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.
Children can come for 2 days per week, plus 1 half day each fortnight.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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8.45am to 3.30pm | 8.45am to 3.30pm | 8:45am to 11:45am | 8.45am to 3.30pm | 8.45am to 3.30pm |
Fees
The parent contribution is $90 per term. Plus a once off $20 Fundraising Levy in you child's first eligible term of preschool..
See our enrolment and fees page for more information.
What to bring
Children need to bring these items each day:
- bag with a name tag
- wide brimmed or bucket hat
- change of clothes
- nappies if required
- drink bottle containing water
- 2 healthy snacks
- packed lunch
- communication book (if travelling by bus).
Children should wear comfortable and old clothes they can get dirty in. Their shoes should be suitable for running. Iron-on logos are available to purchase.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings. Lost property is placed near the sign-in sheet or on the window sill in the nappy change area.
What not to bring
Children should not bring these things:
- food containing nuts (some children have nut allergies that can be dangerous)
- eggs (some children have egg allergies)
- unhealthy food or drink (lollies, chocolate, chips, bars or processed food).
Bus service
A bus service is available to children on Tuesdays and Fridays. A staff member meets children at Naracoorte Primary School and travels with them to preschool by a link bus. Speak to our director for more information about this service.
Additional information
We have a positive relationship with all local primary schools in Naracoorte and surrounding area. To assist your decision of school choice, contact schools to discuss the needs of your family.
Our library has a range of fiction and non-fiction that children and parents can borrow. A book club is available twice a term to purchase books.
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 91KB).
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.
Times
Children generally can go to 1 session a week.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9.00am to 11.45am 12.45pm to 3.30pm | _ | _ | 9.00am to 11.45am 12.45pm to 3.30pm | _ |
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:
- bag with a name tag
- wide brimmed or bucket hat
- change of clothes
- nappies if required
- drink bottle containing water
- healthy snack.