Homeschool Community
Drop-Off Service
Our Experiences
Nature-Based Adventures
Excursions to parks, reserves, and natural spaces along the Sunshine Coast
Creative Arts & Performance
Opportunities for visual arts, music, dance, and drama.
Mind-Body Connection Workshops
Social-emotional learning through movement and mindfulness.
Interactive Science & STEM
Engaging activities that inspire innovation and curiosity.
Collaborative Games & Play
Sports, group challenges, and meaningful social play.
Community Visits
Excursions to museums, libraries, and cultural spaces.
About Kidspace
At Kidspace Homeschooling Hub, we provide a vibrant and
enriching space for homeschoolers to engage in meaningful play,
build essential life skills, and form lasting friendships.
Our drop-off care service is designed to support homeschooling
families by fostering social connections and community
engagement in a safe and nurturing environment.
Kidspace is a purposefully different community hub with an
experienced educational team dedicated to providing children
with community centred opportunities for recreation, leisure &
holistic learning.
Fee Calculator
Use our handy calculator to estimate your fees based on CCS eligibility.
A word from
Rachael Clark
Coordinator of Home Education Queensland
I recently spent a few days with Kevan and Lynne from Kidspace in Caloundra and felt compelled to share my experience with the broader home education community. As Co-ordinator of HEQ Inc and an advocate for home educators, I’ve seen many programs—but nothing quite like this. Kidspace offers a nurturing, play-based learning environment led by passionate, qualified educators (including one who home educates herself). The care, respect, and genuine engagement I witnessed from the entire team was remarkable. Their vision to support home-educating families has led to something truly special.
After three years of persistent lobbying, Kevan and the team have secured government approval to run Australia’s first CCS-subsidised drop-off program for home-educated children under 13. It runs 9am–3pm, Monday to Saturday (including school holidays), at $65 a day with meals included—and with CCS, it can be as low as $6.50 depending on your income. The program includes community adventures, workshops, and free play, and bookings are easily managed through their app. With an outstanding 1:10 educator-to-child ratio and incredible facilities, I wholeheartedly encourage families to explore what Kidspace has created—it's a game-changer for our community.
Above and beyond.... I'd highly recommend Kidspace
Christian
Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Children must be enrolled with the Queensland Département of
Education Home Education Unit and have a current registration
number.
Children attending Kidspace Day Sessions (9am – 3pm) must be
registered with Dep. Education Qld – Home Education Unit.
Aged 5 until they turn 13. Home Schooled children can attend Kidspace for Morning,
Afternoon, Saturday & Vacation Care sessions if they are not
registered with the Home School Unit.
During term time, Monday to Friday – 9.00 until 3.00
Children can arrive from 8.45, and collected at 3.00. However, if there is an excursion, parents should check excursion departure and return times.
YES, homeschooled children can attend other sessions;
Mornings 6.30 – 9.00 during term time
Afternoon 3.00 – 6.30 during term time
Every Saturday 7.00 – 5.00
Vacation Care 7.00 – 6.00
These sessions will include children who attend State / Private
Schools
YES. Our team of educators are experienced, and receive regular training in how to support children with additional needs. Families should provide Kidspace with details of their child’s diagnosis, and details of how we can best support them.
NO. Regular and casual bookings are available. Casual bookings can be made via our APP for specific days that best suit your family. Contact us for permanent bookings (eg: each Monday and Thursday).
Our Service Approval allows for a maximum of 30 children each day, with 3 educators.
YES, however, we are unable to apply the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
to your daily fee due to Government Regulations. Full fee would be applied.
Please follow this link to Service Australia (CentreLink) website;
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
Also, see Services Australia website about the Additional Child Care
Subsidy which may pay for up to 100% of our daily fee;
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/additional-child-care-subsidy
YES. However, we understand that each child’s NDIS plan may differ, therefore please check with your Plan Manager to see if your child’s plan covers attendance at Kidspace. (Usually the plan needs to include Item 04_143_0136_6_1 Group Activities in the Community)
On the Kidspace website, please click the button “Enrol Now”. Please ensure you include your Home School Unit Registration Number, CRN Number (If you are eligible for CCS), and any medical conditions, dietary requirements, etc
Please pack a sun safe hat, water bottle and a change of clothes. Also, ensure medications are provided and a “Permission to Administer Medication” form has been completed and signed.
All Kidspace Educators have;
Current Blue Cards, First Aid / Asthma / Anaphylaxis / CPR
Certificates.
NO. Our service provides Recreation, Leisure and Social environments for Home Schooled children.
YES. We provide nutritious breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.