· 1. Enrolment
Enrolment
forms are available from the director during the year. Children from three years of age may attend the preschool. All children should be toilet trained
(contact the Preschool if you have any concerns or questions).
When
the preschool has full enrolment, children’s names will be added to a waiting
list. Parents will be contacted when a position becomes available.
Children attending school in the
following year have first priority on the waiting list. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure
that the preschool has a current address and contact details.
Contact the Preschool for a copy of the enrolment form to be emailed to you.
· 2. What to bring each day
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Healthy morning tea, lunch and drink clearly labelled with child’s
name. Please do not send lollies,
chocolates or chips.
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Water is the preferred drink.
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Please notify the preschool if your child has any allergies so we can
implement appropriate policies and procedures.
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A bucket style sun hat (upon enrolment each child will be given a
Preschool hat).
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A change of clothes in case of water play or accidents.
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One small sheet for rest time.
All items taken to preschool
should be clearly marked with your child’s name. All unclaimed items are put in a lost
property box. Please look in the box at
any time if you are missing any items.
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3. Arrival and Departure
To ensure your child’s safety
and to comply with government regulations, parents are advised that children must be brought into the preschool room
and not just dropped outside.
Arriving
a) You must sign your child into
preschool on the daily sign on sheet.
b) Help your child to find
his/her cubbyhole.
c) Put your child’s lunch box in
the large fridge in the kitchen. Please note NO CHILDREN allowed in the
kitchen.
d) Help your child to find an
activity … let your child know that you
are leaving and say goodbye.
If your child requires
medication, please advise a staff member, complete the necessary details on the
medication sheet, and hand the
medication to a member of staff.
Departing
a) All children are to be off the premises by 3.30pm and sign your child out.
b)
Please
check your child’s information pocket daily.
c)
Children
must be dropped off and collected by their parents or by an authorised person
(over 18) listed on the enrolment form.
d)
It is
the parents’ responsibility to inform the preschool of any changes to this
contact list.
In the event of a child not
being collected within a reasonable time, the preschool will contact the
parents, then the authorised contacts on the enrolment form.
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4. Immunisation
When enrolling your child, the
director is required to file a copy of any immunisation records. The ACIR Immunisation History Statement is required before starting Preschool. This can be accessed via your My Gov account and entering the Medicare link.
Parents will be advised of any
contagious disease outbreaks.
In the case of an outbreak of
a contagious disease for which vaccinations are available, children not
immunised must remain at home for the duration of the outbreak, with no
refund of fees.
General
Health and Well-being of your Child
Click this link which provides a guide as to when your child should not attend preschool. The preschool may
require a medical certificate to confirm that your child may return to
preschool.
· 5. Additional
Needs
Yamba Preschool endeavours to provide
for the needs of all children. We accept
all children regardless of diverse circumstances. Children
with additional needs will be supported through close consultation with
parents/carers and specialist personnel and the provision of appropriate resources.