Full list, prices of Mackay, Moranbah and Clermont kindy and childcare centres
Childcare isn’t cheap but the blow to household budgets is about to ease with more free placements coming in to effect next year. See the full list of kindy prices across Mackay, Moranbah and Clermont.
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More than 1300 Mackay children will benefit from free or cheaper kindy in 2023 under a $1 billion investment.
The state government’s kindergarten program funding overhaul will mean 1329 children get reduced price kindy, with 332 of those getting it free.
Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert said the government’s $1bn investment targeted low and middle income families, making kindy free for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
“It’s great to announce this investment, ensuring kindy is more affordable and accessible for every child, no matter their family’s circumstances,” she said.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government was increasing its annual investment in kindy from $130m to $211m per year, or more than a billion dollars into services over the next five years.
She said participation in kindergarten had gone from 29 per cent in 2008 to 96 per cent.
“Kindy counts,” she said.
“I want kindy in Queensland to not only be world class, but accessible and affordable too.
“The cost of kindy is a huge barrier for many children and a great burden for thousands of working families across the state.
The program will include free kindy access for 14,000 children a year and reduced fees for 26,000 children.
Here are the fees for many kindergartens and day care centres in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac region.
Adeona Mackay in Andergrove
A kindergarten catering for 2-5 year olds.
This kindergarten is on the Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10 hour fee per day for three days a week.
The fee per day for children 2-3.5 years old is $116 per day under the Red Tribe stream.
In the Yellow Tribe, for children aged 3.5-5 years, is $112 per day.
The Yellow Non-Kindergarten funded fees for children aged 3.5-5 years is $116 per day.
Adeona has a Japanese teacher to engage the children in bilingual experiences as one of its special inclusions.
Pioneer Community Kindergarten
The community funded and not-for-profit organisation on High St is run by parents on volunteer management committees.
Government funding through Lady Gowrie covers about 80 per cent of teacher’s wages with remaining expenses such as wages, land rates, building maintenance and equipment is funding through the centre’s funds.
The five day fortnight program for the Quolls and Turtles class is $38 per day.
The five day fortnight program for the Wombats and Bilbies class is $47.50 per day.
Both classes have levy fees for every term including a one-off $30 printing fee and $10 hand towel fee for term one, as well as a $25 excursions fee and $30 building and improvement levy.
Each family pays an improvement levy which is also supplemented by additional fundraising throughout the year.
Participating in additional fundraising is not compulsory however the benefits of additional funds increase the opportunities available to your child.
Goodstart in Mackay
The Macalister St kindergarten caters for children 0-6 years.
For children 0-24 months, the fee is $128 per day.
For children 2-3, the fee is $120.50 per day.
Fees for children aged 3-6 the fee is $120.50 per day.
Goodstart Mackay is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10-hour fee per day for three days a week.
Goodstart in Mackay
The Shakespeare St centre caters for children 15 months to six years.
For children 15-24 months, the fee is $111 per day, while fees for children 2-3 years is $110 a day.
Fees for children 3-6 years is $109 a day.
Goodstart Mackay is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10-hour fee per day for three days a week.
Goodstart Andergrove
The Emperor Dr centre caters for newborns to six years.
For children 0-24 months, the fee per day is $119.50.
For children 2-3, the fee is $116.50 per day.
Fees for children 3-6 years the fee is $113 per day.
Goodstart Andergrove is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10-hour fee per day for three days a week.
Goodstart Rural View
The Carl St centre has four age groups for children as young as 15 weeks to four years.
The kindergarten room cares for children 36-72 months and the fee is $122.50 for a 10 hour day.
The nursery room cares for children 15 weeks-2 years and the fee is $133 for a 10 hour day.
The pre kindergarten room cares for children 36-4 years and the fee is $124.50 for a 10 hour day.
The toddler room cares for children 15 months – 2 years old and the fee is $133 for a 10 hour day.
Goodstart Rural View is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10-hour fee per day for three days a week.
The fees for each age group room cover all of the children meals.
Goodstart Eimeo
The Eimeo Rd centre has four kindergarten groups for children younger than 0-6 years.
For children 0-15 months the fee is $122.50 per day.
For a child 15-24 months the fee is $120.50 per day.
For a child 2-3 years the fee is $120.50 per day.
For a child 3-6 years the fee is $116.50.
Goodstart Eimeo is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10-hour fee per day for three days a week.
Goodstart Mackay
The Bridge Rd centre in West Mackay is a kindergarten that caters for children younger than 1-6 years.
For a child younger than one year to 24 months old, the fee is $111 per day.
For a 15-24 month years the fee is $120.5 per day.
For a 2-3 years the fee is $117.50 per day.
For a child 3-6 years old the fee is $113 per day.
Goodstart Mackay is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10-hour fee per day for three days a week.
Goodstart North Mackay
The Hamilton St kindergarten caters for children younger than 0-6 years.
The price per day for children ranges from $111.50 to $119.50.
For a child 0-24 months the fee is $119.50.
For a child 2-3 years the is $117.50.
For a child 3-6 years the fee is $111.50.
Goodstart Mackay is a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10 hour fee per day for three days a week.
Bucasia Kindergarten
The Fisher St centre is a community kindergarten affiliated with Lady Gowrie and is for children 3-5 years.
The total daily rate is $40.50 per day for Monday and Tuesday and $32.40 per day for Wednesday through to Friday.
