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.
2 full days Monday and Tuesday.
When enrolling you can have the option to receive 3 full days Wednesday sessions per term along with a shorter day at the end of term.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.45am to 3.30pm | 8.45am to 3.30pm | 8.45am to 3.30pm | site closed | site closed |
Fees
The parent contribution is $125 per term. If your child is not attending the Friday sessions the parent contribution will be $110 per term. 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)
* a spare change of clothes
* drink bottle containing water
* healthy snack
* packed lunch with cooling blocks
* fruit to share
* health care plan (if your child requires medication) see our health and wellbeing policy (PDF 576KB).
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 as they may become lost or broken.
Additional information
Drop-off and pick-up
Parking is located behind the Barossa Arts Regional Gallery.
Please read our drop-off and pick-up procedure (PDF 395KB).
Daily routine
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.45am | arrival, unpack bags, lunches and water bottle |
| 8.45am to 10.00am | inside and outside play |
| 10.00am to 10.30am | group experience and snack time |
| 10.30am to 12.00pm | inside and outside play |
| 12.00pm to 12.45pm | lunch and relaxation time |
| 12.45pm to 3.15pm | inside and outside play including combined fruit snack |
| 3.15pm to 3.30pm | last mat and dismissal, including packing up time. |
Playgroup
Unfortunately our Playgroup is not running at the moment.
Our playgroup is a great way to connect with other Barossa Valley families and the wider community. Children from ages 0 to 5 years can attend. You and your child can meet new friends, talk with staff and get to learn about our kindy.
Times
10.00am to 11.30am, Fridays from week 2 to week 9 of each term.
Cost
Gold coin donation.
What to bring
Fruit to share.
Additional information
After your second session, you'll need to become a member of Playgroup SA. Our playgroup is coordinated by 1 of our preschool staff members.