Edge Early Learning Coomera

A: To enrol your child in childcare or kindergarten at Edge Early Learning Coomera, start by booking a centre tour. This gives you the opportunity to meet our educators, explore our nurturing environment, and understand how we can provide an experience that is best suited to your child. After your tour, you’ll receive an enrolment form to secure a spot or join the waitlist.

A: Edge Early Learning Coomera takes enrolments for start dates in the coming weeks, right out to 12 months into the future, depending on our availability at the time of your enquiry. Whether your child is starting soon or at a later date, we’re here to help. Our Family Engagement Team can let you know what places are available in each classroom. If there isn’t a spot available when you need it, we can add your child to our waitlist.

Give us a call on 07 3517 0629, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. We’re happy to chat and answer your questions.

A: The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a federal government subsidy designed to help Australian families with the cost of approved childcare. The amount you receive depends on your family’s income, the type of care, and your recognised activity hours. Learn about CCS.

A: To apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you’ll need to create a MyGov account, link your Centrelink account, and submit your application with supporting documents such as payslips and your child’s birth certificate. Applying for CCS is easy and it’s a good idea to apply early so you’re ready for your child’s first day at Edge Coomera. Follow this step-by-step guide to apply for the CCS:

• Create a MyGov account (if you don’t have one) and get a Customer Reference Number (CRN)
• Set up your Centrelink online account through MyGov
• Prove who you are by showing documents, either online or in person at Centrelink, to be able to claim payments
• Get your documents ready, like payslips, your child’s birth certificate, and any medical records
• Submit your documents through your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink app. You can also mail, fax, or go to a Centrelink service centre
• Submit your CCS application via MyGov after uploading the required documents

Once this is lodged, Edge Early Learning will input your enrolment details and lodge your application for you to get it fully processed. The Government will then notify you to confirm your subsidy eligibility and entitlement (how much they will subsidise off your childcare cost). For more information on the application process, including how to do the childcare subsidy assessment, visit Services Australia website.

A: You can use our easy Childcare Subsidy Calculator to get an estimate of your out-of-pocket fees for our centre. Simply input your details, and the calculator will provide an indication of your potential subsidy and fees.

A: Yes! Our Coomera daycare offers a government‑approved Kindergarten program is delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and experienced educators to give children a confident start to school.

Eligible families can access Free Kindy funding (15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)* at our centre to reduce out‑of‑pocket costs. Our centre team or Family Engagement Team, can help explain how Free Kindy funding from the QLD government can be applied on top of your existing Childcare Subsidy, to further reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Find out more about Free Kindy.

At Edge Early Learning, our Kindergarten program runs year-round with extended hours to meet your family’s needs. Each child’s learning goals are personalised and tracked across the 11 Key Learning Areas to build school‑ready skills such as early literacy, numeracy, independence, self-help skills, emotional regulation, and social skills.

* Free Kindy subsidy totals 600 hours of subsidised Kindergarten per year.

A: Edge Coomera stands apart from stand-alone or community Kindergarten in three ways: our exclusive Teach A Rainbow education program, year-round extended hours, and the flexibility to combine Free Kindy with full daycare in a single setting.

Our Teach A Rainbow education program is unique to Edge Early Learning and is taught by a degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher across 11 Key Learning Areas, building school-ready skills including early literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, and social skills.

Unlike community Kindergarten, our Childcare and Kindergarten are open all year (except public holidays), with long daycare session hours (how long we can care for your child each day) for families who need longer care each day. This means you don’t need to find alternative care for your child during the school holidays or outside of the 8:30am–4pm Kindy program each day.

Only want to attend our centre for Free Kindy across two days each week? That’s fine too! We offer a flexible 7.5 hour session for families who only want their child to participate in Free Kindy for the 7.5 hour days, two days each week.

Our program meets both the Early Years Learning Framework (national curriculum) and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, so the standard of education is identical to any community Kindergarten.

