KINDY (Hume Street Campus) – Focus: Emotive pull for early years enrolment
Give your child the best start at Concordia’s Hume Street Kindy. A nurturing, play-based environment where young learners thrive. Enrol now for next year.
When it comes to your child's first educational experience, every parent wants to get it right. Those early years lay the foundation for everything that follows, not just academically, but socially and emotionally too.
At ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ's Hume Street Kindy, we've created something special: a place where young minds flourish through purposeful play, where curiosity is celebrated, and where each child is truly known.
The Foundation of Lifelong Learning
Walk into Hume Street Kindy and you'll immediately feel the difference. This isn't just childcare. It's the beginning of an educational journey filled with purpose and joy.
Here, play isn't just what happens between "real learning." It is the learning. Our educators thoughtfully design experiences where climbing becomes a physics lesson, storytelling develops literacy, and sharing blocks builds negotiation skills that last a lifetime.
Every corner of our learning spaces invites curiosity, from the natural materials that connect children to their world, to the cosy reading nooks where imaginations soar through stories. The environment itself becomes a teacher, carefully arranged to spark questions and discoveries.
What you might not know is that we're the only Little Scientist House in the entire Darling Downs region and proud Queensland State Winner for STEM in 2020. But what does that actually mean for your child? It means they'll explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through play that sparks natural curiosity and builds confidence from day one.
Our expansive outdoor environment, one of the largest in Toowoomba, invites children to engage in nature play and Forest Learning daily. There's something magical about watching children discover the wonders of our chicken coop, guinea pig enclosure, frog pond and native bee hives. These aren't just cute additions; they're living classrooms that teach responsibility, empathy and environmental stewardship.
Our experienced teaching team brings over 15 years of early childhood expertise, with our bachelor-qualified and fully Registered Teacher having dedicated the past decade specifically to Hume Street Kindy. This stability and experience means your child benefits from educators who truly understand how young children learn and develop.
A Community That Feels Like Family
Early learning is about more than just academics. It’s about feeling safe, seen and supported. That’s why our kindy community plays a big part in every family’s experience at Concordia. We believe learning shines when children feel connected and valued.
At Hume Street Kindy, teachers take the time to understand what lights each child up, meeting them where they are and encouraging them to grow at their own pace.
Parents aren’t left out, either. Families are an important part of our kindy community. Whether it’s through daily chats, scheduled updates, or family afternoons, we maintain an open and warm connection with parents. These partnerships help create a consistent and reassuring learning environment for everyone involved.
Parents often comment on the difference it makes, knowing that their child is surrounded not just by great teachers, but by a broader community that truly cares.
Preparing for Academic Success
Laying the groundwork early helps children approach school with confidence. That’s why we strike a balance between structure and flexibility in our learning approach. Children are given the freedom to explore within a supportive framework that encourages growth.
At Hume Street Kindy, we introduce a wide-ranging curriculum that includes early maths, science, literacy, and the arts concepts. These aren’t taught in isolation, but in ways that feel like play and creativity from the child’s perspective.
Picture your child excitedly building models of planets for a group project on space. They’re not just learning facts about the solar system. They’re asking questions, expressing ideas and presenting what they’ve discovered to friends and teachers. These hands-on experiences shape foundational academic skills, from storytelling and teamwork to communication and critical thinking.
By the time students move into Prep, they’re not just used to a school environment, they’re ready to engage with it. The early exposure to a diverse range of subjects makes a real difference in how they approach challenges and opportunities in later schooling.
Next Steps for Enrolment
For families looking toward their child's kindergarten year, the time to act is now. With places already filling quickly, this is your perfect moment to secure not just a spot, but peace of mind for your family's educational journey.
Our extended hours kindergarten operates 50 weeks of the year from 7:30am to 5:30pm, providing flexibility for working families while maintaining our high-quality educational program. With a maximum of 22 children per day, we ensure each child receives the personalised attention they deserve.
Our team is ready to answer those questions keeping you up at night, from how we handle separation anxiety (with years of experience and endless patience) to what lunch looks like and how we balance structured learning with free play.
A Strong Foundation for Their Brightest Future
These precious early years vanish in the blink of an eye, don't they? And yet, they shape everything that follows. The environment your child experiences now creates patterns that influence their entire educational journey.
At Hume Street Kindy, we're creating something extraordinary, a place where your child's natural curiosity meets thoughtful guidance. Where structured learning feels like play. Where Christian values are woven naturally into everyday experiences.
When your child steps through our doors, they're not just starting kindergarten. They're beginning a journey within the broader Concordia community, one that can carry them all the way through to Year 12 if you choose. This continuity offers something increasingly rare in today's fragmented world: a consistent educational philosophy that grows with your child.
As a Queensland State Winner for STEM and the region's only Little Scientist House, we're not just preparing your child for Prep. We're laying the groundwork for future success in an increasingly complex world.
See what makes our program a standout choice for kindy in Toowoomba. Book your tour today and discover Hume Street Kindy, where little learners begin their journey to greatness.