This service is an approved kindergarten program under the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme and a child must be enrolled for 30 hours a fortnight to qualify for this program.
My Schoolchild Care and Kindergarten
The Finch St centre in Slade Point is a private child care and kindergarten
The fee is $107 per day for children six weeks old to six years.
Children who are of kindergarten aged can qualify for the Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program which means the fees are based on the centre’s 10 hour fee per day for three days a week.
Kizplay and Learning Centre
The Field St centre in West Mackay caters for children 0-3 years.
The price per day for a child 0-12 months old is $98.
For a child 13-24 months the fee per day is $98
For a child 2-3 years the fee per day is $97.
Kizplay learning centre aims to provide high quality care and developmental services to the Mackay region.
They use a holistic approach; fun, innovative and educational programs will be created alongside the National Quality Standard, National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning.
Green Leaves Early Learning Mount Pleasant on Discovery
This privately owned business taking care of children six weeks to six years.
This eco-conscious, architecturally designed centre is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm.
The fee per day for all children is $131.
Hot Tots Educational Centre
The centre on Paget St in West Mackay is a family owned childcare centre that strives to provide the highest quality early childhood education and care for children 15 months to 6 years.
The cost per day for all children is $90, for all ages.
St Francis Xavier College
The Holland St centre in West Mackay have approved kindergarten programs are completely self-funded and rely on parent fees, fundraising and a contribution from the Queensland Government.
For a child attending Monday, Tuesday alternate Wednesday and Thursday, Friday and alternative Wednesday the fee is $900 per term for each child.
The daily fee for kindergarten age children attending Monday through to Friday is $36 per day.
The daily fee for children attending additional days or children who are not eligible kindergarten age is $44.
St Brendan's Kindergarten
The Mackay Bucasia Rd centre’s fees are based on the Queensland Government’s Kindergarten Funding Scheme Requirements.
For a child who is kindergarten age, the fee is $36 per day for Monday through to Friday.
For children who have additional days at kindy or who are not kindergarten eligible age, the price per day is $44.
Clermont Kindergarten Day Care Centre
The Beatty St centre cares for children younger than 12 months to preschool age.
The price per day is $76 for all children aged younger than 12 months to preschool age.
This kindy operators believe the years between 0 and 5 are extremely important and strive to support, nurture and stimulate the intellectual, physical, creative, social and emotional development of your child through developmentally appropriate activities.
C & K Whitsunday Kindergarten in Cannonvale
The Schnapper St centre offers free kindy for 2022 for children 4 years by June 30, 2022.
Children who are older than 4 years and are enrolled for 30 hours per fortnight at C & K are eligible for 15 hours per week at no cost.
C & K Mackay Community Kindergarten
The centre secures Education Department funding to offer free kindy for 2022 at a number of C & K branch and affiliate centres throughout regional and remote Queensland.
Children who are older than 4 years and are enrolled for 30 hours per fortnight at C & K are eligible for 15 hours per week at no cost.
C & K Mackay Children and Family Centre in Andergrove
This kindergarten cares for children 6 weeks-5 years.
The price per day for the children in the kindy room group aged four to five is $97.
The price per day for children aged 0 to three is …
C & K East Mackay Community Kindergarten
The price per day for is $44.30 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $10 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable when the children's place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K Mackay North Community Kindergarten
The price per day is $57.80 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $15.12 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable when the children’s place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K South Mackay Community Kindergarten
The price per day is up to $50 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $7.95 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable fee when the children‘s place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K Beaconsfield Community Kindergarten
The price per day is up to $47.80 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $13.66 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable when the children‘s place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K Eimeo Road Community Kindergarten
The price per day is up to $47.10 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $12.96 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable when the children‘s place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K Slade Point Community Kindergarten
The price per day is up to $38.50 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $4.36 per day.
There is no enrolment fee for this kindergarten.
C & C Moranbah Community Kindergarten and Preschool
The price per day is up to $41.60 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $7.46 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable when the children‘s place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K Clermont Community Kindergarten
The price per day is up to $43.40 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
The fee for children who are eligible for concession is up to $9.26 per day.
There is also an enrolment fee of $100, which is a one-off and non-refundable when the children‘s place in the centre is confirmed.
C & K Dysart Kindergarten
Dysart Community Kindergarten is part of the Queensland Government’s Approved Program
The price per day is up to $35 for children 3 years and children turning 4 on June 30 of the year attending.
Mackay C & K kindergartens
The centres on the state’s Education Department offer free kindy for 2022.
It will allow families of eligible-aged children to attend kindergarten for 15 hours per week at no cost.
All C & K kindergartens have a concession rate for children who are turning four in June 30 of the attending year and the parent or guardian:
Have a valid health care card, or
Have a valid pensioner concession card, or
Have a veteran’s affairs gold/white card, or
Identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander, or
Have had a multiple birth (three children or more) and all children attend kindy.
C & K centres who have the program:
Mackay Community in East Mackay
Proserpine Community
Dysart Community
Whitsunday Kindergarten in Cannonvale
C & K Centres that do not have the program:
Mackay Children and Family Centre in Andergrove
East Mackay Community
Mackay North Community Kindergarten
South Mackay
Beaconsfield Community
Eimeo Road Community
Slade Point Community
Moranbah Community
Clermont Community
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