A: At Edge Early Learning Coomera, we aim to make life as easy as possible for you, so we supply most of the necessities including sustainable nappies, wipes, sunscreen, bedding, and nutritious meals (breakfast through to a late snack) to ensure your child is well-cared for throughout the day. However, there are a few items that you will need to bring to ensure your child has everything they need:

• Hat and drink bottle (supplied on enrolment)
• Spare clothes (3 sets)
• Any comfort items (dummies)
• Nappy cream (requires pharmacy label)
• Formula (pre-measured in dispenser) & baby bottles (pre-filled with water) / Breastmilk (clearly labelled)

A: We’re conveniently located on the corner of Vanes Street and Kerkin Road South, just across from a bus stop and down the road from St Joseph’s College Coomera. Plus, we offer on-site parking for added ease and accessibility.

A: Yes! Your child will enjoy nutritious meals designed to be age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced to support healthy growth and development. Featuring a variety of whole foods and culturally inspired dishes, we ensure we meet all dietary needs and allergy requirements to ensure every child receives nourishing meals each day.

A: At our Coomera day care and Kindergarten we offer a range of extra-curricular activities including yoga, sports and dance to suit your child’s interest. These programs are optional and available for a small additional fee, giving families the flexibility to choose what suits them best.

• Tuesdays – Yoga (included in fees)
• Wednesdays – Happy Feet Fitness dance and movement program
• Thursdays – First Five Rugby

Additionally, a professional hairdresser visits our centre every 6 weeks to provide children’s haircuts (available at an extra cost).

A: Yes. Enrolled families receive a 30% discount off the daily fee for up to 4 weeks per year through the Edge Early Learning holiday discount program.

Terms and Conditions apply. To access the discount, families need to provide a minimum two weeks’ notice in advance of the holiday. One week of holiday discount equates to the number of days in your child’s permanent weekly booking. Once your holiday discount is approved by your Centre Director, the Edge Centre Support Team will apply a 30% discount to the daily fee during the holiday period. Up to four weeks total holiday discount per enrolment per year.

A: At Edge Early Learning Coomera, we communicate with families through the Storypark parent app and encourage families to connect with our Centre Leadership Team and educators for face-to-face conversations about your child’s development, whenever it suits your schedule.

We believe that open and collaborative communication is essential to every child’s learning journey. As an Edge family, you can also expect to receive regular updates from our centre, including:

Weekly

• Highlights of your child’s learning experiences across the week
• Our Teach A Rainbow program summaries and planned experiences in your child’s room
• Classroom updates, including projects, displays, and environment changes

Monthly / Bi-Monthly

• Individual learning snapshots: goals, progress and meaningful moments
• Centre newsletter with classroom highlights, team introductions and centre events

Twice Yearly / Annually

• Summative Assessment offering a detailed overview of your child’s progress over the prior 6 months, linked to the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0
• A detailed transition report is shared with your child’s primary school, highlighting their strengths and readiness to support a smooth move into formal schooling. For children attending Kindergarten only
• A planned room transition program, including family discussions and a transition letter, to keep you informed, reassured, and supported throughout the transition

We’re here to partner with you every step of the way, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for your child’s growth.

A: At our Coomera childcare centre, children’s safety and wellbeing is supported through strong daily practices, evidence-based programs, ongoing training, and strict adherence to national child safety standards and Edge child safeguarding policy and procedure.

• Our experienced and qualified team prioritises safeguarding children through comprehensive policy and procedure, daily practices, education programs, and adherence to national child safety principles—so you can feel confident your child is in safe hands.
• Our Kindergarten children enjoy year-round access to Life Ed’s Harold’s Little Learners Program, helping them build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits in fun, age-appropriate ways including body safety, personal boundaries, and understanding big emotions.
• Our supervisory and senior staff complete regular Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting training, ensuring strong oversight and consistent safeguarding practices across the centre.
• We proudly partner with trusted child safety organisations including Life Ed and Bravehearts to strengthening your child’s understanding of personal safety through expert-led education.
• Our S.A.F.E. framework (Spot, Act, Fix, Explain) means educators are expected to speak up and take action if something doesn’t feel right. With S.A.F.E in place, we have created a culture of accountability and required reporting.
• Active Supervision is part of our every day, with educators trained to Plan, Position, Look and Listen—helping ensure your child is seen, supported, and supervised at all times.