We have a unique program which offers families a number of enrolment options. We offer both full time and part time Kindergarten programs.
Our Program
Enrolment Options
Five-day week
Full-time 5 day a week program. The option of attending before and after care and our holiday program which runs each school holidays.
Five-day fortnight
Part-time 5 day fortnight program Monday, Tuesday, alternate Wednesday OR alternate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. The option of attending before and after care and our holiday program which runs each school holidays.
| Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am – 8:30am | Before Kindy Care | ||
| 8:30am – 2:45pm | Kindergarten Program | ||
| 2:45pm – 6:00pm | After Kindy Care |
Kindergarten Age in Queensland
In Queensland, children must turn four by the end of June in the year they commence Kindy.
| Birth Date | Kindy Start (Waiting List for Next Steps Kindy) |
|---|---|
| 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 | 2021 List Open |
| 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 | 2022 List Open |
| 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 | 2023 List Open |
| 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 | 2024 List Open |
| 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 | 2025 List Open |
Queensland Government Approved Early Learning Program
Our curriculum is structured according to the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
The common aims of these frameworks are to achieve the highest expectations for all children and to prepare children not only for the future, but also for the present.
A Day at Next Steps Kindy Everton Park
Daily Kindergarten Schedule
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Before Kindy Care | Outside play |
| 8:45 am | Morning Welcome & Devotions | Starting the day by putting God first. We encourage discussions about faith during the day or when something comes up. |
| 9:00 am | Munch and Crunch | Fruit or vegetable snack |
| 9:10 am | Outside Play | Imaginative play, sand & water play, construction, playground, obstacle course or gardening. |
| 10:30 am | Group Time | Our group time could have maths, literacy, music or general interest focus. Sometimes we do science experiments or learn about musical concepts, such as beat, rhythm and tempo. |
| 11:00 am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:15 am | Inside Play/Activities and Group Time | A variety of creative activities to develop fine motor skills, social skills, literacy or numeracy. |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30 pm | Rest, Relaxation, Story, Reflection | |
| 2:45 pm | After Kindy Care | |
| 3:00 pm | Afternoon Tea |