We offer a number of programs and services to support your child’s early years learning.
Preschool
We invite you to join the governing council, which meets twice a term to make sure the centre runs smoothly. Read through what a governing council does and speak to us to register your interest.
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.
Try to register your interest by 30 June, but you can do this any time during the year.
Priority will be given to children living in our catchment area. If you don’t live in our catchment area you should indicate at least 2 other preschool options on your form.
If we can give your child a place with us we’ll send you an offer letter in term 3. You can accept the offer by filling in and sending back the acceptance slip by the due date.
Before your child starts
Mid Year intake
We will send out the first round of enrolment offers at during late February- early March. These offers are made to children who live within our local catchment area.
If we have places available a second round of enrolment offers takes place later in term 1 from late March- early April and includes children who do not live within our catchment area. If you receive an offer for your child, we will invite you to an enrolment meeting during term 2
Beginning of year Intake
We will send out the first round of enrolment offers at the start of term 3, beginning of August. These offers are made to children who live within our local catchment area.
A second round of enrolment offers takes place later in term 3 from the beginning of September and includes children who do not live within our catchment area. If you receive an offer for your child, we will invite you to an enrolment meeting towards the end of term 3 or early in term 4.
Fees
We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending preschool.
The parent contribution is $480 per year. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of the year or to pay instalments of $120 each term. You are welcome to discuss payment options with us.
When to pay
We will invoice you by week 2 of each term.
Payments are due within 1 week.
Please contact us if you are having difficulty paying.
How to pay
Cash or EFTPOS
You can pay cash or via EFTPOS at our reception desk. For cash payments, please put the money in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on the front and put the envelope in our payments box.
EFT information
You can pay by direct deposit.
BSB: 085599
Account number: 508090473
Please put your child’s name in the notes as the reference.
Times
Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 8.45am to 3.00pm | Tuesday 8.45am to 3.00pm | Wednesday 8.45am to 3.00pm On four Wednesdays during the term | Thursday – | Friday – |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday – | Tuesday – | Wednesday 8.45am to 3.00pm On four Wednesdays during the term | Thursday 8.45am to 3.00pm | Friday 8.45am to 3.00pm |
What to bring
Children need to bring these items each day:
- bag
- hat
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- healthy snack
- 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.
Additional information
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 133KB).
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, child care 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.
Occasional care session times
Children generally can attend one session each week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday – | Tuesday 8.45am to 11.30am | Wednesday – | Thursday 8.45am to 11.30am | Friday – |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday – | Tuesday – | Wednesday – | Thursday 8.45am to 11.30am12.15pm to 3.00pm | Friday – |
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
Children need to bring these items each day:
- bag
- hat
- change of clothes
- nappies and nappy changing items if required
- baby bottle containing milk if required
- drink bottle containing water
- healthy snack.