Magical beginnings since 1940
Welcome to all our new families in 2026!
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Welcome to all our new families in 2026! -
Chiselhurst is a well-established Toowoomba kindergarten that was thoughtfully founded by Miss Anne Clark in the year 1940, as a direct response to the challenging conditions that children and families were enduring during the tumultuous times of World War II.
Today, this cherished institution proudly gives voice to the experiences and stories of 6 generations and counting! With unwavering commitment, deep love, and a spirit of collaboration, we wholeheartedly embrace our important responsibility to help create a world where every child can grow, learn, and truly flourish.
Who we are…
What’s Happening At Chiselhurst
Week 4
We have FLOWN through the first few weeks and break-neck speed! Welcome to all of our new and returning families. We have already had our Mother’s Mix and Mingle with an excellent turn out despite the nasty weather!!
Tuesday 17 February is our Annual General Meeting - this is open to all of our members (current families) and starts at 7pm in the pod. See you there!
In a few short weeks, we will have our Welcome Party, as well as a visit from the Tooth Fairy!
Keep an eye out for what we are up to on our Facebook Page.
Click here for more information on this week and to see what else we have been up to over the years!
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We are able to accommodate 88 students across a 5-day fortnight, providing Queensland Government Approved Programs that are eligible for Free Kindy. As an affiliate of Lady Gowrie, who act as a governing body for over 90 community kindergartens throughout Queensland, we are equipped and supported in delivering an excellent kindergarten education to every child.
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Chiselhurst offers four Approved Kindergarten Programs for children who are 4 years old by the 30th of June of the current year. These groups run as a 5-day fortnight as follows:
ACACIA:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Alternate Wednesdays
8:30 am - 2:45 pm each day
BANKSIA:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Alternate Wednesdays
8:15 am - 2:30 pm each day
CASUARINA:
Alternate Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
8:30 am - 2:45 pm each day
DAISY:
Alternate Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
8:15 am - 2:30 pm each day
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As of January, 2024, the Queensland Government will provide free kindergarten for eligible age children (turning 4 years of age by the 30th June in the year of their attendance).
Other Fees:
Wait List Fee (per Child) - $30.00
Enrolment Fee (per Child) - $100.00
Annual Chiselhurst Association Membership Fee (per family) - $5.00
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As of January 2025, we are no longer offering After Hours Care.
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Children can be placed on the wait list from birth by submitting a completed wait list form with a $30 non-refundable booking fee.
Usually around July we begin sending out letters of offer to those families on the wait list for the next year’s kindergarten program. The position is secured once we have received your acceptance and associated enrolment/association fees.
Most positions are filled by the end of November, however late withdrawals can extend the period in which positions are offered.
Our wait lists are often quite long, and not every child on our wait list will be offered a position.
Click Here to view our Wait List Policy
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Our Open Day gives any prospective families a chance to visit our centre and join in a morning of Kindergarten activites.
“Seeing each child come alive, their curiosity ignited, their minds full with wonder and their belief in themselves and others grown, that’s the magic! Nurturing experiences are like fairy dust - sprinkle it on them and they will discover their wings”
