At G8 Education, we’re all about creating a fun and inspiring place where all children thrive… from Early Learning right through to Kindergarten and Preschool.
G8 proudly owns and operates 400+ Early Learning, Kindergarten, and Preschool centres throughout Australia, spanning across 21 brands.
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Leaders in Early Education and Care
Kindergarten or Preschool is an important stepping stone in your child’s learning journey – especially when it comes to school readiness.
By following the National Early Learning Framework, we’ve developed an enhanced learning program that goes beyond developing your child’s numeracy, literacy, creativity, and self-regulation skills.
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Discover Our Enhanced Learning Program
Beyond the government-approved national curriculum that includes numeracy and literacy, we’ve also developed our very own enhanced learning program. It’s designed to nurture your child’s confidence and understanding in other key development areas. These aren’t just important for your child’s first day of school, they will be important skills that they use every day.
Our curriculum is adapted to accommodate each individual child’s learning and development - contributing to their enthusiasm, motivation, and ability to learn. We are committed to supporting your child to gain the necessary skills needed for a successful transition into school and beyond.
Informed by Early Childhood Teachers, our Kindergarten and Preschool programs will:
RAMSR (Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation)
Develop your child’s emotional regulation, mental flexibility, attention, memory and more with our RAMSR (Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation) program. This program was developed in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology.
Literacy
Help advance your child’s early language and literacy skills
Numeracy
Help develop your child’s numeracy skills
State Government Kindergarten and Preschool Subsidies
Find your state below to learn about additional Kindergarten and Preschool subsidies available to further reduce your out of pocket costs
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Start Strong Program
The New South Wales Government's "Start Strong" program funds Preschool education, offering financial support to community Preschools, mobile Preschools, and long day care services.
Key Features
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For ages 3-5: Children can access 600 hours of quality Preschool education annually.
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Funded by Government: Includes fee relief funding to make early childhood education more affordable.
How much will Preschool cost me?
The NSW Government provides fee relief, reducing out-of-pocket costs after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied.
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Annual Fee Relief: Up to $2110 for 4-year-olds attending an eligible early childhood education program.
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Additional Support: Up to $500 for 3-year-olds by 31 July in the relevant enrolment year.
Additional Information
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Sessional vs Long Day Care: Sessional Preschools operate during school terms and hours, while long day care centres offer flexible hours year-round with meals included.
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Single Centre Funding: Limited to one centre for funded Preschool hours.
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CCS and ACCS Impact: Fee relief applies after CCS, and ACCS continues without change. Full fees apply outside subsidised hours if CCS is not received.
New South Wales
Start Strong Program
The New South Wales Government's "Start Strong" program funds Preschool education, offering financial support to community Preschools, mobile Preschools, and long day care services.
Key Features
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For ages 3-5: Children can access 600 hours of quality Preschool education annually.
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Funded by Government: Includes fee relief funding to make early childhood education more affordable.
How much will Preschool cost me?
The NSW Government provides fee relief, reducing out-of-pocket costs after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied.
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Annual Fee Relief: Up to $2110 for 4-year-olds attending an eligible early childhood education program.
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Additional Support: Up to $500 for 3-year-olds by 31 July in the relevant enrolment year.
Additional Information
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Sessional vs Long Day Care: Sessional Preschools operate during school terms and hours, while long day care centres offer flexible hours year-round with meals included.
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Single Centre Funding: Limited to one centre for funded Preschool hours.
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CCS and ACCS Impact: Fee relief applies after CCS, and ACCS continues without change. Full fees apply outside subsidised hours if CCS is not received.
Queensland
Free Kindy
The Queensland Government's "Free Kindy" program provides 15 hours per week of government-approved Kindergarten education for 40 weeks per year.
Key Features
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Eligibility: Children must turn 4 by 30 June 2024 and attend 15 hours per week (minimum 2 days) at eligible centres.
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Subsidy: Covers 15 hours per week for 40 weeks, reducing out-of-pocket costs after CCS is applied.
How much will Kindy cost me?
The QLD Government subsidises 15 hours per week for 40 weeks. CCS will apply during the remaining 12 weeks, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Additional Information:
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Flexible Hours: Drop off and pick up anytime during our opening hours. The subsidy applies regardless of attendance.
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Subsidy Period: 15 hours a week over 40 weeks, aligned with state school terms.
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Single Centre Funding: Limited to one centre for 15 hours a week over 40 weeks.
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CCS and ACCS Impact: The subsidy applies after CCS, and ACCS continues without change. Full fees apply outside subsidised hours if CCS is not received.
South Australia
South Australia
The South Australian Government's program provides up to 15 hours per week of government-approved Preschool for 40 weeks per year.
