Qualifying and applying for Queensland Kindergarten Funding

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

There are different application processes for:

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
have a fee structure that demonstrates that cost is not a barrier to access
be a member of a central governing body.

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

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
have a fee structure that demonstrates that cost is not a barrier to access
enter into an agreement with the Department of Education.

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