Where is Birralee Pre-School?

We are at 21 Weeden Drive, Vermont South.

What are the session times?

3 year old group   

Monday 9am to 12pm (3 hours)

Friday 9am to 12pm (3 hours)

4 year old group

Tuesday 9am to 3pm (6 hours)

Wednesday 9am to 3pm (6 hours)

Thursday  9am to 3pm (6 hours) or 9am to 12pm (3 hours; if opted-out of extra hours)

What are the teacher / child ratios?

For our 3 year old program, we operate 1 teacher to 9 children.

For our 4 year old program, we operate 1 teacher to 11 children.

Is Birralee Pre-School an “accredited” pre-school?

Birralee Pre-School is registered with the Department of Education and Training (DET) under the National Quality Framework (NQF). This covers the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations 2011, further amended in 2013 and 2014.

How do I enrol my child at Birralee Pre-School?

See the ‘Enrolment Process’ section for further information.

What should my child bring to Kinder?

Your child should bring the following items (all labelled with your childs name) in a backpack to Kinder each day they attend:

–       Snack/lunch box

–       Water bottle

–       Hat

–       Spare Clothes

–       Coat (cold days)

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More information about appropriate food is found “here”.

What sort of clothing is appropriate?

Your child should be dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for activities such as playing, painting, climbing and pasting. Shoes should cover the children’s toes and not be slip on shoes such as ‘crocs’.

Does my child need to be toilet trained to attend Kinder?

Toilet training is preferred. The staff will assist reminding children to use the toilet as well as helping the child should an ‘accident’ happen. You may wish to keep your child in training pants or pull-ups.

What is your refund policy? Can I withdraw my child at any time?

Our policy is to not refund fees. If you are away from Kinder for holidays or illness, you are still required to pay the full term fees as we hold that place for your child.You can withdraw your child at any time during the year by notifying the Committee. Further information is found in the Fees Policy which was included with your Kinder Handbook..

My child is not 3 yet. Can they start in the 3 year old program yet?

Due to the teacher / student ratio’s being different for Children under 3, children can not start in the program until their 3rd birthday.​If your child turns 3 after the start of the program but before April 30 (which is the cut off age for the 3 year old program), you need to enrol the children as per normal process (see ‘Enrolment Process’) and pay the first term fees to secure the spot for your child. In the lead up to their birthday, the child will attend, accompanied by their parent or guardian, a session as an orientation to the Program. Then, once they are 3, they will attend unaccompanied.

How do I pay my Kinder fees?

At the start of every term, you will receive an emailed invoice from the Kinder for the term fees. You can pay them via internet banking. ​If you have any issues with paying the Kinder fees, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss further.