316 Fulham Road, Heatley
Ph. (07) 4779 7860
Fax No. (07) 4779 7880
ABN: 15 603 767 704
CONTENTS
Contents ...... 2
Welcome ...... 4
How can Parents Participate ...... 4
A Child’s Thoughts on Starting Kindergarten ...... 5
Mission Statement ...... 6
Centre Philosophy ...... 6
Rules for Children ...... 7
Indoors ...... 7
Outdoors ...... 7
Role Statement of Staff ...... 8
Director ...... 8
Assistant ...... 8
Information About Our Centre ...... 9
Term Dates 2011 ...... 9
Children’s Attendance Days and Hours ...... 9
Daily Routine ...... 9
Staff ...... 9
Arrival and Departure of Children ...... 10
2012 Fees ...... 10
Enrolment Deposit ...... 10
Fee Accounts ...... 11
Clarification of policy (Payments) ...... 12
Notices ...... 12
Childs Requirements ...... 12
Clothing and Belongings ...... 13
Changes in Recorded Information ...... 13
Working Bees ...... 13
Centre Policies ...... 14
Birthdays ...... 14
Changing Babies in the Centre ...... 14
Concerns and Complaints (Grievance) Procedure ...... 14
Excursions ...... 14
Festivals ...... 15
Fire Evacuation Procedures ...... 15
Food and Nutrition ...... 16
Health and Hygiene Policy ...... 16
Illness/Injury Procedures ...... 16
Authority for Treatment ...... 16
Immunisation ...... 17
Infectious Diseases ...... 18
Medication ...... 18
Mobile Phones ...... 19
Non-Discrimination Policy ...... 19
Puffers/Inhalers and Spacers ...... 20
Rest/Relaxation Time ...... 20
Shoes Versus Bare Feet ...... 20
Skin Care ...... 21
Student Placements ...... 21
Students and Volunteers ...... 21
Toys ...... 22
Summary of Policies ...... 22
Compliance log book ...... 23
Notice of Annual General Meeting ...... 24
Forms to be completed ...... 25
Authorised Collection Signature Form ...... 25
Parent Agreement Slip ...... 25
When A Parent Gives Permission to Apply Sun Screen ...... 26
C&K Enrolment Agreement ...... 27
Attendance Schedule – Group A ...... 28
Attendance Schedule – Group B ...... 29
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CENTRE
Term Dates 2012
Term One - 23rd January 2012 to 30th March 2012
Term Two - 10th April 2012 to 22nd June 2012
Term Three - 9th July 2012 to 21st September 2012
Term Four - 8th October 2012 to 14th December 2012
Term holidays are the same as State School Holidays. Our only pupil free day is the last day of Term Four.
Children’s Attendance Days and Hours
Hours (both groups): 8.30am - 2.30pm
Pre-Prep Group A: Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday
Pre-Prep Group B: Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday
Schedule detailing days of attendance for each group is at the end of the prospectus.
It is important that the times above be observed as staff need to attend to other duties before and after the daily programme. Parents who arrive earlier than 8.30am are welcome inside BUT MUST STAY with their child until the session commences.
Daily Routine
8.30 am – 10.00 am Outdoor Play/Challenge Course
10.00 am – 10.30 am Morning Tea
10.30 am – 11.00 am Language Time
11.00 am – 12.30 pm Indoor Play
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Music and Movement
1.00 pm - 1.20 pm Lunch
1.20 pm - 2.00 pm Rest Time
2.00 pm - 2.30 pm Games/Stories, Pack Up, Ready for Home
Staff
Director: Mrs Vicki Degenhart
Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood 1978
Bachelor of Early Childhood Ed 1995
Assistant for Group A: Mrs Mandy Spiegelhauer
Certificate in Child Care
Assistant for Group B: Miss Melanie MacKenzie
Certificate III
Staff Hours: 8.00am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
Arrival and Departure of Children
Parents are required by the Children’s Services Act to sign their child in and out on each day that he/she attends. A Sign In/Out Sheet is kept on the table inside the Centre. On arrival, the parent should sign the attendance sheet and inform a staff member that they have arrived. If there is a change in their contact number for the day this should be recorded on the Sign In/Out Sheet and the Director notified. On departure in the afternoon, the parent must sign the Sign In/Out Sheet. Children must not be taken from the Centre during the day without the knowledge of the Director.
If parents arrange for someone else to collect their child, they must inform the Director (the person’s name and signature must also be on file at the Centre - the necessary form is at the back of this booklet).
We encourage parents to phone in if they are concerned about their child and the staff will let you know how your child’s day is progressing.
2011 Fees *
Pre-Prep Groups A and B - $587.50 per term
Membership Fee - $5.50 per family per year
Enrolment Deposit
A $105.50 non-refundable deposit is payable at the Parent Information Evening. (This includes the $5.50 membership fee for 2012). This measure is necessary because of the need to advise those on our extensive Waiting List of their enrolment or otherwise, and also the security of holding your own enrolment over the Christmas Break.
* Term fees are subject to change should the operating circumstances of the Kindergarten alter during the year. For example, an amendment may be necessary if additional expenses are incurred that are not allowed for within the current budget. Any change to Term Fees will be by Management Committee approval and advised in the newsletter.
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