We offer a number of programs and services to support your child’s early years learning.

Preschool program

Times

Your child can attend preschool for 2 full days per week, plus an extra 10 full days during the year, which is the 15 hours a week your child is entitled to.

Fees

The parent contribution is $360 per year. See our enrolment and fees page 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
• healthy snack
• packed lunch
• library bag.

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.

Additional information

Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 131KB).

Childcare

Childcare is a play-based learning option for children aged between 6 weeks and 6 years. It is available Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 6.00pm, 50 weeks of the year. Our centre closes for 2 weeks over Christmas and on public holidays. 

Operating Hours

Priority of access 

The priority of access guidelines are used to decide who can get into childcare places. This might mean that some families get more sessions than others.

Cost and Session times

You may be eligible for the Australian government's child care subsidy.

Cost before the subsidy:

• Morning: 7.00am to 12.30pm – $45.65
• Extended morning: 7.45am to 3.30pm – $66.40
• Afternoon: 12.30pm to 6.00pm – $45.65
• Day: 7.45am to 6.00pm – $85.05

What to bring

Your child needs to bring these items when they come to childcare: 

• bag
• broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
• change of clothes
• nappies if required
• drink bottle containing water
• milk bottles and formula
• healthy snack
• packed lunch.

Additional information

Contact us for more information about our childcare services. 

Playgroup

Playgroup is a time for parents, caregivers and children to learn together: playing, talking, singing, reading, looking, laughing, learning and belonging. It is available for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Morning tea is provided thanks to community funding. 

Times

Playgroup: Friday's 9.30am to 11.30am during South Australian school terms.

Cost

Gold coin donation per family.

What to bring

Please bring a water bottle containing water and a broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps) for both children and adults. 

Additional information

For information on the current Playgroup program please contact the Centre.

Out of school hours care 

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre offers transport between the centre and Balaklava Primary and Horizon Christian School for children who need out-of-hours school care (OSHC) at the centre. 

Times

• Early morning: 7.00am to 7.45am – $6.15
• Before School Care: 7.45am to 8.45am – $8.30
• After School Care: 3.00pm to 6.00pm – $24.90

Vacation care

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre offers vacation care during South Australian school holidays (except for the 2 week period over Christmas) for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. 

Activities

Some activities we run are:

• cooking 
• pyjama day
• crazy hair and face painting
• disco
• wet and wild
• wheels day 
• dress up day
• picnic in the park.

Additional information

For information on current vacation care programs and costs please contact the centre.