Enrolment and fees - West Lakes Shore Kindergarten

Enrolment and fees

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 fill in our Registration of Interest Form (PDF 318KB) for the kindy. 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.

We will send a letter on the 1st of August to offer to families in the local catchment area. After getting this letter families will have to provide us with:

proof of residence (contract of sale or rental agreement)
utility bill (not water)
birth certificate
immunisation records or exemptions.

Once we have sighted these documents you will receive detailed enrolment forms and an orientation letter for a visit in term 4.

Second round offers are made in September. Staff will contact families via phone.

Before your child starts

Orientation days are in term 4. These are held in the afternoon and provide families with an opportunity to meet staff, other children, and explore the kindergarten environment. Educators will do a presentation on the day to parents about kindergarten routines, policies and our philosophy.

Fees

The parent contribution for our kindergarten is $700 per year. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of the year or pay by instalments in terms 1, 2, and 3.

When to pay

We will send out reminder messages via our App and text message to your phone.

Payments are due in week 5 each term.

How to pay

EFT (direct deposit)

BSB: 065151

Account number: 00900631

Please put your child’s name in the notes as the reference.

Immunisations

When you enrol your child you will be asked to provide evidence of their immunisation status.