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 up to 15 hours per week or 30 hours per fortnight.
Sessions are 2 full days in one week, and 3 full days the next week. We try to be flexible and accommodate the needs of working parents where possible.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9.00am to 3.00pm | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 9.00am to 3.00pm | – |
We understand it can be hard sometimes to get to kindergarten by 9.00am. It's ok if you arrive a bit later.
Fees
The parent contribution is $100 per term. 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 (including underwear and socks)
- drink bottle containing water
- a piece of fruit
- packed lunch.
The clothes your child wears or brings to kindy are important. Please make sure your child wears or brings:
- old clothes so they can get dirty
- clothes that are easy to undo so they can go to the toilet by themselves
- shoes suitable for running and climbing
- wet-weather clothing such as a raincoat, wet-weather pants and gumboots so they can participate in wet-weather play.
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 or precious items from home.
Additional information
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 388KB).
Occasional care
Occasional care is for children under school age who aren’t in any other early childhood education and care programs, such as preschool, childcare or family day care. It promotes young children’s development by giving them access to high-quality early childhood education.
It may help parents to take part in a range of activities including non-work and casual work commitments.
Priority of access
The education department has a priority of access policy to decide who can get into occasional care. This might mean that some families get more sessions than others.
Talk to us about enrolling in occasional care.
Times
Children generally can go to 1 session a week.
Children over 2 years old
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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– | – | 9.00am to 11.45am 12.15pm to 3.00pm | 9.00am to 11.45am | – |
Cost
This program costs $5 per session and $2.50 for siblings.
If you have an Australian Government Pensioner Concession or Health Care Card, the cost is $1.50 per session and 75 cents for siblings.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items:
- bag
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- nappies if required
- drink bottle containing water
- a piece of fruit.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
Playgroup
Playgroup is an informal session where parents, carers, babies, and young children can come together in a relaxed environment and socialise. Regular playgroup sessions can benefit you and your child, as it is a chance for you to enjoy spending time with your child as well as other parents or carers and children.
Playgroup is also a great way for you and your child to become familiar with the kindergarten, the educators and some of the families and children in the local community.
Times
Playgroup is each Friday 9.00am to 11.00am during school terms. You do not need to book.
Cost
This program costs $2 per family.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- a piece of fruit or healthy snack.
Transition
We offer a transition program for children before they start kindergarten. Your child can attend preschool for one session per week in the term before they commence kindergarten, where spaces are available. This program gives your child a smooth transition to their kindergarten year. It also helps them to get to know our staff, the flow of the day and the kindergarten environment.
Cost
This program costs $40 per term.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring:
- bag
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- a piece of fruit.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.