Wait list form - please download to complete: Wait List Application Form  Children attend either Group 1: Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays or Group 2: Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesdays. Program hours run from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm. You can enrol your your child at our kindy from birth. Feel free to organise a visit to our Centre at any time during office hours. For further inquiries please contact us. Kindy age requirements Your child must be 4 years old by June 30 to participate in a kindergarten program. The Queensland Government provides information on enrolment eligibility or using the Kindy Age Calculator.  Vacancies
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| 2019 | no places available but wait list is open |
| 2020 | enrolling process has begun |
| 2021 | taking enrolments |
| 2022 | taking enrolments |
| 2023 and onwards | taking enrolments from birth |
Waitlist Policy
1. Download the Wait List Application Form. Alternatively, you can telephone the centre and we will post or email you a copy.***Please note: Our waiting list is open for all years and while there are currently no vacancies for 2019, you are welcome to put your child's name on our waiting list in case a vacancy becomes available.
2. Complete the form and return to the centre.
Post
Springwood Community Kindergarten Association Inc
PO Box 1424
Springwood QLD 4127
3. There is a non-refundable $10 application fee that is payable when you submit your application form. This fee can be paid by Cheque or cash / Direct deposit. See below for direct deposit details.
4. If you are enrolling multiple children in one session, only one fee of $10.00 is required.
5. The names on the waiting list are kept in chronological order on receipt of applications, together with the non-refundable $10.00 fee.
6. Springwood Community Kindergarten does not have a sibling policy, meaning siblings must be enrolled as per the wait list policy and are offered a place depending on their number on the list.
7. There are 44 places available each year, 22 children in each group.
8. Places are automatically reserved for children opting for a second kindy year in consultation with their teacher.
Banking Details
| Account name | Springwood Community Kindergarten |
| BSB | 734 076 |
| Account Number | 07 0227 |
Enrolment Notification Process
Families of children offered a place will be contacted from July/August onwards in the year before their child is due to attend. If your child may need special assistance, please notify the centre so that planning can occur to best support the needs of your child.
Fees
| Description | Amount | Due By |
| Wait list fee | $ 10.00 | Payable on placement of child on the waiting list (non-refundable) |
| Enrolment fee | $150.00 | Paid upon acceptance of a position at the Kindy (non-refundable) |
| Association fee | $ 2.50 | Included in the enrolment fee |
| Attendance fees | $39.00/ day | Payable prior to the commencement of each month or term |
| Portfolio fee | $ 20.00/ year | Payable with attendance fees |
Our 2019 Statement of Fees is available. Fees are $39.00 per day for 2019 or $3900.00 per annum.
Our 2020 Statement of Fees is available. Fees are $42.00 per day for 2020 or $4200.00 per annum.
Shows and visitors to the Centre are included in the fees, although staff may plan excursions at a minimal cost to families. Committee may decide to run fundraisers if necessary e.g. Bunnings sausage sizzle.
QKFS Plus Kindy Support
QKFS Plus Kindy Support provides low cost kindy to eligible families. Please note it does not fully cover the full fees.
The subsidised amount payable for the year for 2019 is $724.00, and $934.00 for 2020. This amount is broken into 4 term payments of $181.00 and $233.50 respectively.
You will be eligible if you:
- hold a current Australian Government Health Care Card (or have a child who does)
- are a foster family with a current Australian Government Health Care Card
- identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (or have a child who does)
- have 3 or more children, of the same age, enrolled in the same year.
