History - How Sunnynook Preschool Got Started
Sunnynook Preschool began life in 1973 and was initially established by the late Marilyn Dickson. In 2005 the Preschool was handed to new ownership Michelle Pratt (Dip Tch ECE, BECS, Post Graduate Early Childhood Administration and Management). The Preschool at this time was refurbished. The Preschool is a privately owned and operated facility.
Why Sunnynook Preschool?
We provide the best for your child.
- Long standing teaching team with many years of experience
- Superior adult to child ratios
- High levels of equipment
- Ongoing development of the Right Start™ Educational Program
- Highly qualified teachers
- Extensive professional development for teachers
- Outstanding facilities
Parents have made the following comments:
“I can not believe the value for money, everyone else charges so much more for a much lesser quality.”
“I love the parent involvement in the Preschool it feels like an extended family, I have made lots of friends.”
“I like the friendly Teachers, I feel welcomed and at home.”
“As a Mum with English as a second language I feel truly welcome, teachers take the time to explain.”
“We love the transition to school program.”
Preschool Structure
Preschool Sessions
Morning Session:
8.45-11.45 am 3 year olds
Afternoon Session:
12.15 -3.15 pm 4 year old transition to school program
All day Session:
4 Year olds only by arrangement with The Head Teacher
Tuition Payment
Tuition is payable at the beginning of the term for the term for the half day sessions that you are booked for at the Preschool. All Day tuition payment for the week is due upon enrolment, then by the Friday of this week and every consecutive Friday. Automatic payment forms are available at the Preschool. Tuition must always be kept one week in advance at all times.
Working for Families Childcare Assistance (Work and Income Subsidy)
Work and Income provide a childcare subsidy to help pay for your Preschool fee costs if you qualify. You will need to make direct contact with WINZ to check your eligibility. Please check the levels available many people are unaware that they qualify. We can assist you with this.
2O hours free applies first, then WINZ subsidies will apply to the balance of the fees.
Click here to go to Work and Income website
20 hours free
On the first of July 2007 Sunnynook Preschool opted into the "20 hours free" Government Scheme. By doing this all 3 and 4 year old's receive a credit on their tuition “20 hour free”. Funding rates have been calculated on the very basic regulated standards which we exceed at Sunnynook Preschool.
We are committed to maintaining a much higher standard of education than this minimum standard. This means that our operating costs for these "20 hours free" are not fully covered. As a direct result of this we do have additional optional charges.
Tuition Charge
|
Morning Preschool
Tuition Cost |
Afternoon Preschool
Tuition Cost |
Full Day Preschool
Tuition Cost |
| 5 days |
$57.50 |
$57.50 |
$196.00 |
| 4 days |
$46.00 |
$46.00 |
$139.00 |
| 3 days |
$34.50 |
$34.50 |
$91.00 |
| 2 days |
$23.00 |
$23.00 |
$61.00 |
| 1 day |
$11.50 |
$11.50 |
$31.00 |
| 20 hours free has been deducted from the tuition fee |
Notice
Two weeks notice is required if your child is leaving them Preschool. No refunds are given. Notice needs to be given in writing to the Head Teacher.
Portfolio Set Up
We have a small set up fee per child to cover the cost of the portfolio for your child when they attend the afternoon program.
School Holidays
The Preschool is open for school term holidays. You can choose if you wish to attend in these holiday breaks. We close for 6 weeks at Christmas and work in line with the local school calendar.
Public Holidays
The Preschool is closed for all public holidays. Tuition is not charged for public holidays.
Behaviour Management
Behaviour management techniques used by Teachers include a variety of methods including, role modeling, praise, redirection, positive reinforcement and empathy discussions as well as removal of the child from the situation if the safety of the child or others is of concern.
Behavior management strategies are based upon logical consequences, allowing the child to understand and internalise the repercussions of unacceptable and/or inappropriate behaviour. In order to maintain self-confidence, children are always allowed the opportunity for redemption (i.e. helping to repair an item, glueing a broken toy, or reorganizing an area). The Teachers work with the setting of appropriate limits (sitting at the table while eating, no hitting or snatching from others), which are explained and reiterated, to children when necessary.
Wait List
The preschool is at full capacity, we will maintain a waiting list of spaces both for the current year and the following school year. Current children followed by their siblings are prioritized on the list, and otherwise children are selected consecutively based upon their place on the list and their age.
