Free Sessional Kindy Available For Eligible Families

Peta Yalg • April 28, 2026

Free Kindy Sessions on the Gold Coast

Eligible families can access funded kindy sessions with no out-of-pocket fees* at selected Sanctuary Early Learning Advenure centres.

Warm, nurturing environments. Qualified teachers. A confident start to school.

available at three gold coast centres

Ashmore

  • Days: Mon, Tues and Fri
  • Sessions: 9:00am – 2:00pm (3 days)

Southport (HKP)

  • Days: Mon to Fri
  • Sessions: 9:00am – 2:00pm (3 days)

Maudsland

  • Days: Mon and Fri
  • Sessions: 8:00am – 3:30pm (2 days)

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE KINDY AT SANCTUARY EARLY LEARNING ADVENTURE

✔ No out-of-pocket fees for eligible hours

✔ Qualified Early Childhood Teachers
✔ Gentle school readiness program
✔ Calm, welcoming spaces

✔ Excursions into the local community

✔ All inclusive fees including freshly cooked meals
✔ Trusted educators who know your child

More than free kindy: a SAFE SPACE to belong

Your child deserves more than just a spot.

At Sanctuary, children are supported to feel safe, build confidence, make friendships and develop a love of learning before school begins.

terms and conditions

  • This offer is available to new families enquiring and enrolling at participating Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Gold Coast centres (Ashmore, Southport (HKP) and Maudsland), for children eligible for the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy funding (generally in the year before Prep).
  • Free Kindy applies to sessional kindergarten hours only and is available during school terms only.
  • Offer ends 7 December 2026 and is not applicable to 2027 Kindy.
  • Program hours and enrolment requirements vary by location:
  • Sanctuary Ashmore offers sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:00am–2:00pm (three days required);
  • Sanctuary Health and Knowledge Precinct (Southport) offers sessions Monday to Friday from 9:00am–2:00pm (minimum three days required); and
  • Sanctuary Maudsland offers sessions on Monday and Friday from 8:00am–3:30pm (both days required).
  • All sessions must be attended as part of the enrolment agreement.
  • These sessions are subject to availability, with limited spots available per term.
  • Families will have no out-of-pocket fees for the funded kindy session hours; however, any additional hours or care outside of these sessional hours will be charged at the standard Long Day Care rate.
  • Enrolment must be confirmed and attendance requirements met to maintain eligibility.
  • This offer is not transferable and is subject to government funding guidelines and any changes to the program.


find out more about this limited time offer

Fill out the form below and our friendly team will be in touch to assist with any questions you may have. Alternatively you can call 1300 00 PLAY.

Have a question? We would love to hear from you.

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