Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved ‘Free Kindy’ Program.

At Kindy Patch, your child will benefit from the QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Kindergarten program across:

- Numeracy

- Literacy

- Emotional and Social Development

- Self regulation

- Healthy minds and bodies

The added benefits of our Kindergarten program include:

- QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program

- Extended opening hours

- Open all year round (excl public holidays)

- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers

- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 15 months – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing!

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddler children can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn taking, developing self confidence and emotional self regulation. Our team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning. A child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.

Throughout the Kindergarten year,children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, is supported through group learning environments. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

I have worked in early childhood education since 2015 and joined Kindy Patch Manly in 2026. I have worked across a range of roles, including Educator, Lead Educator and Centre Director. I was drawn to early education because I wanted to make a meaningful difference during such an important stage of a child’s life. I love watching children grow into confident, capable learners and building genuine relationships with children and families. I’m also passionate about mentoring educators and helping them build confidence in their own skills.

One of the most important things I’ve learnt in my career is that there is no single approach that works for every child. I take the time to observe, listen and understand what children are communicating through their words, actions, interests and behaviour. This has shaped my approach to be relationship-based, responsive and child-led. I want children to feel confident to be curious, take risks, make choices and learn through play. For me, early learning is also about helping children develop resilience, kindness, empathy, independence and a strong sense of belonging.

Early learning complements what happens at home. Children develop social, communication, physical, emotional and independence skills through play, relationships and everyday experiences, while educators build on each child’s interests, strengths and development. I believe a strong team is built on trust, respect and open communication. I enjoy helping educators recognise their strengths, share ideas and continue developing professionally so we can provide the best possible experiences for children and families.

Building trust with families is one of the most important parts of my role. I take the time to understand what matters to each family, keep communication open and two-way, and share meaningful moments and progress so they feel connected to their child’s experience at the centre.

I look forward to welcoming your family to Kindy Patch Manly