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
If your child has not attended our occasional care program, we will invite you to visit in term 4 for information sessions. These are a great opportunity to meet staff and learn about our centre.
Fees
We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending kindergarten.
The parent contribution is $480 per year. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of the year or pay instalments of $120 each term.
Please talk to us if you'd like to set up an alternative payment plan for the term.
When to pay
We will send an invoice to your home or email address each term.
Payments are due by week 4 each term.
Please contact us if you are having difficulty paying.
How to pay
Cash, cheque or Centrepay
You can pay cash or cheque at the kindy. Please put the payment in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on the front. Put the envelope in the payments box at the front reception desk.
You can also pay by Centrepay. Forms are available from us.
EFT information
You can pay by direct deposit.
BSB: 065128
Account number: 10037330
Please put your child’s name in the notes as the reference and let us know once paid.
Preschool session times
Your child can attend preschool for 30 hours per fortnight.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00am to 3.00pm | 8.00am to 3.00pm | 8.00am to 3.00pm odd weeks (total of 3 sessions) | – | – |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | 8.00am to 3.00pm even weeks (total of 3 sessions) | 8.00am to 3.00pm | 8.00am to 3.00pm |
What to bring
Children need to bring these items each day:
- small bag or backpack
- hat that covers ears, face and neck (no caps)
- change of clothes, including underwear and socks
- drink bottle containing water only
- healthy fruit or vegetable snack
- packed lunch
- nappies and wipes 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.
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 and session availability.
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:
- small bag or backpack
- hat that covers ears, face and neck (no caps)
- change of clothes, including underwear and socks
- drink bottle containing water only
- healthy fruit or vegetable snack
- nappies and wipes if required.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
Playgroup
Our playgroups allow children from birth to 5 years old, and their families, to play and learn together in our community space.
We are limiting the total number of people to ensure we can follow the density and physical distancing guidelines outlined by SA Health of no more than 1 person per 2 square meters in an enclosed space. Before the playgroup session, ensure you and your child/ren are booked in by calling the Centre on (08) 8268 1200.
Times
Families can book into our Monday playgroup for children aged 0-5 years: 9:00am - 10:30am (school term only).
In term 1, 2023 we will be offering a baby playgroup running alongside Learning Together for babies from birth to confident walkers: 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Commencing Monday, 6 February 2023.
Bookings are essential, 1 adult can attend per family.
*This may change over time, but to ensure we can physically distance and uphold COVID-safe protocols.
Cost
This program is free.
What to bring
Please bring these items:
- hat that covers ears, face and neck (no caps)
- drink bottle containing water only
- nappies and wipes if required.