Early Learning Centre
ELC
Enrolment
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Early Learning Centre
ELC Enrolment
Enrolment Information
How to Enrol at Rainbows
Enrolments will be accepted according to the Commonwealth Government “Priority of Access” Guidelines. Full-time, full day care is available for children aged from two and a half to five.
Half day enrolments are based on availability and the discretion of the Principal. This option is considered for preschool aged children only. Priority is for full day enrolments. Continuing half day enrolments are subject to change. Permanent changes in enrolments may not be possible until vacancies occur.
Public Holidays cannot be substituted for alternative days as the Centre maintains only permanent bookings.
An interview is conducted with each family prior to admission, at which time parents will complete all necessary documentation for enrolment.
Documents Provided to Parents
Parents are provided with a copy of:
- Parent Handbook
- Enrolment form
- Immunisation advice
Parents are required to return the enrolment form and relevant documentation to the Early Learning Centre one week prior to commencement day.
Regulations 158, 160, 161, 162
Age Groupings
Please note that children do not automatically move from Rainbows to Preschool as soon as they turn four. Our Preschool program runs Monday – Friday from 8.00am – 12.00pm.
Children who turn four before June 30th will be automatically put into the Preschool group. Children turning four after June 30th will stay in the younger group. These groupings are flexible according to the child’s requirements.
Occasionally younger children may attend the Preschool group, depending on enrolment numbers. This does not mean that a younger child will then attend Transition the following year — they will be put into the Preschool group again with their age group.
Orientation
A visit to the centre is part of the initial interview and one of the educators will spend some time showing families around and answering questions. This enables parents and carers to see the facility first hand and ask questions about what they see and how their child may fit in.
Parents are encouraged to return to the Centre with their children and spend time together at the ELC to assist with the settling in period. We are fully aware of the emotions involved in leaving/being left in a childcare situation and discuss with parents the strategies educators can use to help their child/ren (and parents) transition to the new environment.