Our responsibility is approving and regulating services under national and state legislation, including the
National Quality Framework External link, funding
early years services External link for children and families, and driving national reforms.
Access to free kindy
Delivering free kindergarten (kindy) education in a
government-approved program External link, of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, for children in the year before Prep.
Kindergarten programs are offered in long day care services as part of their extended hours of care, or sessional kindergarten services during school hours each school term.
State Delivered Kindergartens
State Delivered Kindergartens External link deliver free, quality kindergarten programs in rural and remote communities and areas of need.
Early Childhood Workforce Strategy 2023–27
Delivering a
sustainable, qualified early childhood (EC) workforce External link co-designed with the EC sector.
Successful transitions to school
Promoting a successful transition for children and families from home or early childhood education to school, including
Enhancing K–2 Continuity and Alignment— a blueprint for developing strong connections between kindergarten providers and schools.
Early years plan and wellbeing framework
Outlining the actions we are taking to support Queensland children’s early learning, health and wellbeing as they grow. It includes the Queensland Children’s Wellbeing Framework, providing a common language, aspirations and commitments for the wellbeing of children aged 0 to 8.
Inclusion ready—enhancing practices, pathways and partnerships
Providing evidence-informed resources to support the work of educators and services in the early childhood education and care sector to be
inclusion ready External link.