8:30am - 2:45pm
Conveniently located at Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, your child will benefit from our close relationship with the school. We are located within the school prep building and the children enjoy visiting the playground and our neighbours in prep. The children also make weekly visits to the school library and enjoy attending school events such as sports carnivals and assemblies. Each day your child will become more familiar with the school grounds and and learn new skills such as how to use the water bubblers and where to find the toilets. Our educators will watch your child’s confidence grow as they become part of our broader school and parish community and prepare for school.
At Our Lady of the Rosary we have expansive natural outdoor play areas which provide children with a unique learning environment that encourages creativity and exploration. We believe each child is unique and learns differently, so our educators will spend time getting to know your child and family so we can create engaging learning experiences that capture their interest and help them build new skills.
We offer a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program taught by a university qualified early childhood teacher. As a sessional kindergarten children complete a five-day fortnight, during school hours and school terms. While our kindergarten program runs from 8:30am – 2:45pm, extended hours of care are available for families until 6:00pm.
We welcome children to join our kindergarten programs following their third birthday. If you are concerned whether your child is ready for kindergarten our educators would be happy to discuss this with you and together you can develop a plan to support your child’s tranisiton.
Hear from Sally a kindergarten parent about how she has watched her son grow during his time at the service.
The children have opportunity to express themselves in all kinds of ways. Chalk play is a favourite, providing the opportunity for extra learning that comes with temporary creations.
The children plant, grow and harvest vegetables in our garden.
In the sand and construction areas, children create with loose objects and experiment with different natural materials including sand, sticks, leaves and water.
Kelly
Music is a regular part of our week. Your child will be encouraged to connect with music in the way that suits them best. Whether through listening, movement or playing an instrument, by themselves or in time with others. Music helps children connect with words and emotions, and helps build numeracy skills.
Children enjoy exploring the many pockets of our expansive natural garden. They delight in lifting rocks, climbing over obstacles, and using their imagination for dramatic play in the natural spaces.
During our group sessions, your child will be encouraged to express their ideas, using a wide range of materials including paint, pencils and collage and construction techniques. By asking questions and providing children with the opportunity to talk about their creations we help them continue to express themselves in ways that build confidence.
Current Fee Schedule
Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees.
