join the BRK Community
Join Our Waitlist For a Bright Future
Get on the path to early learning by securing your place in our 2026 program. Our waitlist is now open for enrolment
take the first steps toward kindergarten
Your Path To Enrolment
At Bracken Ridge Community Kindergarten, we’re not just preparing children for primary school—we’re nurturing confident, caring, and effective learners, laying the foundation for lifelong success in a safe, welcoming environment.”
Sign Up
Submit your interest by completing the waitlist form for each individual child. You can nominate your preferred group or days, and we will do our best to match your preference.
Intake Begins
Usually before October, our teachers will contact you to confirm if a position is available in one of our kindy groups. This will get the ball rolling for enrolment paperwork.
Play Dates
You will be invited to a group orientation morning where you can explore the kindergarten, get to know the teachers, and let your little one play and socialise with others.
Parent-Teacher Interview
Once you have confirmed your enrolment, we will book a time for you to meet with your teacher in the chosen kindy class. This is an opportunity for our staff to meet you and your child personally, set goals, and alleviate any concerns.
Kindy Commences
Bracken Ridge Kindergarten operates in line with the QLD school calendar. In 2026, your child’s first day will be Tuesday, 27th January, beginning a 10-week term. You will receive an outline of what to bring each week prior to commencement. This will help establish a consistent drop-off routine and create stability and responsibility that will benefit your child well into their primary school years!
Take a look ahead
2026 Kindergarten Snapshot
Our community kindergarten aligns with the QLD state education calendar, meaning we close during the regular school holiday periods. Our teachers will keep you updated as the holidays approach!
*In 2026, it is anticipated that we will be offering a short day program and a long day program
(subject to Lady Gowrie calendar and our enrolment requirements).
Queensland School Terms 2026
Term 1: Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April—10 weeks
Term 2: Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June—10 weeks
Term 3: Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September—10 weeks
Term 4: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December—10 weeks
Queensland School Holidays 2026 (Kindy Closed)
Term 1: Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April—17 days
Term 2: Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July—16 days
Term 3: Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October—17 days
Term 4: Saturday 12 December to Tuesday 26 January 2027—46 days
