Kindergartens
Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland (MMCNQ) Kindergartens are proudly located on Catholic school sites across the Townsville Diocese, providing families with high-quality early learning in a faith-filled community.
Continuity of Learning
One of the greatest benefits of our kindy-school co-location model in the seamless transition if offers children as they begin their education journey.
Our Kindergartens - located across Townsville and throughout North Queensland - give children opportunities to participate in the life of their local Catholic school community. This may include visiting the library, attending Mass, joining art or science programs, participating in school sports, assemblies, and special celebrations.
Enriching Learning Environments
Across the Diocese, we are proud to offer a diverse range of Kindergarten settings that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our experienced Early Childhood Teachers deliver high-quality educational programs in safe, supportive and stimulating environments that nurture the best start to your child's learning journey and successful transition to school.
The Kindergarten Program
Our programs are guided by the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG), developed by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. The QKLG aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting Educators to enrich children's learning and provide high-quality early education in a variety of contexts.
The program is built around five key learning and development areas that mirror the EYLF outcomes:
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators
An Inclusive and Supportive Program
At Catholic Kindergartens, we believe every child has the right to experience the joy of childhood and to reach their full potential.
Our programs are inclusive, engaging, and designed to build success for life. Experienced teachers embed essential literacy and numeracy concepts, while also fostering independence, resilience, positive relationships, health and wellbeing, and effective communication skills.
Each Kindergarten provides a balance of intentional teaching and child-initiated, inquiry-based learning through purposeful play. This approach gives children ownership of their learning and encourages curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of discovery.
What is Free Kindy?
Free Kindy provides eligible children with 15 hours of free kindy per week for up to 40 weeks in a Queensland Government approved program.
Kindy is a part-time education program for children in the year before they start school. It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore, play, and learn in a supportive environment. Through fun, play-based activities, children develop early learning skills, build confidence, and improve their overall wellbeing.
Choice Across North Queensland
At MMCNQ, families can choose from 14 quality kindergartens across North Queensland.
Our Kindergartens operate within both St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres and Catholic school sites, giving families flexibility and connection to community.
Each Kindergarten provides faith-inspired, play-based learning environment, led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers who are passionate about nurturing every child's curiosity, confidence, and love of learning.
Where you prefer the convenience of an Early Learning Centre or the community connection of a school based Kindergarten, MMCNQ offers choice, quality, and care - grounded in the values of St Mary MacKillop.
Early Learning Centre (ELC)
Kindergarten
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)