Edge Early Learning Marsden

A: Our Marsden childcare centre has been recognised across multiple awards programs for sustainability and early learning excellence, most recently winning the Rebel FM Best Early Learning Centre award in both 2025 and 2024, and the City of Logan Eco Business Award in 2024. These achievements reflect the dedication of our educators, the strength of our learning environment, and our ongoing focus on providing the best possible outcomes for children and families.

2026

• Nominee for City of Logan People’s Excellence Awards, Eco Community Organisation Award
• Nominee for Queensland Water and Landcarers Award

2025

• Winner of Rebel FM Best Of Logan for Best Early Learning Centre
• Finalist in Logan City Local Business Awards

2024

• Winner of City of Logan Eco Business Award – Logan Eco Forum Community Celebration Awards
• Winner of Logan Business Distinction Awards for Best Environmental and Sustainability Practices
• Winner of Rebel FM Best Of Logan for Best Early Learning Centre
• Finalist in Queensland Water and Landcarers Awards
• Recipient of Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant ($500 to build a native bush tucker garden)

2023

• Nominee for Logan Business Distinction Award in the Education, Employment & Training Category
• Recipient of Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant ($1000 to set up a native stingless beehive)

2022

• Winner of City of Logan Eco Business Award at the Logan Eco Forum Community Celebration Awards
• Nominee for Logan Business Distinction Award in the Education, Employment & Training Category
• Recipient of Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant ($800 to set up a new vegetable garden)

A: To enrol your child in your preferred Edge Early Learning and kindergarten centre, 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 Marsden 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. If you would like your child to begin soon or later in the year, we can guide you through the process. Our Family Engagement Team can tell you which rooms have spots open right now. If a place is not available when you need it, we can add your child’s name to our waitlist.

Please call us on 07 3517 0629, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 4pm, and we’ll be glad to help.

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 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 Marsden. 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 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 Marsden, 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 Marsden stands apart from stand-alone or community Kindergarten in four ways: our exclusive Teach A Rainbow education program, year-round extended hours, chef cooked meals, 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 Kindergarten 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 V2.0 (national curriculum) and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, so the standard of education is identical to any community Kindergarten.

A: At Edge Early Learning Marsden, 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: Edge Early Learning Marsden is conveniently located on First Avenue, just off Browns Plains Road, and only a 2 minute drive to Marsden State School. Plus, we offer on-site parking for added ease and accessibility.

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 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 to ensure every child receives nourishing meals each day.

A: At Edge Marsden, we partner closely with Marsden State School, welcoming prep and early intervention teachers to visit our kindergarten children in term 3 and term 4 to support each child’s smooth transition from kindergarten to prep. Teachers from Groves Christian College also visit, giving children a familiar face before they start school.

A: Yes! Edge Early Learning Marsden offers an annual holiday discount with 30% off* the daily fee for up to 4 weeks per year.

*The Edge Early Learning holiday discount entitles enrolled families to up to 4 weeks of holiday discount per year when the family provides a minimum two weeks’ notice in advance of the holiday. One week of holiday 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 Marsden, families receive regular and meaningful updates via the Storypark parent app, centre newsletters, and face-to-face conversations about your child’s development. We value open, two-way communication and invite families to connect with our Centre Leadership Team and educators at a time that works for them, ensuring you stay informed and involved in your child’s learning. As an Edge family, you can expect to receive:

• Weekly updates: Highlights of your child’s learning, program experiences, and classroom news delivered across the week.
• Monthly updates: Individual learning snapshots on your child’s goals, progress, and special moments.
• Twice yearly / Annual updates: A comprehensive summative assessment outlining your child’s development, a transition statement for kindy children heading to school, and a structured room transition process which includes family discussions to ensure every room transition feels supported and well planned.

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: At our Marsden early learning 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.

We work closely with child safety organisations such as Life Ed and Bravehearts to strengthen personal safety education within our program. Our Kindergarten children participate in Life Ed’s Harold’s Little Learners program, building confidence, resilience, healthy habits, and personal safety skills such as understanding body boundaries, emotions, and social awareness.

At Edge Marsden, your child’s safety and wellbeing is more than just a policy, it’s part of everything we do. Our S.A.F.E. framework (Spot, Act, Fix, Explain) empowers educators to speak up if they see or suspect something isn’t right, fostering a culture of accountability and vigilance. Our Active Supervision policy supports staff to plan, position, look, and listen to ensure all children are continuously supported and monitored in a safe learning environment. In addition, all supervisory and senior staff complete ongoing Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting training to stay up to date on best practices.