Free Kindy 2027 · 221 Bridge Street, North Toowoomba
Free Kindy in a cottage of its own, right across the road from big school.
Our government-approved kindy program is free for eligible children: 15 hours a week, 40 weeks a year, taught by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher in our stand-alone cottage. For 2027, that's children born 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Five stars, 5.0 on Google"Amazing staff who really care for the children." · Darren L.
- Free for eligible children
- Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
- Opposite Holy Name Primary
- Open 6:30am to 6pm if you need full days
When can my child start Free Kindy?
Born between January and June? You can choose to start kindy a year later. We're happy to talk it through.
What your child gets from their kindy year
Ready for Prep, not rushed into it.
Children who attend a quality kindy program start school with stronger language and early literacy and number skills, plus the independence to manage their own lunchbox and belongings.
Friendships that carry into school.
Kindy is where children learn to share, take turns and sort out a disagreement, with an educator right beside them.
Independence they're proud of.
Dressing themselves, packing their own bag, managing their lunchbox. Small wins that make the first day of Prep feel easy.
A teacher who knows them well.
A small kindy in its own cottage means your child is known, not lost in a crowd.
Why families choose kindy at Bridge Street
Owned by a Toowoomba family, run right here.
Our owners were born and raised in Toowoomba. Decisions about your child are made here, by people who live here and know this community.
The same familiar faces, year after year.
Parents mention it in their reviews: long-term, experienced educators. Your child builds real bonds with people who stay, and you're greeted by name at the gate.
A kindy cottage of their own.
Our kindy children learn in a stand-alone cottage on site. It feels like a home, with a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and a program built for the year before Prep.
Big school is right across the road.
We're opposite Holy Name Primary School. If you have older children there, drop-off is one stop. And for our kindy children, big school is somewhere they've waved at every morning, not somewhere new.
Home-cooked meals, every single day.
Our cooks make morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in our own kitchen. Soups, pasta bakes, fishcakes, falafel and meatballs, with fruit most mornings and every allergy catered for.
Parking that works at 7:45am.
Easy on-site parking on Bridge Street, even at the busiest drop-off and pick-up times. Close to the city, on your way to work.
Questions about kindy
What are your hours?
6:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year. We only close on public holidays.
How much will it cost me?
With the Child Care Subsidy, gap fees can be as low as $18 a day. Call us or book a tour and we'll work out your exact rate.
Is kindy free?
Yes, for eligible children. Our kindy program is government approved, so 15 hours a week, 40 weeks a year is free in the year before Prep. For 2027, that's children born between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023. Any hours outside the kindy program are charged as normal long day care, with the Child Care Subsidy applied.
What do I need to bring?
A spare change of clothes, a sunhat and a water bottle. We supply all meals, nappies, wipes and sunscreen. Nursery families bring bottles and formula or breast milk, plus any comforter your baby loves.
How long is a tour?
As long as you like. Meet the educators, see the rooms and the kindy cottage, and ask everything you want to ask.
What Bridge Street families say
5.0 Google rating
"The parking options are also amazingly accessible, especially during peak hours so great if you're dropping off/picking up on the way to or from work! Cannot recommend Freckles enough!"
A Freckles parent
Google review
"Amazing staff who really care for the children. A lot of long term experienced teachers."
Darren L.
Google review
"Awesome environment... great centre and staff!!"
Vanessa W.
Google review
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Come and see the kindy cottage
Stay as long as you like. Meet our Early Childhood Teacher, see the cottage and the backyard, and ask anything.
"The parking options are also amazingly accessible, especially during peak hours..."
