Operating Hours and Groups
At Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten, we operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days.
- Kindergarten Program: Wedneday and Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm
- Littlies Program A: Wedneday and/or Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm
- Littlies Program B: Wedneday and/or Friday, 8:45am to 2:45pm
Welcome
Maclagan Winermere Kindergarten was founded in 1970 as a non-profit community educational centre. The Kindergarten premises are kindly donated by the late Mr James Monaghan whose overwhelming generosity of the use of the building.
Our centre is celebrated for its grounds and beautiful outdoor and indoor play areas. Spaces are designed to allow your child to explore, pretend, reflect, run and play - all the essentials for a happy childhood.
Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten provides access to quality early education and care in a supportive community environment to children from Maclagan, Acland, Quinalow, Kaimkillenbun, Peranga, Kulpi, Cooyar, Evergreen and surrounding areas. Our qualified and dedicated professional staff work in partnership with parents in a caring, safe and inspiring environment to provide experiences that lay the foundations for life-long learning.
Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten hours of operation are between 7:30am and 4:30pm, with children in attendance from 8:00am to 3:30pm.
Child-Led Learning
No two days are the same at Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten. Our teaching team tailor each day’s learning taking into account the interests of the children in the group. The spacious environment at our kindy is thoughtfully planned and well resourced. There is a focus on music, drama, literature and visual arts and time spent discovering the natural environment outdoors.
Community Spirit
Community spirit is important to us at Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten. We foster our strong ties to the local community by encouraging parent input and involvement in the daily operations of the kindergarten and programming decisions. We often hold and partake in community events and love connecting with local businesses and groups around us.