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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– | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 9.00am to 3.00pm alternate weeks | – |
Fees
The parent contribution is $340 per year. See our enrolment and fees page for more information.
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
- packed lunch.
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
What not to bring
Your child should not bring unhealthy food or drink (lollies, chocolate, chips and fizzy drinks).
Additional information
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 600KB).
Rural care
Rural care is a service offered in smaller rural communities that are unable to sustain viable child care options. Rural care includes both long day care and before and after school care which runs alongside our preschool program.
Times
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Cost
This program offers full day, half day and after school sessions. The cost is $82 per day, please see our rural care fees schedule for more information on our sessions and costs. This cost may be less if you are eligible for the Australian Government's child care subsidy.
Enrolling you child
Before your child begins childcare, you need to make a claim for childcare subsidy via your myGov account. Please speak to the director if you need any help with this.
All forms and documents must be completed and signed at least 2 weeks before starting.
We encourage all families who want to enrol their child to visit the centre. A staff member will show you around and explain routines and policies. You will be able to ask any questions and to spend time with your child and our staff before your child starts at the centre. Please ring to make an appointment.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items:
- bag
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- nappies if needed
- drink bottle containing water
- healthy snack
- packed lunch
- any comforters
- sunscreen (if allergic to centre sunscreen).
Weeks of operation
Fifty weeks per year as approved by the department's rural care program manager. The centre will be closed from Christmas until early January.
Playgroup
Times
Thursday 9.00am to 10.30am.
Cost
Gold coin donation.
What to bring
Your child should bring a piece of fruit to share and a hat.
Additional information
Playgroup is an informal session where parents, carers, babies and young children up to school age can socialise in a relaxed environment. Both adults and children can gain from a regular playgroup session – it is a time to talk, make friends and share experiences. There will be different activities that children can choose from. They can play freely and learn at their own pace while you lend a helping hand. The playgroup coordinator will be there to help you and can also tell you about local support services.
Our playgroup is a combined playgroup with Saddleworth Early Learning Centre. We alternate our sessions each week between Riverton Kindergarten and Saddleworth Early Learning Centre. Please check out our facebook group to find out more information.