About Torrens Valley Children’s Centre
The Centre is managed by the Governing Council, which consists of both parents and staff.
Philosophy Statement
Kindergarten
To best suit the needs of our community our 15 hours per week entitlement is spread over the year using a 12/18 model of attendance. This looks like:
Term’s 1 & 2 – 2 full days on Tuesday & Wednesday 9.00am – 3.00pm
Term’s 3 & 4 – 3 full days on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm
Children of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and Children under the Guardianship of the Minister are eligible to attend full time (12 hours per week) Kindergarten from their 3rd birthday. Universal access (15 hours per week) will be offered in their eligible year prior to starting school.
Kindy families are encouraged to participate in the pre-entry (transition) program in term 4, prior to their child starting full-time Kindy at the start of the following year. Pre-entry is an important first step towards building strong relationships with children and partnerships with families. Developing a sense of belonging is paramount to developing wellbeing and learning. This program generally runs in latter weeks of term 4. Dates and times will be confirmed during parent information sessions held early in term 3. Please contact the centre for more information on times and dates.
Kindergarten Costs
Preschool/Kindergarten costs are currently $160.00 per term plus a $10.00 materials & Services Levy (in lieu of fundraising).
Pre-entry Costs
Pre-entry costs are $50.00 for the term plus a one-off $10.00 contribution towards their Portfolio.
Please refer to the Childcare fees section for information on Before & After Kindy Care fees.
Childcare
Childcare Services
Childcare Services are provided from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year.
Full Day Session:
7.00am – 6.30pm
Before and After Kindergarten Care
Financial Policy and Fee Structure
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What to bring to Childcare
Children Under Two
- Named baby bag
- Bring your children in a disposable nappy with one extra nappy for the child to go home in
- Change of clothes (all named please)
- Milk bottles
- Hat (see Sun Smart Policy)
- Nutritional lunch and snack in named lunch box (please see staff for ideas)
- Fruit (for shared morning fruit)
- Dummy
- Comforter item
Children Over Two
- Named bag
- Bring your children in a disposable nappy with one extra nappy for the child to go home in (if still in nappies)
- If child is toilet training, 8 – 10 spare sets of underwear and several spare sets of shorts/skirts/trousers etc.
- Change of clothes (all named please)
- Hat (Legionnaire’s or Broadbrim)
- Nutritional lunch in named lunch box
- Fruit (for shared morning fruit)
- Snacks
ie: toys are NOT brought to child care – except if it is a comforter.