You and your family are a very important part of our preschool. We value and welcome your support and hope you and your family will become involved in your child’s preschool experience.
Families are welcome to make an appointment with staff to discuss their child‘s progress and overall development. This is an opportunity for staff and parents to collaborate on their child‘s interests, strengths and family values.
Family Communication
Working collaboratively with families to build meaningful relationships is at the core of our service. We use OWNA, a secure communication platform that provides insights into your child’s day, the ability to access to your child’s information and opportunities to engage though posts, messaging and give feedback on your child’s development.
Enrolment
Families may visit the centre at any time to meet with the staff and view our facilities. Recommended times are between 10:30am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3pm.
Contacting the centre prior to a visit is recommended so we can arrange someone to show you around and explain enrolment procedures. Families may join our waiting list at any time by phoning, emailing or visiting the centre. There is no cost to join our waiting list.
When a childcare place becomes available, the centre will contact you to arrange a starting date, visits and enrolment procedures. Once a place for your child has become available, we will formally offer you a position.
Children are to be enrolled at the centre for a minimum of 2 days per week as recommend by the Department of Education and Training to ensure each child receives a minimum of 2-3 days (12-15 hours) Early Education Program each week.
In accepting the position, parents are asked to pay a deposit and a non-refundable $70.00 adminstration fee to secure their child’s placement.
Enrolment Package includes:
Child Enrolment Form and Personal History record
Family Handbook
Centre Handouts (eg. Newsletter, asthma form)
Allergy / Asthma Forms
A deposit is payable when starting care. The deposit amount is 2 weeks of fee’s based on the attendance pattern. Two weeks notice in writing must be giving when ceasing care or dropping days. This allows the centre the opportunity to contact parents on the waiting list to fill the position.
If your child has any special needs or if you have any concerns about your child’s development please notify the staff on enrolment. If an intervention service or support service is used or has been used in the past, please notify staff. The centre has access to support services that may be of assistance and a support worker if government approved.
Orientation
At The Kindiclub Preschool we aim to work with each individual child and their family to make this transition as smooth and happy as possible. Each family will be provided with the centre’s information booklet.
Prior to commencement of care parents and children are encouraged to visit and spend time becoming familiar with the Centre and meeting the staff. On commencing care, parents are encouraged to spend time with their child and to telephone the Centre as often as they feel necessary.
The settling process can vary greatly in length for different children and parents. Please feel free to exchange information with staff as to how it is going for both you and your child.
All enrolment forms must be fully completed, including immunization records and court orders prior to care commencing.
We achieved EXCEEDING at our most recent assessment and rating. We go above and beyond the expectations of the National Quality Standards.
