Highgate Preschool Enrolment

• Step 1 Register with my family lounge.
• Step 2 Ensure you add your childs details (name, birthdate, address etc).
• Step 3 Complete a Booking Request for your child (your preferred start date and days you would like to attend) – this will successfully place your child on the waitlist.
• Step 4 Fill in Enrolment Form.
• Step 5 Enrolment Offer. Once we have received your electronic enrolment form and the days you have requested along with your preferred start date you will receive an offer via my family lounge stating all the details we have received.
• Step 6 Accept/Decline letter of offer – Once you receive the offer you are able to accept or decline the offer (you have 1 week to respond).
• Step 7 Once you have Accepted or Declined the offer you must pay your 2 weeks Bond as stated on your letter of offer (this must be paid prior to commencing care).
• Step 8 Leaps and Bounds will process enrolment and contact you if we require further information.

Leaps & Bounds Preschool & Childcare is an all-inclusive preschool. Our daily fee includes a comprehensive education program, extended hours for greater flexibility, morning and afternoon tea, a nutritious lunch, incursions and excursions and use of all resources.

• $140/day for 6 weeks – 2 year old children.
• $135/day for 2 – 3 year old children.
• $120/ day for 3 – 5 year old children.

• $140/day for 6 weeks – 2 years old children.
• $135/day for 2 – 3 year old children.
• $120/ day for 3 – 5 year old children.
• A nutritious morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea are provided & prepared by our in-house chef.
• All incursions and excursions are included in this fee.

• Half day bookings available from 7.00am – 12.15pm or 12.15pm – 5.30pm.
• 6 weeks – 2 years $75 per half day session.
• 2 – 3 years $71 per half day session.
• 3 – 5 years $62.50 per half day session.
• Terms & Conditions apply. Sessions must be prearranged with management prior to attendance.
• Full day bookings are available at the usual daily rate.
• All meals and programs are included in this fee.

Leaps & Bounds Preschool daily fee is $140 per day for children aged 6 weeks - 2 years, $135 per day for 2 – 3 years and $120 for 3 – 5 years. These fees are before the Childcare Subsidy has been applied. Families attending our preschool may be eligible for the childcare subsidy (CCS). To find out more please visit www.education.gov.au/ChildCarePackage

We offer a number of discounts for our families:

• 5% discount is available to a sibling of an attending child for permanent bookings.
• 5% discount available for 5 day permanent bookings.
• 50% discount is provided for a make up day for absent/sick days (doesn't include holidays) – this must be booked one month from day of absence. A maximum of 10 per calendar year/per family is allowed.
• 50% discount applies to 1 calendar week during the year for holidays (the centre is closed for approximately 2 weeks over the Christmas period) – Families must provide 4 weeks’ notice to management. Additional holidays are charged at the full rate.
• No fees are charged during the 2 week Christmas closure period.
• All additional days booked must be prearranged with management prior to attendance.

We require a deposit upon enrolment. This deposit will be returned to your family at the end of your child's journey at Leaps & Bounds Preschool. When your child commences you will be charged a $35 nonrefundable enrolment fee, which covers the cost of a sun safe tee-shirt and hat. To withdraw your child we require four weeks’ notice. Withdrawing your child in Term 4 will incur full fee payment up until Leaps & Bounds Christmas closure.

It’s important to find the right preschool that fits your family’s needs and expectations so please call Alison, the Centre Director on (08) 9227 5827 to discuss any questions you might have.