Enrolment and fees
Please refer to the Department for Education website for the latest information regarding the enrolment process.
Early Entry
Children are 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 are eligible to start preschool at the beginning of the year.
- on 1 May to 31 October can commence preschool through the mid-year intake at the start of term 3 of that year
- after 31 October will be eligible to commence preschool at the start of the following year.
Find out more about preschool starting ages for Aboriginal children, children in care and children with disability or additional needs.
Regardless of whether your child starts at the beginning of the year, or through a mid-year intake they will undertake 4 terms of preschool.
If you’re unsure about the best time for your child to start preschool, talk to your preschool director or school principal about your options.
Fees
The parent contribution is $440 per year. There is an early bird rate for families who pay the total amount during the first 4 weeks of Term 1. This price is $400. You can choose to pay the total amount at the beginning of the year or pay in 4 instalments of $110 at the beginning of each term. Payments are required within the first 4 weeks of each term. These fees cover the costs of cleaning, ground maintenance, art supplies, learning resources and administration costs.
Families experiencing difficulty in paying their fees are encouraged to speak with our Director Pip. Excursions and incursions may incur an additional cost.
How to Pay
EFT information
You can pay by direct deposit.
Account name: Bains Road Preschool
BSB: 105136
Account number: 521237540
Please put your child’s name in the notes as the reference. We’ll put the receipt in your child’s notice pocket.
