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Monday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Thursday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Public holidays
Closed
Service notes
Only open during School Terms. Extended care from 3:30pm - 4pm available **additional charges apply.
Community Based Non-Profit Educational Programs
Thank you for considering Jumping Jacks Community Preschool for the important years of your child’s education.We look forward to you joining the Jumping Jacks Community Preschool family.

Our philosophy recognises that:

  • All children are individuals.
  • Families and staff can work together to encourage children to reach their full potential.
  • Our community resources provide valuable teaching tools which we incorporate into our programmes. (For example: Visits by local emergency services)

Our preschool has been established on this site since 1986 and has a reputation for providing quality care. We cater for 40 children per day from 3 to 6 years of age who are divided between our two rooms (Blue Room and Green Room). Careful consideration is given to placement of children into appropriate groups. (Please see FAQ tab for more information on traditional attendancepattern)

OUR PROGRAMME - Preschool is an important social environment.

Its important for your child to learn some basic educational concepts, routines & rules, it's also equally important for them to feel comfortable to approach adults/peers to express their needs & wants.Activities are designed for children to practise these skills in a fun environment. In consultation with families, our team develop individual programmes for each child that factors their needs & interests into free play activities, large group music & language lessons and small group activities.

Date Established
1986
Hours of Operation
Open Monday - Friday
Service Option
Drop Off, Pick-up
Kind
Boys, Girls, Group
Program
Educational, Emergent Program, Individual Needs, Literacy, Multicultural, Progressive, School Readiness, Special Needs
Activity
Music
Duration
Full Day
Amenity
Air Conditioned, Natural Playground, Shaded Playground
Assurance
Accredited
Age Group
3 Yrs, 4 Yrs, 5 Yrs, 5+ Yrs
Group Times, Free play activity, Groups organised by age, Indoor activities, Outdoor activities

What is the traditional attendance pattern?

The traditional attendance pattern is for a maximum of three days as follows:*Monday/Tuesday (2 days) *Wednesday (1 day) *Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (3 days) *Thursday/Friday (2 days) *Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (3 days) - Attendance of days outside this pattern depends on availability.

How many staff do you have within the centre?

We have a dedicated team with extensive experience in the early childhood field. In each room we have early childhood teachers, qualified advanced childcare workers & part-time childcare workers. This ratio of staff to children is higher than the 1:10 stated in the regulations. We have regular casual staff and employ additional workers to assist children with additional needs attending our preschool. Our office manager assists with administrative tasks & co-ordinates reduced fees applications.

What are the daily costs and additional cost for extended care?

$38.00 per day; 8.30am – 3.30pm (All absent days attract fees. No fees are charged for public holidays.) Extended care; 3.30pm - 4pm $10.00 per session of care required.

Is there any other cost?

Membership - Initial Membership Pack $50 - includes Sunsmart preschool shirt, broad brimmed hat, sunscreen, newsletter subscription and association annual membership. A bond is required - This is refundable after two weeks notice is given during school terms or at the end of your child’s final year at Preschool.

What do we need bring?

Children bring their own morning tea and lunch. Our nutrition policy offers suggestions of appropriate food. The Preschool provides drinks (milk/water) at meal times. A broad brim or legionnaire hat, sunscreen and clothing with sleeves is required each day (as outlined in our sun protection policy.) A complete change of seasonally appropriate clothing should also be sent each day. Hats and shirts can be purchased from the office.

How many children can you cater for?

We cater to 40 children per day / 200 for the week. There are limited spots for each age group (Eg: we have 40 spots for 3-year olds per week / 8 per day). Please call us for availability.

Who owns the Preschool?

Our Preschool is an incorporated, community-based centre, licensed and funded by Human Services – Community Services. This means that it is owned and managed by members of the community.

ROAD SAFETY

The roads around our Preschool are very busy. Please ensure your child alights from the footpath side of your vehicle and holds your hand until entering the safety of our Preschool. Children must not be left unattended in cars.