Kindergarten in Tasmania

Goodstart Kindergarten in Tasmania

• Costs, fees and Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

  Your daily fees will be reduced through the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), and you can use our child care fee calculator to estimate your out-of-pocket costs. 

  Most working families' lives don't fit around the 15 hours per week that school-based kinders offer; then they need to enrol in outside school hours care (OSHC) to cover the extra hours school-based kindergarten can't provide. Enrolling in kindergarten with us means your child stays in one place all day rather than attending two centres for kinder each day.

• Kindergarten age

  To start kindergarten in Tasmania, your child needs to be four on or before January 1st of their kindergarten year. 

• What your child will learn

  Our kindergarten programs are designed and delivered by bachelor-qualified early childhood teachers (ECT) to prepare your child for school. Our program follows the Australian Early Years Learning Framework, or EYLF. The EYLF is play-based and supports children to grow the following skills to help them transition to school: 

  • Build social skills, like making friends and respecting others. 
  • Develop cognitive, physical and social skills. 
  • Practice early literacy and numeracy skills. 
  • Manage emotional regulation and naming how they feel. 
  • Improve communication skills, like saying what they need without getting frustrated. 

  It's easy to see play-based learning as 'just having fun'. But it's important to remember that it's not 'just playing'. Children learn through play. You can read more about what they learn in kinder.

• Opening hours

  Our centres offer longer hours and more flexible options than many other kindergarten, including 9-hour, 10 hour and all-day sessions.  

  Not only that, but we also know not all families have the same routine, so our programs are on offer five days a week, 52 weeks a year. 

• We offer additional support

  We meet your child at their current growth stage and regularly evaluate their milestones as they get ready to transition to school. We connect with them through their interests, ensuring they feel valued and understood. We also offer educational and behavioural support when it's needed. We respect and celebrate your children for who they are and give them what they need to become the best version of themselves. 

  If needed, we also assist families to access support services in the areas of:

  • speech and language
  • behaviour
  • social skills 
  • general development. 

  If you're concerned about any aspect of your child’s development or learning, please speak to your child’s teacher.

• Smooth transitions to school

  We want your child to have the social and emotional skills to start Prep confidently. We'll collaborate with school teachers, families and communities to support your child's well-being. We work closely with our local schools, giving them everything they need to know about your child.

  We also run school transition activities during the kinder year to help your child feel comfortable on their first day of Prep. We want everyone to have a smooth and supportive start for your child's education journey.

• Inclusive learning where everyone's welcome!

  Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Every child deserves to feel valued and recognised for their unique qualities. We ensure our centres are inviting to all children and their families. Our commitment to reconciliation and inclusion means we build strong support networks and communities with you and your children.