Logistics

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What
Where
How
Fees


What

We offer PRESCHOOL program for children aged 3 to 5 years old, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm
and
PLAYGROUP for families with young children, Mondays from 9.30 to 11.30am. There is no immunisation requirement for NSW playgroups.


Where

Mt Warning Community Preschool is situated at the picturesque base of Mount Warning/Wollumbin, Northern NSW.

120 Glenock Road, Uki, NSW, Phone: 02 6679 5313
We are open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 3.30pm.

The preschool has been designed to replicate a natural back home garden. We place value as a community on our space and the environment.
Plastics are actively discouraged within children’s lunches and an active compost system is taught and used.


How

Mt Warning Community Preschool is more than ‘just a preschool’. We strive to create a space that supports families as much as the children that experience our learning program.

Preschool is a space for EVERYONE in the family to create lifelong learning and friends.
Be a part of our community events and to be a part of our active online community. Join us on our Facebook page.

Fill in the Application to Enrol here
or call 02 6679 5313 for information.


Fees

click to download fee scheme as PDF file

For 2021, the NSW Department of Education has funded two free days under the ‘Start Strong’ funding program. Children turning four by 31st July that enrolled year, and children who are 3 with the family holding a Health care card or are Indigenous Australian are entitled to two fee free days.

On enrolment, you will pay a membership fee of $20, which will be charged annually.

Fees are invoiced at the beginning of each term and must be paid at least fortnightly in advance.
The first fortnight’s fees must be paid no later than the first day of term you child attends. If paying by the term, you will also be expected to pay by the first day of the term your child attends.

In 2022 the fees have been set as:

STANDARD Fee $37.00 per day

3 and 4 year-olds, 1 day enrolment 


Start Strong Funding $0.00 per day

3 and 4 year-olds, 2 days enrolment 
• At least 4 years old on or before 31st July of the current preschool year or have current Health Care Card/Pension Card and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• To qualify as ‘low income’ you must hold a Centrelink issued Health Care Card and/or a Pensioner Concession Card where the enrolled child is listed on the Card.
• Additional days will be charged at $25 per day and subject to availability*.


4 YEAR OLD Fee no HCC $25.00 per day

2 days enrolment
• Turning 4 after the 31st July of the current preschool year.
• Additional days will be charged at $25 per day and subject to availability*


3 YEAR OLD Fee no HCC $30.00 per day

2 days enrolment


* Subject to AVAILABILITY
In accordance with the Start Strong Funding Agreement, places will be allocated with equal Priority of Access given to:
• Children age 4 on or before 31st July of the current preschool year and not enrolled or registered at school.
• Children age 3 on or before 31st July of the current preschool year and from ‘low income’ and/or Aboriginal or Torre Strait Islander Families.
• Children with English Language needs.
• Children with disabilities.
• Children who are at risk of significant harm.
Additional days and 3 year-old places will be considered and reviewed should Priority of Access enrolments increase.

In accordance with the Start Strong Funding Agreement, places will be allocated with equal Priority of Access given to: 

  • Children age 4 on or before 31st July of the current preschool year and not enrolled or registered at school. 
  • Children age 3 on or before 31st July of the current preschool year and from low income or Aboriginal Families. 
  • Children with English Language needs. 
  • Children with disabilities. 
  • Children who are at risk of significant harm. 

Please enquire with the Preschool for all conditions.

Annual Membershipevery year$10.00
Occasional Dayson request$25.00
Temporary Enrolments– when availablefor visitors/one off days$37.00
Late pick-up from 3.31 pm onwards
per minute after 3.32pm
$37.00
$1.00

Bank Details:
Bank: St George, Murwillumbah
BSB: 112-879
Account Nº: 046847784

Fees are invoiced at the beginning of each term and are to be paid at least fortnightly in advance. You may be entitled to access the Discounted Rate if you hold a Centrelink issued Healthcare Card. Our rate is not available to 2 ½ year olds.
Please make your further enquiries to Kaye Rolavs on 02 6679 5313 or contact us through the contact form here.