The FREE Kindy offering is fully inclusive including freshly cooked meals prepared on site, the holistic Shine Advantage Curriculum, Kindy+, an innovative incursion and excursion program, the Little Bakers program, and access to Orbit, an industry first STEM program exclusively available to Rise & Shine families.
Rise & Shine Kindergarten Maroochy River 1 is a place where every child is welcomed with
warmth, care, and a true sense of belonging. Our leadership team brings years of
experience from within the Rise & Shine family, ensuring a strong foundation of knowledge,
passion, and commitment to children’s learning and wellbeing.
At Rise & Shine Maroochy River 1, children play, learn, and grow in an environment that
combines innovation, experience, and genuine care, helping every child shine bright.
Fun Facts
Local Head Office Moments away: Our Local Queensland Head Office is located on the same street as our service, and provides local support for both our families and crew.
STEM Leaders: With Orbit, our Centre of Imagination STEM hub, the Orbit Mobile STEM
Shuttle, and the support of our STEM Ambassador, Dr Laura Driessen, children explore the
wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from the very start.
Community Giving: Maroochy River 1 has proudly hosted charitable events with our
partner Supertee, supporting children in hospital by helping pack medical gowns that bring
comfort and hope.
Smooth Transition to School: Our leading Transition to School program has been carefully
designed by our Curriculum Manager and Head of STEM and Curriculum, helping
kindergarten children take their next step with confidence.
Proudly Family:Owned: Rise & Shine Kindergarten is an Australian family-owned and
operated service, dedicated to delivering premium early learning experiences.
We’ve created a holistic, play-based early-learning curriculum designed to support your child’s whole development academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. Known across the sector for our award-winning STEM program, we lead the way in innovative early childhood education.
Our approach is called the Shine Advantage™ curriculum, a research-driven program that goes beyond teaching letters and numbers. While early literacy and numeracy are essential, true school readiness is built through problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
The Shine Advantage™ Program is structured around five core learning elements, ensuring every child develops the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Smart Start 
Inspired 
Unite 
Fit 
Crew We are happy and honoured to share some of the many testimonials from the hundreds of happy parents of children enrolled at Rise & Shine Kindergarten.
The best decision I have made is sending my son to Rise & Shine Kindergarten Maroochy River.
We came to R&S having been at a different centre, and the difference in the standard of care, attitude, and principles was immediately obvious. Maroochy River is warm and welcoming with friendly staff and inviting indoor and outdoor play areas.
I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the quality of care that my son receives. Educators are supportive, professional, and compassionate. Their attention to detail and caring nature really promote an understanding of my sons’ individual needs. They value and encourage input from parents, which allows educators to adapt activities to reflect and further develop my sons’ specific interests. Communication with parents is excellent, with staff providing real-time updates and an overview each afternoon on a user-friendly app.
The strong connection the educators have established, allows my son to thrive and develop within a secure environment. The primary caregiver approach has been fantastic for building genuine relationships and trust, as a parent this gives me reassurance that my son will feel safe and grow into a confident toddler within this supportive setting.
We’re so thrilled to have found Rise & Shine! Thank you for everything you all do for our little family, we truly are grateful for the dedication and support of the Rise & Shine community!
Fees include all Shine Advantage™ curriculum’s educational programs, Care+, Kindy+,
on premises freshly cooked meals, nappies, sunscreen and enrolment pack.
Rise & Shine Kindergarten would acknowledge the Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognise First Nations peoples’ continued cultural connection to the land, sky and waterways that surround us. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Rise & Shine Kindergarten would acknowledge the Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognise First Nations peoples’ continued cultural connection to the land, sky and waterways that surround us. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
