72 Subsidised hours of care fortnightly!

All Families will be eligible for at least 3 Days Guarantee per Week regardless of their activity levels*

How will this initiative work?

From January 2026, all families will be eligible for at least 72 hours of subsidised ECEC per fortnight (3 days per week), regardless of their activity levels.

Families can still get 100 hours of subsidised ECEC per fortnight if they meet activity requirements or have a valid exemption.

Families caring for a First Nations child will be eligible for 100 hours of subsidised ECEC per fortnight.

Who will benefit?

The 3 Day Guarantee will benefit all families through certainty around eligibility for subsidised ECEC.

In its first full financial year the 3 Day Guarantee will benefit around 66,700 families, and more than 100,000 families will be eligible for additional hours of subsidised care.

Families earning over $533,280 in 2024-25 are not eligible for subsidised care - consistent with current settings.

Example of benefits

Sarah and Alex are a couple with one child accessing ECEC at 3 days (36 hours) per week. Their combined family income is $90,000 per annum. Sarah works full-time and Alex works 8 hours per week.

Previously, they were eligible for 18 hours of subsidised ECEC per week (36 hours per fortnight). From January 2026, they are eligible for 36 hours per week (72 hours per fortnight).

This saves them $230 per week of care ($11,400 per annum) from their provider charging the average Centre-Based Day Care hourly fee, assuming one child in care for 36 hours per week 50 weeks per year with the average projected fee for 2025-26.

For different family income thresholds, the better off amounts are:

How much will it cost?

The Australian Government will invest $426.7 million over five years from 2024-25, including implementation costs for Services Australia, to guarantee eligibility to at least 3 days of subsidised ECEC each week for children who need it.

Dear Families,

A warm welcome to our new families and welcome back to our returning families for an exciting year ahead at Kidi Kingdom Child Care Coomera in 2026!

We would also like to extend a huge congratulations to our 2025 Kindergarten Graduates. Your journey has been truly inspiring, and we are so excited to see what the future holds for each of you. Well done, young achievers!

To stay up to date with your child's learning journey, please remember to check the Scrapbooks, where you will find learning stories, photos, and reflections on your child's experiences.

If you ever need any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Management Team-we are always here to support you.

At Kidi Kingdom Child Care, we are committed to creating an environment where children are excited to play and explore, while our educators ensure every experience is enriched with meaningful learning opportunities.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead with you all!

Please if you have any questions or concerns feel free to approach me at reception or simply email us at c@kidikingdom.com.au. Please head over to our Facebook page and we always appreciate our loyal families helping our centre by sharing your positive experiences to the local community by writing a quick 5 star Google, CareForKids or Facebook review.

Kind Regards, Puneet Kaur Centre Manager	Click here to visit our pages at. Facebook and Instagram

Dear Families,

My name is Miss Tanvi, and I am the Lead Educator in the Early Learners room. I am supported by my dedicated assistant, Miss Ramandeep, who works closely with me each day to provide a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment for our youngest learners. It is a true privilege to support your children during these early and important months of their development.

Over the past three months, our focus has been on building strong, trusting relationships and supporting each child's individual routine and developmental needs.

The children have been engaging in a range of sensory-rich experiences, including tummy time, music and movement, water play, soft art exploration, and outdoor experiences. We have also been encouraging early communication through songs, stories, gestures, and also responsive interactions, while supporting physical development such as crawling, standing, cruising, and early walking. It has been a joy to watch the children grow in confidence as they explore their environment at their own pace.

Looking ahead we will continue to prioritise secure attachments, predictable routines, and responsive caregiving. Our plans include introducing new sensory materials, expanding outdoor exploration, and supporting emerging independence through self-feeding, movement, and choice-making. We look forward to continuing this journey of discovery, growth, and learning together with your children.

Warm Regards, Miss Tanvi Early Learners Educator

Hello families,

In the Junior Early Years room, we've been focusing on language development to encourage our little ones to talk and communicate more confidently. Through fun and engaging activities, the children are exploring new words and practicing how to express themselves.

A big part of our learning has been about colours and animals. We've been naming different colours and identifying animals, which helps build vocabulary and sparks curiosity. To support this, the children engaged in fun flash card games to jog their memory of colours and animals. They also took part in a group painting experience where they created a beautiful rainbow together, encouraging teamwork and creativity.

