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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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday 8.45am to 3.00pm(weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9) | 8.45am to 3.00pm | Friday 8.45am to 3.00pm |
Fees
The parent contribution is $65 per term. See our enrolment and fees page for more information.
The parent contribution includes all excursions and performances attended during the year. There are no extra costs.
What to bring
Children need to bring these items each day:
- bag
- hat
- change of clothes (including underwear and socks)
- drink bottle containing water
- 1 piece of fruit
- healthy 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, fruit juice)
- clothes that can't get dirty
- inappropriate or unsafe footwear (thongs)
- toys from home.
Bus service
Your child may be able to catch the school bus to kindy if you live outside of Leigh Creek. Your child will be accompanied by either a staff member or a school student when moving between the bus and kindy.
To arrange for your child to catch the bus, contact Leigh Creek Area School on (08) 8675 2062.
Please read our drop-off, pick-up and bus policy (PDF 289KB).
Library borrowing
We can take your child to borrow books from the Leigh Creek Community School Library every Thursday. If you would like your child to participate, collect a registration form from us or the library.
3-Year- Old Aboriginal Learning Program
From 3 years of age your child can enrol in our Aboriginal learning program. Limited spaces are available and your child must be toilet trained to attend.
Times
In terms 1, 2, 3 and 4 your child may be able to attend up to 3 sessions per week. Additional sessions take place on Wednesdays from 8.45 to 3.00pm when they reach eligible age.
Cost
No cost.
What to bring
- bag
- hat
- change of clothes (including underwear and socks)
- drink bottle containing water
- 1 piece of fruit.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
Additional information
Your child may be able to attend additional sessions after term 1, up to a maximum of 4 sessions per week. Additional sessions are run Mondays and Wednesdays during term time, 12 noon to 3.00pm.
Transitioning program
Our transitioning program will help your child to transition from kindy to primary school.
Times
Tuesday during term 4, 8.45am to 3.00pm.
Cost
The cost of this program is included in your parent contribution.
What to bring
- bag
- hat
- change of clothes (including underwear and socks)
- drink bottle containing water
- 1 piece of fruit
- healthy packed lunch.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
Additional information
Your child will attend school with an early childhood worker for their transition visits. Sessions will gradually get longer over the course of the term so your child becomes familiar with the school environment.