Room 05 · 4 – 5 years
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten program lays the foundation for a smooth transition to school. Children are guided by qualified early childhood teachers in a warm, engaging environment that supports confidence, curiosity, and readiness for the next big step.
Learning in Kindergarten
What we nurture in the Kindergarten room.
- 01
Little Thinkers, Big Ideas
Kindergarten children at Cherubs are encouraged to explore the world through imaginative play, problem-solving, early literacy, and inquiry. We nurture their natural curiosity and support them as they make sense of complex ideas and experiences.
- 02
Strong Hearts & Empathy
Through thoughtful guidance, children grow in emotional awareness, empathy, and independence. They learn to manage big feelings, build meaningful friendships, and develop a confident sense of self.
- 03
Confident Communicators
Kindy children are supported to express their ideas, needs, and emotions using rich and descriptive language. Through stories, group discussions, and creative expression, they become capable, articulate communicators.
- 04
Independence & Responsibility
We empower children to take increasing responsibility for their well-being, belongings, and learning. They’re encouraged to make decisions, solve problems, and take initiative—laying the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience.
Approved Free Kindy program
Free Kindy, right here at Cherubs.
We’re a Queensland Government-approved Free Kindy program. Eligible children enjoy 15 hours of kindy a week, for 40 weeks of the year, free—giving them the chance to explore, play and learn before they start school.
- For 4-year-oldsIn the year before school, for children who turn 4 by 30 June.
- A qualified teacherLed by a qualified early childhood teacher.
- 15 hours, 40 weeks, free15 hours a week for 40 weeks of the year, at no cost to eligible families.
- Government-approvedOur program carries the Free Kindy tick of approval.
At Cherubs, Free Kindy runs across three days a week in our long day care setting. Care outside the 15 Free Kindy hours is paid for separately, and your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) may cover part of it. Eligibility conditions apply.
Not sure which year your child starts? Use the kindy age calculator.
- 01
Age requirement
To start Kindergarten in 2027, your child must be 4 years old by 30 June 2027.
- 02
Start date
Our program begins in January 2027, following Queensland school terms.
- 03
Attendance
Our Free Kindy school readiness program runs across three days a week, totalling 15 hours, for 40 weeks per year. Additional days can be booked as needed.
- 04
Enrol early or start mid-year
To secure your place in our full-year program, we recommend enrolling by January 2027. Spots fill quickly! Children can join us during the year, but we strongly encourage a full Kindergarten year before starting Prep.
- 05
Kindergarten fees & Free Kindy
We’re a Queensland Government-approved Free Kindy program, so the 15 kindy hours each week are free for eligible children. Care outside those hours is paid for separately, and your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Conditions apply.
Your child’s educators
The Kindergarten team.
Visit Cherubs Academy
Come and see it for yourself.
Booking a visit is quick, simple, and completely obligation-free. Meet our educators, explore the rooms, and ask us anything.
