Program Requirements
For the comfort and safety of all children it is important that program requirements are met. Parents will find details on this page for what is required for each of the programs run by the Centre.
Earling Learning Program Requirements (0-6 years)
Food
Nutritious foods are strongly encouraged and preferred.
Breakfast
All items required for breakfast are to be clearly labelled and brought in a container ie: bread, cereal, spreads etc. It is parents/guardians responsibility to provide all food for their child's breakfast. Breakfast can be prepared and served prior to 8am.
Lunch, Morning & Afternoon Tea
Bring a separate named container with food for morning tea and a separate named lunch box with child's lunch and afternoon tea. Sweet drinks are discouraged. Children should have a named drink bottle with water.
Clothing
Parents will be required to dress their child in appropriate clothing whilst at the Centre.
- Closed toed shoes
- T-shirts and dresses with sleeves to protect the child from the sun
- Comfortable loose fitting clothes that do not restrict the child in any way
- Appropriate sun hat (legionnaires or broad brimmed hat) in terms 1 and 4
Other Requirements
- Named drink bottle with water
- A hat in summer months (terms1+2) (legionnaires or broad brimmed)
- A coat in winter and an appropriate hat for winter such as a beanie (terms 2+3)
- Nappies for the day (if required)
- Prepared named bottles (if required)
- At least one change of clothes
- Extra pairs of pants if toilet training
- A fitted and flat sheet set (if your child requires a sleep)
- Comforters (teddy, dummy)
Out of Hours School Care Programs Requirements
Before & After School Care Program Requirements
Children enrolling in either the Before or After School Programs must already be attending a Primary School. The OSHC program is not open to pre school children.
Vacation Care Program Requirements
Before your child's first day, please ensure you have contacted the FAO about your entitlements.
Please complete an enrolment form for your child, forms can be obtained from the Centre or downloaded here. The Vacation Care Brochurealso has section for parents to fill in with their child's name and days attending. You can download the current Vacation Care Program Brochure here when avaialble. The Vacation Care Program dates change from one vacation period to the next.
Please provide your child a bag with:
- A spare set of clothing
- Drink Bottle Hat
- Ample food for the time the child is attending (refer to Healthy eating policy in the handbook)
