Office for Early Childhood Education and Care

Kindy at low or no cost for Health Care Card holders

The Queensland Government recently announced an annual $23 million investment in increased subsidies to give more children a flying start to learning and life. Major changes to three subsidies under the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme will apply from 1 January this year. Read more >

National Quality Framework has commenced

Find out more about the new national quality reforms in early childhood education and care.

Read more about National Regulations

Speak a language other than English?

Want more information about kindergarten programs?

Read how to find an interpreter to help you free of charge.

Podcast: Quality Improvement Planning for educators

Watch this podcast to learn how to conduct a self-assessment and develop a Quality Improvement Plan at your early childhood education and care service.

Click here to view the podcast >

Apply now to deliver a kindergarten program

Long day care services can now apply at any time for funding to deliver a kindergarten program.

Read more to find out how >

Support services for Queensland families

The Queensland Government provides and funds a range of services that support Queensland children and their families during their early years.

Read more about support services >