Prior to Christmas, we focused on developing gross motor skills and fine motor skills. The children enjoyed making and manipulating play dough to create different shapes and objects. We also worked together on a group art project, using our fine motor skills to carefully fill in the design with crepe paper. For gross motor skills, the children participated in daily obstacle courses that challenged their balance and jumping abilities.

With Christmas just gone, we were enjoying festive activities like making presents for our families. The children have loved exploring sensory trays, including experiencing snow to get a feel for what Christmas might be like in different parts of the world.

Miss Natasha Junior Early Years Educator

Dear Valued Centre Families,

My name is Miss Bornali, and I am the educator in the Senior Early Years classroom. I have completed my Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and am passionate about supporting children's learning through an academic-focused approach that prepares them for school.

Over the past few months, children have been engaging in a variety of experiences to support their readiness for Kindergarten. These have included tracing, early writing, arts and crafts, and sensory activities, all designed to strengthen fine motor skills, early literacy, creativity, and confidence.

This year, we will continue to build on these foundations by incorporating more fun and purposeful learning experiences. These will include early literacy and numeracy activities, structured group times, problem-solving tasks, creative art projects, and hands-on sensory play. We will also focus on building independence, social skills, and emotional regulation to support a smooth and confident transition into the Kindergarten classroom.

I look forward to working closely with your children and supporting their learning and development throughout the year.

Warm regards, Miss Boirnali Senior Early Years Educator

Dear Families,

My name is Miss Antonietta, and I have 24 years of experience in early childhood education. I am very much looking forward to working closely with your children and supporting them throughout their learning journey this year.

In the Kindergarten room, we have begun the year by focusing on group experiences that support children as they settle into the Kindy environment. These experiences are designed to build confidence, strengthen social connections, and encourage positive interactions with peers. Activities such as circle games, dances, and parachute play have been enjoyed by the children and are helping to foster cooperation, turn-taking, and a sense of belonging.

Next for the Kindergarten class, children will be introduced to emergent writing skills. We will be encouraging each child to attempt writing their name and to talk about their creations as they engage in drawing and a variety of art experiences. These activities support early literacy development, fine motor skills, and self-expression.

Group time songs during the first few months will focus on promoting shape recognition and counting skills, supporting early numeracy learning in a fun and engaging way.

We look forward to a wonderful term of learning, growth, and discovery with the children.

Warm Regards, Mrs Antonietta Kindergarten Teacher

Dear Families,

My name is Miss Navjot, and I hold a Bachelor of Education and Care. I am very much looking forward to spending time with your children and supporting them in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment this term.

The school-aged children have enjoyed a wonderful vacation care program where they transitioned from structured classroom learning to relaxed and meaningful exploration. Over the holidays, children participated in a range of play-based and purposeful experiences, including hands-on science experiments, STEM construction challenges, and creative Christmas-themed art activities that encouraged curiosity, problem-solving, and self-expression.

Wellbeing remained a strong focus through outdoor play, gross motor games, mindful movement, and quiet reflection, supporting children's physical development and emotional regulation. Social skills were strengthened through group discussions and storytelling, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Children also enjoyed a variety of excursions, including wildlife parks, sports challenges, nature-based experiences, iPlay, and Bunnings.

I look forward to continuing children's learning through engaging STEM experiences, creative arts, outdoor wellbeing activities, and cultural celebrations. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Warm regards, Miss Navjot School Care Teacher

Serves 12     Prep 0:10     Cook 0:02

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Rice Bubbles

• 100g red glace cherries, halved

• 5 x 47g Mars Bar chocolate bars, chopped

• 90g butter

• 200g milk chocolate, chopped

• 30g butter, extra

Method:

Grease a 19cm x 29cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper. Place Rice Bubbles and cherries in a heatproof bowl.

Melt Mars Bars and butter together in a small saucepan over medium heat until smooth (do not bring to the boil). Add to Rice Bubbles and mix well to coat and combine. Press mixture evenly into a 19cm x 29cm slice pan. Set aside.

Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in extra butter. Pour over top of slice, spreading to cover evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.