You can apply for Queensland Kindergarten Funding if you run a:

• sessional kindergarten service
• kindergarten service operated by a non-state school
• limited hours care service
• long day care service.

There are different application processes for:

• kindergarten services (including limited hours care services)
• long day care services.

Kindergarten services (including limited hours care services)

To access Queensland Kindergarten Funding, your service must:

• be an approved kindergarten program provider
• not be eligible for Child Care Subsidy payments on behalf of eligible families for the duration of the kindergarten program
• hold a current service approval under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) Act 2011 or Education and Care Services Act 2013 (Qld)
• hold appropriate public liability insurance of at least $10 million
• offer an approved kindergarten program delivered by an eligible early childhood teacher with approved qualifications
• have a kindergarten program fee that is below the Department of Education's funding threshold to opt into free kindy
• be a member of a central governing body.

Apply for funding

Find out more information including how to register and apply via the EdGrants Online system.

Long day care services

To access Queensland Kindergarten Funding, long day care services must:

• be an approved kindergarten program provider
• be approved to receive Child Care Subsidy payments on behalf of eligible families
• hold a current service approval under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2011 (Qld)
• hold appropriate public liability insurance of at least $10 million
• offer an approved kindergarten program delivered by an eligible early childhood teacher with approved qualifications
• have a kindergarten program fee that is not more than the daily fee charged for 3 to 5 year old children not accessing an approved kindergarten program
• have a kindergarten program fee that is below the Department of Education's funding threshold to opt into free kindy
• enter into an agreement with the Department of Education.

Apply for funding

Find out more information including how to register and apply via the EdGrants Online system.

Also consider...

• Support your operational planning and implementation with Funding Essentials for long day care service providers or Funding Essentials for sessional kindergartens.
• Find contact details that can help you access information about child care in Queensland, including helpful websites, email addresses and hotlines.
• Learn more about approved kindergarten programs in Queensland.
• Read about the legal requirements for child care providers in Queensland.
• Find out more about scholarships and grants for the early childhood education and care industry.

Services that have opted into free kindy qualify for a base subsidy. Additional subsidies may be available depending on your circumstances.

Base subsidy

Eligible services receive a base subsidy for every child enrolled in an approved 600-hour kindergarten program. Services must ensure the kindergarten program fee for eligible children is not more than the daily fee charged for children not accessing an approved kindergarten program.

Kindergarten services – read about the different subsidies and see the table of amounts that can be claimed (PDF, 48KB).

Long day care services – read about the different subsidies and see the table of amounts that can be claimed (PDF, 52KB).

Per capita subsidy

The per capita subsidy is provided to services approved to deliver a kindergarten program who have not opted in to free kindy.

Also consider...

• Find contact details that can help you access information about child care in Queensland, including helpful websites, email addresses and hotlines.
• Learn more about approved kindergarten programs in Queensland.
• Find out about free kindy funding.
• Read about the legal requirements for child care providers.
• Find out more about scholarships and grants for the child care and education industry.