FAQ

What do I need to bring for enrolment?

On enrolment you are required to bring:

• Your child’s birth certificate
• Immunisation record
• Deposit ( 2 weeks fees bond)
• Completed enrolment form

What do I need to bring on my childs 1st day?

When your child starts at Preschool you will need to bring:

• Change of NAMED clothes, both hot & cold weather. (Extra clothes and shoes if toilet training)
• Coat and woollen hat for winter
• Sunhat and sunblock for summer
• Lunchbox (the centre provides morning and afternoon tea)
• Nappies and Wipes for children in nappies (if cloth nappies liners are required)
• Breast milk or formula for babies
• Any special comforters

Do I have to pay for holidays/sick days?

Yes.  Full time children pay a flat full time rate whether the Centre is open or closed due to them receiving a discounted rate. Part time children do not pay for statutory days. Payment must be made for bookings whether the child attends or not as the centre still incurs costs whether your child attends or not. There are no make-up days.

What subsidies do you provide?

Subsidies are made available through WINZ.  Our centre supports the 20 hours FREE ECE scheme.  Please enquire at your local WINZ office our through our centre for further advice.

What happens if there is an emergency with my child?

This depends on the nature of the emergency.  Upon signing the enrolment agreement, you give Little Explorers Preschool the right to provide the necessary care required for your child whether that be a doctors visit or a visit to the emergency department.  In any and all circumstances, every attempt will be made to contact you or your emergency alternate.

Can anyone pick up my child?

No. Only those who have been expressed permission may collect your child.  Photo identification must be provided before a child is released to an alternate collector.

Sleep & Rest times?

Children are able to sleep according to their own sleeping patterns.  Each child’s sleeping times will be recorded daily on a sleep record which is hung on a clipboard near the sleep room door in the under 2’s and in the over 2’s on the playroom wall.

Birthdays?