ENROLMENT PROCEDURES
Are you looking for an extended hours kindergarten program or child care?
Childrens Garden take enrolments for children aged between 1 to 5 or 6 years old. We encourage parents to have a tour of our unique kindergarten and child care centre. We have a wonderful, all natural centre that serves organic and biodynamic food prepared in our kitchen.
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WAITLIST: Complete the Waitlist Registration Form and submit with application fee of $60.
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Call or email us to book a tour visit: (03) 9699-1913 or info@childrensgarden.net.au
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If you are successful, the Centre will email a formal Offer of Place, fee schedule and information for families.
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Return Acceptance of Place form with non-refundable holding deposit of $300.
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Complete Enrolment Form and pay refundable bond of $1200. Confirm orientation dates & times. Sign Complying Written Agreement.
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Complete orientation visits and attend introductory meeting with room leader.
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ENGAGE WITH OUR COMMUNITY: If you would like to, please consider what active role you might like to take in the Centre: Class Carer, gardening, cooking with the children, or art & craft in your room. Your contribution is valued in our community. You are invited to participate in some or all of the following:
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Attend review meetings with room leaders (important)
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Attend termly Parent-Teacher meetings/individual interviews (recommended)
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Read the Centre Newsletter (interesting)
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Participate in Parent Education talks/workshops (preferred)
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Enrol in the Steiner Early childhood course on Saturday afternoons for parents and educators (optional)
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Come to the annual Working Bee (volunteer)
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Attend school festivals and your child's birthday celebration (essential!)
MORE INFORMATION ON STEINER EDUCATION - https://www.steinerearlychildhood.com/