We offer a number of programs and services to support your child’s early years learning.
Preschool
Our centre offers quality played-based learning. We develop strong relationships with families and children and work in partnership with families to support children. We follow children's interests, theories and thinking and aim to develop skills such as communication, problem solving and a sense of curiosity.
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 our centre.
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.
We offer two intakes per 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.
You can accept the offer by filling in and sending back the acceptance slip by the due date.
If you’re unsure about the best time for your child to start preschool, talk to your preschool director about your options.
Before your child starts
After accepting a place with us we will organise a time to meet with parents/ caregivers to find out more about your child and share information about our centre and preschool programs.
Before your child starts preschool you can come to transition visits, these are a chance for your child to meet our staff and other children.
Fees
We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending preschool.
The parent contribution is $560 per year. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of the year or pay instalments of $140 each term.
When to pay
We will invoice you at the start of each term.
Payments are due by week 4 of each term.
Please contact us if you are having difficulty paying.
How to pay
EFT information
You can pay by direct deposit.
BSB: 065112
Account number: 10233819
Please put your child’s full name as the reference.
Eftpos
You can pay by Eftpos within the centre at reception.
Preschool session times
Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 8.30am to 3.10pm | Tuesday 8.30am to 3.10pm | Wednesday 8.30am-11.50am Even Weeks only | Thursday – | Friday – |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday – | Tuesday – | Wednesday 8.30am-11.50am Even Weeks Only | Thursday 8.30am to 3.10pm | Friday 8.30am-3.10pm |
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- bag
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- a piece of fruit
- lunch
- afternoon healthy snack.
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.
Additional information
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.
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 or please complete our Occasional Care Waitlist Form (PDF 238 KB) and email to dl.1450.leaders@schools.sa.edu.au.
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.
Occasional care session times
Children generally can go to 1 session a week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday – | Tuesday – | Wednesday 12pm to 2.45pm | Thursday – | Friday – |
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- bag
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water
- healthy snack
- nappies and wipes.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
Playgroup
Our playgroup provides an interactive, fun place for children and parents to play and learn together. Playgroup sessions are supported by Learning Together Educators who provide information and advice about your child's health, learning and development.
To register your interest or find out more information on Playgroup please email
education.Learningtogethercommunitiescentraladelaide@sa.gov.auTimes
0 to 5 years - Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11.00am
Baby Playgroup (Commences Term 4 2023) - Mondays from 9.30am to 10.30am
What to bring
A hat for outside play and a drink bottle containing water.