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
Before they start preschool your child can come to pre-entry transition visits. These will be in November and will be a chance for your child to meet the staff and other children.
Fees
We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending preschool.
The parent contribution is $85.00 per term. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of each term or to pay instalments of $8.50 each week.
When to pay
We will invoice you each term via your child's information pocket.
Payments are due by week 4 each term.
Please contact us if you are having difficulty paying.
How to pay
Cash or cheque
You can pay by cash or cheque at the centre.
If our office staff are not available to take payment, please put the payment in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and payment amount on the front. Put it in the fees box located by the over-3's heater (near the entrance).
Envelopes are available on top of the fees box.
EFT information
You can pay by direct deposit.
BSB: 105144
Account number: 042340740
Please put your eldest child’s name in the notes as the reference.
Preschool session times
Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 8.30am to 1.30pm | 8.30am to 1.30pm | 8.30am to 1.30pm | – |
What to bring
Children need to bring these items each day:
- bag
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- fruit for morning snack (leave this in their bag)
- packed lunch (place in the lunch trolley)
- nappies if required.
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.
Long day care
Long day care is full or part-day childcare for babies, toddlers and children under the age of 6. It provides play-based educational care from qualified teachers or children’s services professionals using the National Quality Framework.
We suggest that you and your child attend our centre for an orientation visit before starting childcare with us.
Your child may attend full-time, part-time or occasionally.
Times
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.00am to 6.00pm | 7.00am to 6.00pm | 7.00am to 6.00pm | 7.00am to 6.00pm | 7.00am to 6.00pm |
Cost
Full day (7.00am to 6.00pm) - $105.00
Before preschool session (7.00am to 8.30am) - $19.75
Morning session (7.00am to 1.30pm) - $68.75
Afternoon session (1.30pm to 6.00pm) - $47.75
Full week (7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday) - $510.00
What to bring
Children need to bring these items each day:
- whole piece of fruit to share
- formula if required.
Additional information
We are registered to receive childcare subsidy. You can claim through Centrelink, who will pay up to 85% of your childcare fees.
See our priority of access procedure (PDF 37KB) and childcare fees (PDF 48KB) for more information.
Playgroup
Playgroup is an interactive, fun opportunity for children and parents to play and learn together. Playgroups are usually supported by an early childhood professional who will give support, information and advice about children’s health, learning and development.
Families with a child aged 5 and under are welcome to join others to learn together through play, stories and song.
Times
Saturdays, 10.00am to 11.30am.
Cost
No cost.
What to bring
Please bring:
- SunSmart hat
- sunscreen
- clothes for messy outdoor nature play.
Additional information
Older siblings are welcome.