Below are the answers to some common queries about our Kindy.
If your question isn't answered below, or you'd like to discuss something in more detail, please get in touch.
What year should my child attend kindy?
Sessional Kindergartens, like Aspley East Kindy, cater to 3.5-4 year old children. Usually, children are at kindy in the year prior to starting prep, and have turned 4 by 30th June in the year they attend Kindy. Click here to visit the kindy age calculator to determine your child's kindy start year.
Sessional Kindergartens, like Aspley East Kindy, cater to 3.5-4 year old children. Usually, children are at kindy in the year prior to starting prep, and have turned 4 by 30th June in the year they attend Kindy. Click here to visit the kindy age calculator to determine your child's kindy start year.
Can we tour the kindy prior to enrolling?
Yes! We welcome families for tours most weekdays. Please contact us or call us on 07 3263 3292 to arrange a suitable time.
Yes! We welcome families for tours most weekdays. Please contact us or call us on 07 3263 3292 to arrange a suitable time.
How many days can my child come to Kindy?
Currently in 2025, we offer the choice of 2 days per week or 3 days per week. You can learn more about our sessions here!
A kindergarten program is 15 hours per week for 40 weeks a calendar year. Kindergarten follows the school terms, so there are four terms of kindergarten per year. We are closed on Weekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays.
Currently in 2025, we offer the choice of 2 days per week or 3 days per week. You can learn more about our sessions here!
A kindergarten program is 15 hours per week for 40 weeks a calendar year. Kindergarten follows the school terms, so there are four terms of kindergarten per year. We are closed on Weekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays.
How many children in a group?
There is a maximum of 22 children in each kindergarten room, with one University qualified teacher and one early childhood qualified assistant, plus additional educators when required.
There is a maximum of 22 children in each kindergarten room, with one University qualified teacher and one early childhood qualified assistant, plus additional educators when required.
Do you provide meals?
At Aspley East Kindy, children bring their own food each day - it's a great way to help them get used to lunchboxes ahead of school, plus it gives parents a chance to practise packing lunches!
At Aspley East Kindy, children bring their own food each day - it's a great way to help them get used to lunchboxes ahead of school, plus it gives parents a chance to practise packing lunches!
What does my child need to bring to Kindy?
To help your child feel comfortable and ready for the day, you'll pack the following essentials:
To help your child feel comfortable and ready for the day, you'll pack the following essentials:
- A balanced lunchbox with enough food for 2 breaks
- A drink bottle
- A spare set of clean clothes
- A broad-brimmed hat
- Sheets for rest time
What do children learn at Kindy?
The philosophy of the Centre is that children learn through play. Learning and enrichment of play will happen in ways that are meaningful and relevant to your child. You can learn more about our curriculum here.
The philosophy of the Centre is that children learn through play. Learning and enrichment of play will happen in ways that are meaningful and relevant to your child. You can learn more about our curriculum here.
How much does it cost to attend AEK?
All eligible-age children can attend Aspley East Kindy for 15 hours a week (600 hours a year) for FREE! Places are limited so secure your child's place today and enrol now.
Please check your eligibility for FREE Kindy below:
Other Fees:
Enrolment Fee: a one-off, non-refundable enrolment fee of $99 is required when you complete your enrolment to confirm your place. This fee is not subsidised and is issued to cover the administrative costs of your child's enrolment at Aspley East Kindy.
Membership Fee: $11 per family per year.
All eligible-age children can attend Aspley East Kindy for 15 hours a week (600 hours a year) for FREE! Places are limited so secure your child's place today and enrol now.
Please check your eligibility for FREE Kindy below:
- Your child must be of eligible-age (turning 4 by 30 June 2024). Please visit the Kindy Age Calculator to confirm which year your child is eligible.
- Only one centre can claim the funding subsidy for your child for FREE kindy.
- If your child is enrolled in two kindergarten groups at the same centre they are not eligible for FREE kindy for the second group and the non-eligible enrolment kindergarten fee will apply for the second group.
- If your child is enrolled in another kindergarten while they are enrolled at our centre, you need to choose which centre you'd like the funding applied to, to receive FREE kindy at only one of the centres.
- If your child is enrolled in childcare and accessing a government-approved kindergarten program at that childcare centre, you will receive FREE kindy only at our kindergarten and not at the childcare centre.
