Kinder Questions to Ask on Your First Tour
Walking into a tour with a few clear questions makes it much easier to compare centres fairly. Use these prompts to judge the things that matter most for your child's kindergarten year.
What's inside this checklist
- Is the kindergarten program government-funded, and which year levels does it cover?
- What are the educators' qualifications, and how long has the team worked together?
- How do educators support school readiness — confidence, routines, and early literacy and numeracy?
- What does a typical day look like, including outdoor play, meals, and rest?
- How do you keep families updated on learning and daily moments?
- What are the educator-to-child ratios, and how is settling-in supported?
Bring this list to each tour so you can compare answers side by side, then trust the centre that feels both warm and well-organised.
Ready to compare in person? Book a tourMore resources
Checklist
Starting childcare checklist
A practical checklist families can use before their first day, from routines to bag essentials.
Guide
Kinder questions to ask on your first tour
Simple prompts to help parents compare centres, educators, and learning environments with confidence.
Planning
CCS planning worksheet
A simple planning worksheet families can use to map fees, subsidy expectations, and weekly care needs.
