Learning through play
Our education program is informed by the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide and the Early Years Learning Framework and provides children the opportunity to learn through play. We believe that learning is a collaborative process between teachers, parents and children.
At Shailer Road Kindy our Teachers and Educators are passionate about ensuring every child’s developmental needs are supported in an environment which promotes their independence, self-confidence and overall sense of well-being.
Kindy Class Information
- Each class has a maximum of 22 children
- Our educators don’t follow a roster, they remain with the same class for the year
- Teaching teams consist of a university qualified Early Childhood Teacher and a Diploma qualified Assistant Educator
- A third assistant educator also works with children throughout the day to support inclusion for all children.
- Our classes attend Kindy for either a 5-day fortnight or 2 days per week
- Two days per week from 8.15am -3.45pm.
- Five-day fortnight from 8.45am – 2.45pm.
- ALL groups attend 600 hours of kindergarten per year.
- Classes follow the same pattern of attendance for the entire year, you cannot choose different days each week
- Kindy follows the Queensland Public School term dates and is closed on school holidays
Daily Routines
The kindy day may begin with group time when everyone joins in to plan their day. Classes will then either go to outdoor or inside play. Each day follows flexible learning but will generally include a story time, music and movement and a rest time in the afternoons (note, children are not required to sleep, we will help children learn how to relax). Food is provided by you; we encourage a healthy morning tea and lunch packed into one lunchbox.