Programs & Facilities

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Right to Play

The Harty Street Kindergarten C&K educational program will honour every child’s right to play, build on their existing learning from home and provide foundations to be a successful lifelong learner. Your child will experience many opportunities to explore, enquire, solve problems, develop friendships, use their creativity and extend their capabilities in all curriculum areas including language and literacy, numeracy, science, technology and the arts as well as social, emotional and physical development.

Explore our Playground

Our playground is one of the most special elements at Harty Street Kindergarten C&K. The space allows for exploration, friendship development and inspired learning all in a safe, nature-based setting. We are so incredibly grateful to offer this to your child as part of their Harty Street Kindergarten C&K journey.

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Activities & Incursions

outdoor play

Develops muscular growth and co-ordination and the opportunity to interact socially at their own level of development. Exposure to natural outdoor environments improves children’s cognitive development by improving their awareness, reasoning and observational skills.
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music & movement

As well as providing an avenue of expression and creativity, these experiences aid in the development of a range of physical and sensory skills. Children learn to develop spatial and directional awareness, develop coordination and listening skills, explore sounds, musical instruments, singing games and action songs.

art

This includes painting, collage, clay, dough, drawing, and more. It is another area of creativity and self-expression. Art allows the individual to emerge in a situation in which he/she has complete control and responsibility.

history

We subscribe to the Queensland Museum for fortnightly loans and we can organise items that the children are interested in. Borrowed items include bugs, animal skeletons, fossils, rocks, cultural artefacts and many more exciting items for the children to explore and use their inquiry-based learning.

incursions

Events are regularly scheduled at Harty Street Kindergarten C&K to share experiences and activities with your child. Incursions include:
  • Evergreen Children’s Theatre Puppet Show
  • Professor Jellybean (science incursion)
  • Superstars Dance Group
  • Multicultural Storytelling
  • Hello Africa Drumming Group
  • Magic show
  • Author visits
  • Local Prep Teacher visits
  • Health Services – Dentist, Vet
  • Local emergency services such as the Police & Fire Brigade

Programs

Long-day Kindergarten

  • 7.5 hours per day
  • 2 days per week
  • 8:30am – 4pm
  • Monday & Tuesday Unit 2
  • 2024 Fee: the State Government’s “Free Kindy” Initiative applies (provided you nominate Harty St to receive the Qld Kindergarten Funding (QKF) via the enrolment acceptance procedure if an enrolment is offered to you for your child)

Extended-day

Kindergarten

  • 10 hours per day Monday & Tuesday OR 9 hours per day Thursday & Friday
  • 4 days per week (offering an excellent alternative to daycare)
  • Monday & Tuesday program Unit 1 (8am – 6pm) OR
  • Thursday & Friday program Unit 2 (8:00am – 5pm)
  • 2024 Fee for the kindergarten component (8am-3:30pm): the State Government’s “Free Kindy” Initiative applies (provided you nominate Harty St to receive the Qld Kindergarten Funding (QKF) via the enrolment acceptance procedure if an enrolment if offered to you for your child)
  • 2024 Fee for the after-kindergarten-care component (from 3:30pm): $550 per term for Monday & Tuesday OR $500 per term for Thursday & Friday: no CCS is claimable as Harty St is not a licenced child care centre

Short-day

Kindergarten

  • 6 hours per day
  • 5 days per fortnight
  • 8:45am – 2:45pm
  • Alternative Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Unit 1
  • 2024 Fee: the State Government’s “Free Kindy” Initiative applies (provided you nominate Harty St to receive the Qld Kindergarten Funding (QKF) via the enrolment acceptance procedure if an enrolment is offered to you for your child)

Pre-kindy program

This one-day per week (Wednesday) program is for children who have turned three by the start of the year (conditions apply). The pre-kindergarten program is run by an early years trained teacher and qualified assistant.
  • 6 hours per day
  • 1 day per week
  • 8:45am – 2:45pm
  • Wednesday Unit 2
  • 2024 Fee: $650 per term (4 terms per year); no QKF is received for our prekindergarten program, nor is CCS claimable as Harty St is not a licenced child care centre
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Teaching Strategies

Our educators use intentional teaching strategies to expand on your child’s disposition for learning and their understandings in literacy, numeracy, and other areas of development. Educators are open to your child’s ideas and will foster their social and emotional growth as they provoke their curiosity. Our experienced educators will build on your child’s strengths and interests through their play, to grow their learning and support their development.
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What Our Families Are Saying

“Enrolling both my sons at Harty Street has been the best decision. The large natural outdoor playground, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and engaging curriculum have truly shaped their early learning journey and prepared them well for school. I’ve watched them grow in confidence, social skills, and have a genuine love for learning. I’m grateful for the care and attention that the staff at Harty Street provide, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a fantastic start to their child’s education.”
“We are absolutely thrilled with our time at Harty Street. Right from the start, we knew it was a special place where creativity and independence are nurtured.

The teachers are truly gifted at inspiring creative learning. Our child comes home with excitement, eager to share new discoveries and creative projects. The curriculum is designed to engage young minds and encourage imaginative exploration.

What stands out for us is their emphasis on fostering independence. Our child has grown immensely in decision-making, problem-solving, and taking initiative. This kindergarten provides a safe, supportive space for them to learn and navigate the world, laying a strong foundation for the transition to prep.

As parents, we feel incredibly lucky to have found a kindergarten that aligns perfectly with our values. The caring staff, innovative approach, and welcoming atmosphere make Harty Street a true standout in early education.”
“I’m thrilled with the exceptional experience my son is having at Harty Street Kindy. He began in 2022, a little 3 year old in the Pre-Kindy program and is now a thriving confident 5 year old at Big Kindy!

Harty Street’s play-based program provides a nurturing environment for growth and development. The expansive natural outdoor playground offers endless opportunities for exploration and creativity; and the long-standing, highly qualified staff are dedicated to the learning journey of each individual child.
I highly recommend Harty Street Kindy and I recommend jumping onboard the Parent Club or Management Committee for an even more rewarding kindy experience.”

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