Application and Enrolment Process
If you have a general enquiry you may contact us through the enquiry form and we will contact you to discuss your needs and the application/enrolment process.
waitlist application
You may submit a waitlist application (no fee) at the links below:
Enrolment
We will be contact you when a place is available that matches your requirements, with an offer of a place. If you accept, you will be asked to complete and enrolment form through XPLOR. A $150 non refundable enrolment fee is charged / Once this is completed, your child’s place is secured.
What happens after Enrolment ?
Enrolment Meeting
In preparation for you and your child to commence care, we will organise for you to attend an enrolment meeting. The focus of this meeting will be to formally outline specific information and processes that will assist in making your family’s transition into care as smooth as possible. It will also be an opportunity for us to follow up on information received from you to help establish your child’s individual care needs. Please allow 45 minutes for the meeting.
Security Access Card
The security Access card system adopted by our facilitates secure electronic entry to the access-controlled gates/doors. The access card will enable access to the centre during opening hours, for the purpose of dropping off and collecting your child/ren. We will provide your family an access card at the enrolment meeting. Additional cards are available for purchase here,
Fees and Benefits
Fees are charged fortnightly and two weeks in advance. Please contact us for details of our current fee schedule. Our centres are approved for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for further information please visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
To help your child settle into care…
Transitioning Into Care
For most children, entry into childcare will be the first experience of being separated from you. It is natural that your child will experience some anxiety, therefore it is important for us to work together to build a relationship necessary for successful transition and adjustment for your child and yourself.
We follow primary care principles within our services. This is achieved through having the same educators present at the start and finish of each day as well as maintaining consistent educators within each area. Predictable practices, warm respectful relationships and continuity are an essential part of our day. This will support both families and children to establish comfortable and familiar relationships.
Parents are encouraged to help their child’s transition by taking the child to visit the centre a few times prior to leaving them. These visits may assist the child and family in this transition process. Both parents and child then receive an overall picture of the centre and have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and absorb the centre environment. This is also an ideal time to go over any other questions you might have.
Our centre offers your child the following transition opportunities to ensure a smooth adjustment. These sessions are usually booked at the enrolment meeting.
Settling Into Care
Parents are encouraged to discuss any issues with educators that are relevant to your child’s day to day care, behaviour or emotional state. Please feel free to telephone during the day to enquire about your child’s wellbeing. Our educators/centre director are happy to assist you in this open and ongoing communication.
Policies
Policies have been developed to guide practices and inform parents and educators of expectations. These are always available upon request.
Some key policies include:
Arrival and departure policy
Safe sleep, rest and relaxation policy
Behaviour guidance policy
Sun safe policy
Grievance policy