Queensland Free Kindy Calculator
Getting ready for your child to start kindergarten in Queensland? Use our Queensland Free Kindy Subsidy Calculator to get an estimate of your weekly out-of-pocket costs when enrolling in a kindergarten program at a long day care centre.
In Queensland, eligible children can access 15 hours per week of free kindergarten through the government’s Free Kindy initiative, delivered in participating long day care services like ours. This program helps further reduce the cost of early education for Queensland families, especially when combined with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Our kindergarten subsidy calculator gives you an estimate of:
- How Queensland’s Free Kindy subsidy applies to your child’s enrolment
- The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you may be eligible for based on your household income and activity level
- Your estimated weekly out-of-pocket costs after both subsidies are applied
This tool is designed to help families plan ahead and understand how Free Kindy may affect their overall fees.
Find out how much Child Care Subsidy you could be entitled to with our quick and easy calculator.
CCS Calculator results
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Step 1: Activity test
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Step 2: Family information & financial state
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Step 3: Children & child care information
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten/Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten/Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten/Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
Is your CCS working for you? Check the matrix of “Out Of Pocket Cost” per Child at the varying Session lengths and Weekly Days attended below. Please note: The below table only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy). It does not include the weekly Kindergarten/Preschool fee subsidy, which may further reduce your fees if eligible.
| Child 1 | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days |
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| 9 hour session | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 10 hour session | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| *11 hour session (full day session) |
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| *11.5 hour session (full day session) |
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| *12 hour session (full day session) |
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Note: 11 hour, 11.5 hour & 12 hour session lengths are full day sessions. Please check with your centre as to their full day operating hours so that you can compare above. All G8 Education calculators take into consideration the Federal Government’s 5% withholding in your estimated CCS calculation.
Kindergarten/Preschool subsidy is subject to State Government specific requirements including child age eligibility criteria and the delivery of the funded program by an Early Childhood Teacher on the day the subsidy is claimed by the family. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met. Please contact your Centre Manager for detailed information.
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided as a guide only. It is dependent on the accuracy of information added, including hours the child is eligible for and incomes entered. Changes in entitlements can also occur for a family between completing the estimation and commencing at an Early Education and Care Centre.
What is Free Kindy in Queensland?
Free Kindy is a Queensland Government initiative offering up to 600 hours of free kindergarten per year (approximately 15 hours per week) for eligible children in the year before Prep. At Great Beginnings and other G8 Education early learning brands, we offer Queensland Government-approved kindergarten programs within our long day care centres, making it easier for busy families to access both quality school-readiness programs and extended hours of care.
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Am I eligible for Free Kindy?
To be eligible, your child must:
- Be at least 4 years old by 30 June in the year they attend
- Attend an approved kindergarten program delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher
- Be enrolled for at least 15 hours per week, 40 weeks a year
The Free Kindy funding is applied directly to your fees and may significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs, especially when combined with your CCS.
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Need help understanding your results?
Our friendly team is here to help. Once you’ve used the calculator, feel free to contact our local centre to discuss your estimate, program options, and how we can support your child’s kindergarten year.