What we offer
Preschool program
Times
Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Fees
The parent contribution is $75 per term. See our enrolment and fees section below for more information.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- bag
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- 1 piece of fruit per session
- packed lunch.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
What not to bring
Children should not bring these things:
- food containing nuts (some children have nut allergies that can be dangerous)
- unhealthy food or drink (lollies, chocolate, chips, fizzy drinks)
- toys from home.
Bus service
Children who live far enough away from the centre can use the school bus if there’s space available.
Children who catch the bus will have a ‘bus book’ for messages between staff and families.
Please read our bus policy on our Things to Know page.
Enrolment
When your child can start preschool
Your child is entitled to access 4 terms (1 year) of government preschool in the year before they start school.
Children who turn 4 years old:
- before 1 May can start preschool at the beginning of the year
- on 1 May to 31 October can start preschool through the mid-year intake at the start of term 3 of that year
- after 31 October can start preschool at the start of the following year.
Regardless of whether your child starts at the beginning of the year, or through a mid-year intake they will undertake 4 terms of preschool.
If you are not sure about the best time for your child to start preschool or feel your child may benefit from starting preschool later, talk to us about your options.
Early entry
Aboriginal children and children who are or have been in care are eligible for 15 hours of preschool a week after they turn 3, continuing until they start school.
If you have a child with disability or additional needs, they might be able to start preschool earlier if there are places available. Talk to us if this applies to you. Being given early entry to preschool does not guarantee early entry to school.
Before your child starts
Before they start preschool your child will be able to come to a transition visit. This will be a chance for your child to meet our staff and other children. Further information will be provided when your child enrols.
Fees
We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending preschool.
The parent contribution is $85 per term. A lunch program is available and costs $2 per day.
We offer other programs that may have additional costs.
When to pay
We will invoice you via email or your child’s information pocket.
Payments are due in week 3 of each term.
Please contact us if you are having difficulty paying.
How to pay
Cash or cheque
You can pay cash or cheque at the kindy. Please put the payment in a sealed envelope with your child’s full name on the front. Put the envelope in the payments box located at the front office.
EFT information
Payment can be made via EFT. Details will be on the invoice.
Immunisations
When you enrol your child you will be asked to provide evidence of their immunisation status.
Child care services
We offer child care services. These services run for 50 weeks of the year.
Times
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Cost
$330 per week.
$33 per 5 hour session.
