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.

Fees

The parent contribution is $50 per term. See our enrolment and fees page for more information.

What to bring

Children need to bring these items each day:

• bag
• broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style hat
• change of clothes
• drink bottle containing water
• 2 healthy snacks (fruit, vegetable sticks, cheese, crackers, yoghurt)
• packed healthy lunch (sandwich, wrap, salad, finger food).

Your child's clothes should be sun-safe and cover their shoulders.

In summer, please put sunscreen on your child before they come to kindy. We will apply sunscreen to your child when necessary.

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.

Bus service

Loxton North School provides a free afternoon bus service into the Loxton OSHC. The bus departs at 3.45pm and takes your child to the drop-off point in Loxton. Speak to us for more information.

Additional information

Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 16KB).

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, childcare 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.

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.

Times

What to bring

Children need to bring these items:

• bag
• hat
• change of clothes
• nappies if required
• drink bottle containing water
• healthy snack.

Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.

Playgroup

Parents, caregivers and children birth to 5 years old are welcome to attend our playgroup. You and your child can meet other families and have a morning of fun and adventure.

Times

Wednesday, 8:45am to 11.45am during school terms.

Cost

Gold coin donation.

What to bring

Please bring:

• piece of fruit
• drink bottle containing water
• change of clothes
• nappies if required.