Frequently Asked Questions
What do we provide?
- Morning Tea - fresh fruit with milk or water
- Afternoon Tea - variety of mixed sandwiches, yoghurt, vegies ie carrot, cucumber, cheese, cabanossi, tomatoes, corn sultanas, dip & biscuits, cruskits with spread, picklets, bread sticks with spread, chicken Goujons
- Wet wipes, sunscreen, tissues, toilet paper, hand towels, soap.
What do parents provide?
- Lunch
- Drink bottle with water
- Sheets
- Nappies
Do you have places available ?
- Children 2-3 years old:
New Enrolment commences at the beginning of each year, however sometimes vacancies may come up throughout the year so always best to check.
- Children 4-5 years old:
As we give our Possums first priority into the Wombat room, any new children will need to go onto the Waiting List.
How old must my child be start?
Your child must be 2 years old to start Pre-School. Our licence is for children 2-6 years only.
My child doesn't turn 2 until later in the year?
If your child doesn't turn 2 until after March, you will have to go on the Waiting List.
Is there a bond?
Yes $300. The bond is returned when you leave.
Can my child bring any type of food for lunch?
No. We are a Nut-free Pre-School. For further information about what you cannot bring to Pre-School, please read our Food Exclusion Policy.
Do the children sleep? For how long and what time do they go to sleep? What if they don’t sleep?
All children are offered rest/sleep time after Lunch between 12-2pm.
If your child does not have a day sleep, we have a designated area where they can rest, read or play with quiet activities
Are we Centrelink approved?
Yes we are an approved provider. This means once if you are approved, Centrelink will contribute towards your child care costs.
Claiming for the subsidy and any other fee relief is your responsibility. For further information, go to our Fees & Government Funding Page.
Are there any other fees we have to pay?
Yes.
- Enrolment Fees
- There is an initial $70 Enrolment fee when you first apply
- To hold your child’s place for the next year we charge $50 re-enrolment fee
- Bond
- $300 bond to secure your spot and returnable when you leave
What if I think my child will have trouble settling in?
We encourage parents to bring their child in for a few play sessions before starting, and staying for a while with them, to gently introduce them to the new environment.
If your child is still unsettled when starting, we can try half days to help your child to settle in. Our staff are very experienced with this, and will do whatever they can to help both you and your child feel comfortable.