Free Sessional Kindy Available For Eligible Families

At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, our Kindergarten program on the Gold Coast is designed to gently prepare children for school through meaningful routines, strong relationships, and a focus on wellbeing and independence.

With the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy funding, eligible families can access 15 hours of free kindy sessions on the Gold Coast, with no out of pocket fees* removing cost as a barrier to high-quality early education. Our new sessional kindy offer breaks down the 15 funded hours over multiple days, meaning that your child can attend the times/days specified below, completely funded by the Free Kindy scheme. No top ups, no gap fees.

Our program offers a calm, enriching space where your child can build confidence, develop social skills, and feel truly ready for school.

As a leading provider of early learning and kindergarten on the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure creates environments where children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow, in our locations at Sanctuary Ashmore, Sanctuary Maudsland and Sanctuary Health and Knowledge Precinct in Southport.

ASHMORE

Program Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm

Enrolment Requirement: Must attend 3 days (five hours per day)

Total 15 hours per week

SOUTHPORT (HKP)

Program Hours: Monday and Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm

Enrolment Requirement: Must attend 3 days (five hours per day)

Total 15 hours per week

MAUDSLAND

Program Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm

Enrolment Requirement: Both days (7.5 hours per day)

Total 15 hours per week

Through the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy initiative, eligible families can access 15 hours of our kindergarten program on the Gold Coast at no cost, for the days and sessions times as specified above. Our program blends play-based learning with intentional teaching, helping children develop the skills they need for school — socially, emotionally and academically.

If you’re looking for a kindy near you on the Gold Coast that focuses on connection, confidence and a gentle transition to school, Sanctuary offers a truly supportive experience.

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.
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.