Educating Kids · Thuringowa Central

Kirwan

Educating Kids Children's Centre, Kirwan.

Educating Kids Children's Centre at Kirwan is a long-standing part of the Thuringowa community, offering nurturing care across all ages from babies to kindergarten.

Educating Kids Kirwan is rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard across all 7 quality areas.

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  • 1.Educational program and practice
  • 2.Children's health and safety
  • 3.Physical environment
  • 4.Staffing arrangements
  • 5.Relationships with children
  • 6.Collaborative partnerships with families & communities
  • 7.Governance and leadership

How we care for your child

Warm, unhurried days built around your child.

At Educating Kids Kirwan, our educators take the time to really know each child, what makes them giggle, what they're curious about and what helps them feel safe. Days are gentle and play-based, with plenty of room to explore, rest and try new things alongside friends.

We believe early learning works best when families and educators are a team. Pop in for a tour, meet the team, walk through the rooms and see how we'd care for your little one. There's no better way to get a feel for the place.

Rooms at Kirwan

Children move up through our rooms together as a cohort, with carefully managed transitions guided by their lead educator.

Babies

0 – 2 yrs

  • Ratio 1:4
  • ·Up to 12 children

Toddlers

0 – 2 yrs

  • Ratio 1:4
  • ·Up to 12 children

Junior Kindy

2 – 3 yrs

  • Ratio 1:5
  • ·Up to 15 children

Senior Kindy

3 – 4 yrs

  • Ratio 1:11
  • ·Up to 22 children

Kindergarten

4 – 5 yrs

  • Ratio 1:11
  • ·Up to 22 children

What's included

Included

  • Three nutritious meals + 2 snacks daily, prepared on site
  • Nappies, wipes & sunscreen
  • Sun-safe hat for every child
  • All incursions, performances & visiting specialists
  • Sustainability & garden-to-plate program
Free Kindy - Explore. Play. Learn. 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Queensland Government.

Queensland Government program

Free Kindy is offered at Educating Kids Kirwan.

Eligible children can access 15 hours per week of approved kindergarten programs, 40 weeks per year, fully funded by the Queensland Government. Talk to our team about how Free Kindy applies to your child's enrolment.

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Come and see Kirwan for yourself.

Tours run most weekday mornings, meet our director and walk through the rooms.

Book a tour