Kangaroo Island Children’s Services operates across 3 sites. Our main Kingscote site is an integrated service for preschool and centre based care. We provide out of school hours care (OSHC) at the Kangaroo Island Community Education Kingscote campus. Our Penneshaw centre based care shares its site with Penneshaw Kindergarten.
Preschool program
Times
Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week during term times. Days are offered over a fortnightly schedule, 3 days one week and 2 days the next week. Fridays are currently offered fortnightly to enable the mid-year intake of children.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am-3pm | 9am-3pm | 9am-3pm | 9am-3pm | 9am-3pm |
Fees
The preschool parent contribution is $8.50 per day. There is an arts levy of $4.10 each term.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- bag
- change of clothes
- nappies (if required)
- drink bottle containing water
- piece of fruit for morning and afternoon snacks
- packed lunch.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
We supply your child with a sun-safe hat that stays on site.
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).
Additional information
Our preschool and centre based care children share spaces throughout the day. We eat, play and enjoy fun activities together.
We don't supply nappies or plastic bags (PDF 150KB). You'll need to provide disposable or cloth nappies (with liners and pilchers) and plastic bags from home. Cloth nappies will be rinsed and returned. We have disposable nappies for emergencies at $1 each.
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 145KB).
Centre based care program
Children from 6 months to 6 years can attend centre based care at both Kingscote and Penneshaw Kindergarten sites. Your child will enjoy a safe and welcoming environment before they start primary school.
Times
Kingscote: Monday to Friday. Session offered are 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm and 8am-6pm.
Penneshaw: Monday and Friday Sessions offered 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm and 8am-6pm and Wednesday 9am-3pm
All sites are closed on public holidays and have an annual closure for 2 weeks during the Christmas/ New Year period.
Cost
Please call 8553 2436 for fee information.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- bag
- change of clothes
- nappies (if required)
- drink bottle containing water
- piece of fruit for morning and afternoon snacks
- packed lunch
- bedding (if sleeping at care).
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
We supply your child with a sun-safe hat that stays on site. Snacks are provided for childcare children over 1yrs.
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).
Additional information
Our preschool and centre based care children share spaces throughout the day. We eat, play and enjoy fun activities together.
We don't supply nappies or plastic bags (PDF 150KB). You'll need to provide disposable or cloth nappies (with liners and pilchers) and plastic bags from home. Cloth nappies will be rinsed and returned. We have disposable nappies for emergencies at $1 each.
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 145KB).
Parenting KI
We manage Parenting KI, a dedicated service for the wellbeing and support of children and families across our Kangaroo Island community. Join our supported playgroups where you and your child can meet other parents or caregivers while you enjoy fun activities.