Staines Memorial College

Free Kindy

Staines Memorial College offers a free 5-day-per-fortnight Kindergarten program, catering for children who are 4 years of age by 30th June in the year in which they are enrolled.

Is my child eligible?

If your child was born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020, he/she is eligible for free Kindy in 2024.

It doesn’t matter about your income level, if your child meets the above age requirements our 5-day-per-fortnight (600 hour) program is 100% FREE for the entire year. 

Why Staines?

Your child will make memories that last a lifetime:

You will be able to relax, knowing our staff are:

Our Program

5

Days Per Fortnight

You have two options:

 

Option 1

Monday, Tuesday, & every second Wednesday

Option 2

Thursday, Friday & every second Wednesday

39

Weeks Per Year

Term 1

10 Weeks: 22 Jan – 28 Mar

Term 2

10 Weeks: 15 Apr – 21 Jun

Term 3

10 Weeks: 10 July – 13 Sept

Term 4

9 Weeks: 30 Sept – 28 Nov

600

Free Hours

Our program runs for 600 hours over the course of the year. 

Kindy starts at 8:30 am and finishes at 3:00 pm.

You will not need to pay extra unless you require additional hours. 

Need additional hours?

Kindy Club runs before and after Kindy. See our Kindy Handbook below for pricing and details.

How to Apply

For 2024 Enrolment Enquiries please contact the Enrolments Team:

Phone: (07) 3814 8600

Email: enrolments@staines.qld.edu.au

 

If you wish to enrol in 2025 or beyond, book a tour on the calendar below:

Kindy Handbook

Want to learn more about our Kindy? Read our Kindy Handbook online or download a copy for yourself.

What does our community say?

Contact Us

(07) 3814 8600

Office Hours - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Closed: 21 December - 5 January Closed: 15 January - 18 January

info@staines.qld.edu.au

Ask a question via email.

227-243 School Rd

Redbank Plains, QLD 4301

How to Enrol

For a full step-by-step guide, see our Enrolments Page.

01

Book a Tour

Our friendly enrolments team will provide a free guided tour of our college. 

02

Apply to Enrol

Once the College has reviewed your application, we will schedule an enrolment interview with the relevant College staff. We will also arrange for your child to participate in Literacy and Numeracy testing.

03

Meet the Principal

Following the interview, the College will contact you to confirm the decision made.