Edge Early Learning Kelvin Grove

A: The first step is to tour your preferred Edge Early Learning and Kindergarten centre by booking a tour. This gives you an 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: We accept enrolments for future start dates at Edge Kelvin Grove, so whether you’re trying to enrol your child to start next month, or further down the track, we can assist you. Our Family Engagement Team can provide you with our current availability in each classroom, and help you join our waitlist if we don’t have a position for your child when you need it. Call us on 07 3517 0629 between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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: 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: Our 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: At Edge Early Learning Kelvin Grove, we aim to make life as easy as possible for you, so we supply most of the necessities including sustainable nappies, wipes, sunscreen, 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)
• Bedding sheets for sleep time
• 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 L’Estrange Terrace, opposite Kelvin Grove State College and a short walk to QUT Kelvin Grove campus. We’re also only a 10 minute drive to the Brisbane CBD. Plus, we offer on-site parking for added ease and accessibility.

Our location allows our Kindergarten children to visit the school’s library, playground, meet the Prep teachers and senior students to discuss school life, and so much more.

A: Yes! Your child will enjoy fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site chef, using recipes developed in collaboration with accredited dietitians at The Biting Truth. Designed with growing bodies in mind, our seasonal 4-week rotating menus are designed to be age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced, aligning with the Australian Dietary Guidelines to support healthy growth and development. Featuring a variety of whole foods and culturally inspired dishes, meals can be tailored to suit individual tastes, dietary needs, and allergy requirements—ensuring every child receives nourishing meals each day.

A: At our Kelvin Grove daycare and Kindergarten, all extra-curricular activities are included in your daily fees — no extra charges!

• Fortnightly Little Heroes Sports program on Thursdays
• Cooking lessons with our Chef in an industrial kitchen
• Bush Kindy with small groups of children in our on-site bush garden
• Excursions to Kelvin Grove State College Junior Campus for reading in the library, exploring the playgrounds, and meeting the Prep teachers.

Additionally, we offer allied health professional visits including dental, which are bulk billed for eligible families.

A: We know that children thrive when families and educators work together. That’s why our Kelvin Grove childcare has an open-door policy, welcoming you to connect and collaborate with our educators and centre leadership team about your child’s growth, interests, and goals. At Edge, your child’s development is a shared journey, and we invite you to be involved through regular updates including:

• Weekly: Highlights of your child’s learning and classroom activities throughout the week.
• Monthly / Bi-monthly: Snapshot of your child’s goals, progress, and meaningful moments. Plus, a monthly centre newsletter with team updates and upcoming events.
• Twice yearly / Annual: A comprehensive summative assessment of your child’s progress over the prior six months, or a school transition report for kindergarten children preparing for school. We also involve families when it’s time for your child to transition to the next room, to support a smooth and confident transition.
• Upon Request: Face-to-face conversations about your child’s development.

We are proud to work alongside families, creating a supportive and connected learning experience that helps every child thrive. For more information, see the regular updates you can expect.

A: As an Edge Family, your child will be cared for in a welcoming, secure environment where their safety and wellbeing are always our highest priority.

• 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.