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# QLD Kindy for All

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# QLD Free Kindergarten
Kindergarten, known as kindy, is a part-time educational program for children in the year before Prep. Kindy is:
* **15 hours per week**
* **40 weeks per year**
* Is free for Queensland children attending a government-approved kindergarten program from **1 January 2025**.

Kindergarten programs are offered in **long day care services** and **sessional kindergarten services**. 
* Sessional kindergartens operate during school hours each school term
* Long day care services can provide a kindergarten program as part of their extended hours of care.

For any enquiries about Free Kindy 2025 in Queensland, services can contact: 

**Queensland Dept of Education **
Kindy funding line: **07 3328 6753** 
Email: **kindyfunding@qed.qld.gov.au**

### Free QLD Kindy Requirements

| Requirement | Description |
| ---- |
| 4 yr olds | Children aged at least **4 years** of age by **30 June** in the year before they attend Prep |
| Approved Kindy | A government-approved educational program offering free kindy in sessional or long day care settings |
| Qualified Teacher | A kindergarten program is delivered by a **qualified** early childhood teacher |
| Hours | Kindy is **15 hours** per week, **40 weeks** per year and is FREE for the first 15hrs |
| Kindy programs | Kindy programs are recommended to run between **5hrs** to **7.5hrs** per day |