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.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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8.45am to 3.30pm | — | 8.45am to 3.30pm | — | 8.45am to 11.45am odd weeks |
Monday | Tuesday* | Wednesday | Thursday* | Friday |
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— | 8.45am to 3.30pm | — | 8.45am to 3.30pm | 8.45am to 11.45am even weeks |
*We offer a speech and language program at our Tuesday and Thursday Kurraka sessions. See the support available for children with disability page on the education department's website.
Fees
The parent contribution is $165 per term. See our enrolment and fees page for more information.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- backpack with 2 shoulder straps
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps) – terms 1 and 4
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- healthy snack
- packed lunch.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
You can also buy our Flagstaff Oval kindy t-shirts and windcheaters.
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.
Transition to kindergarten
We offer a transition program before children start kindy. Your child will enjoy fun activities and learn about kindy life in a safe environment.
Times
Fridays 12 noon to 1.30pm for 8 weeks in term 4.
Cost
$50 paid in week 1 of term 4.
Additional information
Our transition program runs at the same time as our term 4 playgroup.
Playgroup
Our staff-run playgroup runs once per week for children under 5 and their parents or caregivers. You and your child will meet other children and families before starting at kindy.
Times
Fridays 12 noon until 1.30pm, week 1 to 9 each term.
Cost
$45 per family each term.
Additional information
Our term 4 playgroup runs at the same time as our kindy transition program.
Emergency care
We offer occasional emergency care. You will need to contact us to confirm our capacity.
Cost
$8 per session - paid on the day.