Finding the ideal childcare to suit your child’s needs can raise lots of questions.
Here, we answer some of the most popular ones we hear from parents. If your question isn’t covered, please get in touch with our friendly team who are more than happy to help.
Kindy Cottage Sandgate is open 6:45 am to 6:00 pm 52 weeks a year (except public holidays).
Yes, there is a carpark on Cliff Street for easy and safe pickups and drop-offs.
There is access from the carpark to the front entrance and throughout most areas of the building, including the outdoor spaces. As Kindy Cottage Sandgate is in a heritage-listed building, we recommend you visit for a walkthrough to ensure the accessibility meets your individual needs. Please get in touch with our team to arrange a visit.
While every day is a little bit different at Kindy Cottage Sandgate, we do follow a daily routine to support your child's age, stage and individual needs. Children are generally grouped by age — nursery (babies to 15 months), toddlers (16 months to 2 years), pre-kindy (2 to 3 years) and kindy (4 to 5 years) — while still enjoying opportunities to connect across age groups throughout the day.
In our nursery, babies are cared for in a dedicated space with its own private play area, while toddlers and older children can move safely between indoor and outdoor environments as they explore and play.
Your child will spend time getting to know other children and their educators, eating meals together, and settling into their playroom where their belongings are safely stored. While age guides your child's placement, we also consider each child's individual readiness and balance this with same-age learning and mixed-age interactions.
Yes, we provide nutritious meals for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children over one year old.
Absolutely. We provide nappies and wipes. And when it's time for your child's toilet training journey, we are an active and supportive partner to families to ensure a consistent and positive experience both at home and at childcare.
Yes, we can. As a Kindy Cottage Sandgate family, you can access the expertise of our specialised baby nurse, who can provide guidance and support tailored to your child's needs.
Our teaching and curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).
The approved learning frameworks are linked to the National Quality Standard and outline practices that support and promote children's learning from birth right through to 12 years old, including their transition to school.
Our fees vary based on your child's age group and learning program. To find out more, simply give Megan a call on (07) 3269 1754.
Yes, we qualify as a government-approved and subsidised kindergarten program under the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme for eligible children. Similarly, we are an approved service for families eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy. To find out if you are eligible for CCS, read more about it on the Services Australia website.
Call Megan on (07) 3269 1754 or email hello@kindycottagesandgate.com.au.
Yes. All staff and relevant visitors undergo Working with Children Checks in line with legislation and guidelines.
In addition to these requirements, we carry out thorough internal assessments and reference checks for all team members and candidates applying for positions. This helps us understand each person's competence, reliability and attitude, ensuring we maintain a safe and supportive environment for children.
Book a time to explore our premises on a personalised tour with Megan or one of our warm and friendly team members. We look forward to welcoming you.