Key Features
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Eligibility: 4-year-old children can attend 15 hours per week at a government-approved Preschool.
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Flexible Access: Subsidy can be shared across multiple services to support working families.
How much will Preschool cost me?
The SA Government provides targeted subsidies for eligible families, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Additional Information
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CCS and ACCS Impact: The subsidy applies after CCS, and ACCS continues without change. Full fees apply outside subsidised hours if CCS is not received.
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Future Expansion: Starting in 2026, 3-year-old Preschool will be rolled out in South Australia.
Victoria
Kinder: Best Start, Best Life
The Victorian Government's "Kinder: Best Start, Best Life" program offers up to 15 hours per week of Kinder at low or no cost.
Key Features
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Eligibility:
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Your child needs to turn 4 years on or before 30th April 2024 and enrolled in a funded Kindergarten program in 2024.
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For 3 year old Kindergarten, to be eligible your child must be 3 on or before 30th April 2024 and enrolled in a funded Kindergarten program in 2024.
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Your child must attend a minimum of 2 days of Kinder per week, across which can be applied over 52 weeks of the year.
How much will Kinder cost me?
The VIC Government subsidises 15 hours per week for 40 weeks, reducing out-of-pocket costs after CCS is applied.
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Funded by Government: A subsidy of $2050 per year, saving families $39 per week.
Additional Information
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7.5 Hours Free on 2 Days: Offered during long day care hours, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
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Flexible Hours: Drop off and pick up anytime during our opening hours. The subsidy applies regardless of attendance.
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Subsidy Period: 15 hours a week over 40 weeks, aligned with state school terms.
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Single Centre Funding: Limited to one centre for 15 hours a week over 40 weeks.
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CCS and ACCS Impact: The subsidy applies after CCS, and ACCS continues without change. Full fees apply outside subsidised hours if CCS is not received.
Extended Hours for Busy Families
Our families love the flexibility that comes with our Kindergarten and Preschool Programs in a Long day care setting. Our programs run year-round with extended hours, providing the flexibility you might need. Choose from various session lengths to best suit your family's needs.
Year-round Program (including school holidays)
Extended Hours
Flexible Session Lengths
Extended Hours for Busy Families
Our families love the flexibility that comes with our Kindergarten and Preschool Programs in a Long day care setting. Our programs run year-round with extended hours, providing the flexibility you might need. Choose from various session lengths to best suit your family's needs.
Year-round Program (including school holidays)
Extended Hours
Flexible Session Lengths
Hear from Our Families
"Great team, lovely environments, and a structured Kindy program. A stable team and plenty of communication with parents. Most importantly, our children are happy and love going to Kindy."
Enrolled Family, Community Kids Enoggera
"The Kindy Teachers genuinely care for all the children. I love being updated throughout the day learning, - which keeps me involved."
Enrolled Family, Community Kids Innisfail
"Fantastic communication, and my daughter actually wants to go to Kindy even on weekends! Proof that I made the right choice."
Enrolled Family, Great Beginnings Kelso
"The seamless onboarding process and continuous updates through the Xplor app have been comforting. My child loves going to Kindy every day, thanks to the positive energy and passion from the team."
Enrolled Family, Point Cook World of Learning
"My child loves the Preschool program and comes home eager to share the day’s experiences. The team is caring and kind, and I feel comfortable leaving my child in their care."
Enrolled Family, First Grammar Seven Hills
"The Preschool program is great, and my daughter has learned a lot. The team are professional and caring, giving me peace of mind that she’s happy and well looked after."
Enrolled Family, Kindy Patch Medowie
"My children love going to Preschool, they're learning something new every day. The teachers allow children to have freedom in a safe environment. The Centre Manager is wonderful and very supportive."
Enrolled Family, Community Kids North Richmond
"My son is now excited to go to Preschool. The experienced and kind team has made a big difference."
Enrolled Family, Manly Vale Early Learning Services
"Our son started in a 4-year-old Kinder program this year, and has settled in brilliantly! The team is consistent, caring, and communicative, keeping us updated with photos and learning. We couldn’t be happier."
Enrolled family, Peppercorn Early Learning Centre
"Our daughter is thriving in her Kinder year at Chelsea World of Learning 2. The team genuinely cares for her, and we are so grateful for the extraordinary care they provide."
Enrolled Family, Chelsea World of Learning 2
"Every day, I notice new things my children have learned at Kinder. My four-year-old is writing letters, and my two-year-old is singing new songs. The learning is continuous and joyful."
Enrolled Family, Great Beginnings Keysborough
"Our son is thriving in the Kinder room, and we love the team. The program is perfect for him, and the centre is amazing."
Enrolled Family, The Learning Sanctuary Gisborne
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