Enrolment and fees - Belair Jean Bonython Kindergarten

Enrolment and fees

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.

We are introducing a mid-year intake into preschool. This means from 2023 children who turn 4:

before 1 May are eligible to start preschool at the beginning of the year.
on 1 May to 31 October can start preschool through the mid-year intake at the beginning of term 3 of that 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 your child turns 4 after 31 October they can start preschool at the beginning of the following year.

If you are uncertain about the best time for your child to start preschool or feel your child may benefit from starting preschool later, please talk to us about your options.

If your child is Aboriginal or under guardianship (in care) they are eligible for 12 hours of preschool after they turn 3. They will then be eligible for 15 hours per week of preschool in the year before they start school.

Early entry

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.

Enrolling your child

You can register your interest to enrol your child with us by using the preschool registration of interest form. This form is also available from us at the kindergarten.

Please refer to the Department website here for further information about kindergarten enrolment processes.

Before your child starts

A parent/carer information session will be held in October before your child’s first orientation session in November. This is a great opportunity to meet staff and discuss any questions or queries you may have about your child’s preschool year.

The orientation session will provide a chance for your child to meet the staff and other children who will be attending the same group.

Fees

We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending preschool.

The parent contribution is $235 per term.

We offer other programs that may have an additional cost.

When to pay

An invoice will be in your pigeon hole in the first 2 weeks of each term. The due date for payment is printed on the invoice.

Please do not hesitate to contact the director if you are having difficulty paying.

How to pay

EFT information

You can pay by direct deposit. Account details are on your account slip.

Immunisations

When you enrol your child you will be asked to provide evidence of their immunisation status.