Fees
Fees apply for both the three and four year old kindergarten sessions at our kindergarten.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development provides per capita funding as a contribution towards the cost of operating the 4 year old kindergarten program. There is no funding for 3 year old kindergarten programs.
Despite government funding for 4 year old kindergarten places there is still a shortfall between what is received and the cost of operating our preschool which is why fees are necessary.
2017 Fees
Unfunded 3 year old place (Blue group) $430
Funded 4 year old place (Red & Yellow groups) $460
Fees are not applicable for Concession Card and Pension Card holders. The BRPS Enrolment Officer can provide further details when enrolling your child. Fees are collected at the start of each term by ECMS. Once enrolled you will receive an invoice from ECMS for the designated fee for your child/ren. Payment of fees is made directly to ECMS.
Enrolment fees
Black Rock Preschool charges a $50 enrolment fee. This is a non-refundable annual fee.
Family Involvement
The education of children is a collaborative process, and families are active participants.
Throughout the year, families are invited to;
• Join the Committee of Management or a sub-committee
• Attend the AGM/ Information night
• Participate in social events during, and outside of, kinder hours
• Provide feedback and provide input to reviews of policies and procedures
Families are encouraged to talk to the teachers, share skills and interests at the kinder and share celebrations at the kinder.
Family Help within the Educational Programs
BRPS encourages family involvement in all areas of the educational programs. This could include;
• Education session helpers
• Excursions
• Beach Kinder program
• Housekeeping requests
Family Involvement Levy
Family Help within the Educational Program is not part of the family involvement levy
The BRPS family involvement levy of $200 is paid as part of Term 1 or first fee payment of the year. It is refunded once a family member has completed and has authorised attendance at two (2) events or tasks. These could include;
• BRPS Fundraising Events – Bunning’s Sausage Sizzle or Cake Stall rostered help
• Committee of Management (C.O.M) positions
• Working bees – Maintenance days
• Maintenance tasks as requested by C.O.M
• Management of tasks at fundraising events
In most cases each event or task is expected to be 2-3hrs of support.
Working bees are held on a Saturday or Sunday morning and run for approximately 3 hours. Only one person from each family is required to attend.
