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.

Children who turn 4 years old:

• before 1 May can start preschool at the beginning of the year
• on 1 May to 31 October can start preschool through the mid-year intake at the start of term 3 of that year
• after 31 October can start preschool at the start of the following year.

Regardless of whether your child starts at the beginning of the year, or through a mid-year intake they will attend 4 terms of preschool.

If you are not sure about the best time for your child to start preschool or feel your child may benefit from starting preschool later, talk to us about your options.

Early entry

Aboriginal children and children who are or have been in care are eligible for 15 hours of preschool a week after they turn 3, continuing until they start school.

If you have a child with a disability or additional needs, they may be able to start preschool earlier if there are places available. Talk to us if this applies to you. Early entry to preschool does not guarantee early entry to school.

Enrolling your child

You are required to register your interest to enrol your child with us by using the preschool registration of interest form. This form is also available from us.

Try to register your interest by 30 June.

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.

Enrolment offer letters will be emailed to families in Term 3 for beginning year enrolments and Term 1 for mid-year entry.

Fees

We ask you to contribute towards the cost of your child attending preschool.

The parent contribution is $760 per year. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of the year or pay instalments of $190 each term.

Fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

When to pay

A statement of fees will be provided to all families from the Department for Education finance team by week 4 of each term, via email. Payments are due as noted on statements.

Please contact us if you are having difficulty paying.

How to pay

Payment can be made online. A receipt will always be issued.

EFT information

You can pay by direct deposit.

BSB: 105015

Account number: 096407540

Please put your child’s full name as the reference.

Immunisations

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