Other Fees:
Enrolment Fee: a one-off, non-refundable enrolment fee of $99 is required when you complete your enrolment to confirm your place. This fee is not subsidised and is issued to cover the administrative costs of your child's enrolment at Aspley East Kindy.
Membership Fee: $11 per family per year.
How is the kindy funded?
We are a not-for-profit association partially funded by Queensland Kindergarten Funding. The rest of the running costs are made up of fees payable by families and fundraising activities. We have been a Community Kindergarten since 1966 and are very well resourced thanks to the hard work and dedication of families and staff over the years.
We are a not-for-profit association partially funded by Queensland Kindergarten Funding. The rest of the running costs are made up of fees payable by families and fundraising activities. We have been a Community Kindergarten since 1966 and are very well resourced thanks to the hard work and dedication of families and staff over the years.
Who runs the Kindy?
The centre is an Affiliate of C&K Childcare and Kindergarten, however we are run independently by the Management Committee (which is made up of volunteer parents) and the Kindergarten Director.
The centre is an Affiliate of C&K Childcare and Kindergarten, however we are run independently by the Management Committee (which is made up of volunteer parents) and the Kindergarten Director.
How do I enrol?
Complete the Waiting List Form located on this website. Your child’s name must be on the Waiting List to be considered for a place at our Centre. Enrolment offers are made in September of the year before your child is due to attend Kindy.
Complete the Waiting List Form located on this website. Your child’s name must be on the Waiting List to be considered for a place at our Centre. Enrolment offers are made in September of the year before your child is due to attend Kindy.
Is there a catchment boundary?
As an independent community kindy, there is no applicable catchment boundary.
As an independent community kindy, there is no applicable catchment boundary.
Is there a uniform?
No, children are free to wear any suitable clothing, however we do have AEK tshirts, hats and sheets available for purchase if desired.
No, children are free to wear any suitable clothing, however we do have AEK tshirts, hats and sheets available for purchase if desired.
My child has a severe allergy.
Over the years, we have had many children with severe allergies participate safely in all areas of Kindergarten life. We educate all members of our community about the risk of some foods to people with severe allergies and implement practical strategies to avoid exposure to known triggers. You can request a copy of our Workplace Health & Safety Policy and Procedures in relation to Anaphylaxis.
Over the years, we have had many children with severe allergies participate safely in all areas of Kindergarten life. We educate all members of our community about the risk of some foods to people with severe allergies and implement practical strategies to avoid exposure to known triggers. You can request a copy of our Workplace Health & Safety Policy and Procedures in relation to Anaphylaxis.
What does a typical day at Kindy look like?
- Morning welcome and planning meeting
- Indoor/Outdoor activities – could include special visitors or incursions
- Morning Tea
- Group Session/Music
- Lunch
- Rest time
- Quite activities
- Home time
My child is unwell – can they come to Kindy?
If a child is in unwell, they should not come to Kindy. It is in the child’s best interests that they remain in the comfort of their own home being cared for by their parent/guardian or another close family member. Please refer to our Workplace Health & Safety Policy and Procedures: 'Exclusion due to Illness'.
If a child is in unwell, they should not come to Kindy. It is in the child’s best interests that they remain in the comfort of their own home being cared for by their parent/guardian or another close family member. Please refer to our Workplace Health & Safety Policy and Procedures: 'Exclusion due to Illness'.
What is the role of the Management Committee?
The Management Committee oversees the running of the Kindergarten. The members of the committee are parents and teachers. The Parents are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of our Incorporated Association. The Management Committee has legal responsibilities and obligations as set out in the Associations Incorporations Act under which it is registered.
The Management Committee acts in the best interests of the incorporated association and are financially responsible for the financial management of the Association. They act to ensure:
The Management Committee oversees the running of the Kindergarten. The members of the committee are parents and teachers. The Parents are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of our Incorporated Association. The Management Committee has legal responsibilities and obligations as set out in the Associations Incorporations Act under which it is registered.
The Management Committee acts in the best interests of the incorporated association and are financially responsible for the financial management of the Association. They act to ensure:
- the incorporated association complies with the Associations Incorporations Act and its regulations
- the Kindergarten maintains high quality care and education for children
- compliance with state and federal laws
- the Kindergarten meets regulatory, national quality and QKFS funding requirements
- the Kindergarten meets the requirements of your affiliate membership with C&K
- appropriate managing of the service’s finances to ensure its ongoing viability
- collaborative relationships and open communications with staff
