Childcare and preschool in Queanbeyan, NSW
Kindy Patch Queanbeyan offers long day care and a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Crestwood, Karabar, Queanbeyan East and Queanbeyan West.
Flexible outdoor environments
Children explore outdoor spaces with sandpits, play equipment, bikes and movable obstacle courses. These areas give children room to move, climb, ride, create challenges and build confidence through active play.
Indoor spaces shaped by children’s interests
Indoor rooms are set up with different learning areas based on children’s interests. Natural resources give children open-ended ways to explore, imagine, build, create and learn through play.
Experienced educator team
Our experienced educators and teachers create a caring environment where children can build relationships and feel confident in daily routines. The team plans learning experiences that support children’s interests, development and growing independence.
Individual Learning Plans for every child
Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals. Educators work with families to review and update the plan, so it continues to reflect each child’s learning and needs.
Government-approved Preschool program
Our Government-approved Preschool program is delivered by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Children build confidence for school through play, routines, friendships, early learning skills and growing independence.
Local community connections
Children regularly welcome local community visitors, including librarians, police and other Queanbeyan community services. These visits help children learn about the people, places and services that support their local community.
Fresh meals by our in-house chef
Our in-house chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Meals and snacks are planned for variety and balance, with allergies and individual dietary requirements catered for.
Family updates and communication
Families receive daily updates through our family app, including routines, play, learning and highlight photos. Educator conversations and regular updates help families stay connected with their child’s day.
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Age-appropriate early learning
0-2 years
Nursery
In our nursery room, educators focus on helping babies feel safe, settled and understood as they begin their early learning journey.
We work closely with families to support each baby’s routines, comfort and developmental needs, creating consistency between home and care.
Babies experience:
- Responsive care from familiar educators
- Sensory play with textures, sounds, music and movement
- Songs, stories, gestures and conversations that support early communication
- Tummy time and movement experiences for physical development
- Calm, predictable routines that help them feel secure
- Age-appropriate play materials for early exploration
2-3 years
Toddler
In our toddler room, children begin to express their ideas, make choices and practise more independence in everyday routines.
Educators use play, conversations and shared experiences to help toddlers build language, social skills and confidence in their abilities.
Toddlers experience:
- Storytelling, songs and conversations that build language
- Art, music, dramatic play and movement
- Self-help routines such as packing away and helping with daily tasks
- Social play that supports sharing, cooperation and empathy
- Outdoor play that builds coordination, strength and confidence
- Play-based problem-solving through hands-on experiences
3-5 years
Preschool
At our Queanbeyan early learning centre, our NSW Government-approved Preschool program is supported by the NSW Start Strong program and delivered through our enhanced preschool curriculum.
Led by 2 qualified Early Childhood Teachers, the program helps children prepare for school by building early literacy and numeracy, emotional regulation, social skills, independence and resilience.
Our Preschool children experience:
- Early literacy and numeracy through play and planned learning
- Project-based learning that builds critical thinking and problem-solving
- Group learning that supports social skills and positive peer interactions
- Creative expression through art, music, storytelling and dramatic play
- Outdoor learning that builds resilience and wellbeing
- A lunchbox program twice a week to practise school routines
- Opportunities to build independence, self-help skills and responsibility
- Connections with local schools and support agencies to help children feel ready for their next step
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$190.85/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$190.35/day
Preschool
4 – 5 years
$189.70/day
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Kindy Patch uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Kindy Patch is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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