We’d love to show you around!
Come meet our team, explore our indoor and outdoor spaces, and get a feel for what makes our preschool so special. Tours are relaxed, personal, and a great way to see if Avalon Beach House Preschool feels like the right fit for your family. We encourage you to bring your child so they can explore and feel comfortable during the tour.
We’d love to welcome your family to Avalon Beach House Preschool. Simply join our waitlist, and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can to chat about availability.
Yes, we have fridge available if anything needs to stay cool.
A backpack with the following inside:
We spend time outside when it rains as this gives the children a great opportunity to enjoy puddles, the sensation of feeling rain and to see the joy in playing outside despite the weather. This does mean we need children to bring gumboots and raincoats/puddlesuits to keep themselves dry.
We have a great partnership with Comfy Koalas – a local, family-owned eco-nappy brand. You can use these nappies for an additional charge of $5 per day or bring five of your own.
We create a quiet, cosy sleep space on our carpeted area after lunch, with soft music, calm lighting and beds made on mattresses. Most of our younger children nap from around 12:15 to 2:00.
We have a quiet area inside, around our couch that is popular for rest and some quiet activities. We also have a mixture of quiet and active areas outside for children to choose from depending on how they feel.
We personalise the settling-in process to suit each child. For younger children, we usually suggest one or two settling sessions of around an hour, with a parent or carer staying initially if needed. Older children may benefit from a visit or shorter session before starting. For the first few days, we often recommend earlier pick-up times to help your child finish the day feeling calm and positive.
Yes, definitely. We use techniques based on your child’s preferences and the information you provide in their “All About Me” form to help them feel safe and engaged. If these strategies aren’t enough, we’ll contact you and work together on a plan that better supports your child’s transition into kindy.
Yes. We welcome parents or carers to stay for the initial sessions if it helps your child feel more secure. We’ll gradually support them to build confidence and comfort at kindy at their own pace.
Talk positively about kindy, visit beforehand with your child if possible, and include them in getting ready—like packing their bag or choosing a comfort item to bring. Reading books about starting nursery or early learning can also help them understand the routine and feel more confident.
That’s completely natural and very common. We’re here to support not just your child, but you as well. You’re always welcome to speak to us, and we’re happy to provide updates and reassurance while your child is settling in.
The Child Care Subsidy is a payment from the Australian Government to help families with the cost of child care. It goes straight to our centre and reduces your fees.
You need to apply through your MyGov account. Go to Centrelink > Child Care Subsidy and follow the steps to start your claim.
We need:
• Your CRN and your child’s CRN
• Your and your child’s dates of birth (must match Centrelink records)
• Confirmation that your CCS application has been approved
Please give us your CCS details at least one week before your child’s first day. This helps ensure the subsidy starts on time.
Visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy. You can also use the “Payment and Service Finder” tool in your MyGov account or contact Centre Link on 136-150.
The gap fee is the amount left after CCS is applied. You pay this directly to us through electronic payment.
Yes, for up to 42 days each financial year. This includes sick days and public holidays. Additional absences may be approved under specific conditions.
CCS only applies up to the last day your child physically attends. If they miss their final days, CCS may not apply unless there is an approved reason.
The government’s Starting Blocks CCS calculator makes it easy to get an estimate based on your circumstances. It’s quick to use and gives you a clear picture of
your potential fees.
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