Our Program
At Ness Reserve Pre-school we believe that children learn best through play and our activities and experiences are developed with this in mind. Our programs are designed to encourage curiosity in all children and to inspire them to take on new challenges and reach new achievement in a safe and secure environment.
At Ness Reserve Pre-School we are passionate about creating a secure environment where children feel welcome and appreciated. Our play-based program is designed to encourage children to explore, problem-solve, communicate openly with peers and teachers, think, create, learn and have fun.
With a beautiful big and natural outdoor area the children are able to explore the seasons and engage in many different outdoor play experiences as they engage in the nature play component to our onsite programs. We are also excited to offer an offsite bush kinder program for our four year old group which is held during terms 2 and 3 (during terms 1 and 4 this session will be held onsite at Ness Reserve Pre-School).
Both our bush kinder and nature play programs are designed to inspire the children to develop respectful relationships with nature, natural resources and sustainable practices.
Kindergarten Fees
Government Funded, Free Kinder is currently available at Ness Reserve Pre-School and as a result no term fees apply to our funded (15 hour a week) three or four year old kindergarten programs.
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Extended Care
In 2024 we will be offering an extended care program where you can choose for your child to attend one or two sessions a week. Extended care will be charged at $250 a term for one session or $500 a term for 2 sessions a week.
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Sunsmart Levy
A SunSmart levy of $10 is applicable as confirmation of your acceptance of a position at Ness Reserve Pre-School and goes towards the purchase of a kinder hat (to be used and kept at kinder throughout their kinder years) as well as Hamilton SPR 50+ Sensitive Sunscreen which will be kept on premisses and available for use at the beginning of session and reapplication through the session as appropriate.
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Please note that both fees and timetable are set by the Committee of Management and are subject to change.
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Enrolments
Enrolments are through Nillumbik Council. Once we receive confirmation of accepted places families will be emailed further enrolment information including information relating to our AGM which is held in November each year.
For more information about Ness Reserve Pre-School please contact our Pre-School Teaching Team by phone 9438 4800 or email ness.res.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au or our Enrolment Officer at nessenrol4@gmail.com
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