
General Information for new families
We respect families as children’s first and most important educators.
We know that children learn best when strong partnerships are formed between families and preschool.
Every day at Bega Preschool you will find a welcoming and inclusive environment, with regular and open communication
about your children, and opportunities to collaborate with us as we “learn together on Djiringanj Country”
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Community-based, not for profit preschool operating for over 50 years.
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Open Monday to Friday in school terms from 8.15am - 3.45pm (educational program from 9 - 3pm).
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2024
Two classrooms - the Tadpole Room and Magpie Room.
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Five classes throughout the week with each class having up to 20 children.
Monday/Tuesday Dolphins
Monday/Wednesday Koalas
Tuesday/Wednesday Waratahs
Thursday/Friday Blue Wrens
Thursday/Friday Hummingbirds​
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2025
Two classrooms and recently approved third classroom.
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BURRIGIN ROOM (formerly TADPOLE CLASSROOM)
Mon/Tue group (4-5 year olds) - Bilima (turtle)
Hours: 8.15am - 3.45pm
First day Term 1: Mon 10/2/25
Wed/Thu/Fri group (4-5 year olds) - Djamalang (platypus)
Hours: 9.00am - 3.00pm (extended hours by request)
First day Term 1: Thu 6/2/25
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MUNGIIRA ROOM (formerly MAGPIE CLASSROOM)
Mon/Tue/Wed group (4-5 year olds) - Buru (kangaroo)
Hours: 9.00am - 3.00pm (extended hours by request)
First day Term 1: Mon 10/2/25
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Thu/Fri group (4-5 year olds) - Djirimbang (echidna)
Hours: 8.15am - 3.45pm
First day Term 1: Thu 6/2/25
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Approved flexible initiative:
MIRRIWAL ROOM (formerly UMBARRA CLASSROOM)
Mon/Tue group (3-4 year olds) - Wumbaara (black duck)
Hours: 8.15am - 3.45pm
First day Term 1: Mon 10/2/25
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Wed group (3 year olds) - Baawal (black cockatoo)
Hours: 8.15am - 3.45pm
First day Term 1: Wed 12/2/25
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Thu/Fri group (3-4 year olds) - Guuguk (mopoke)
Hours: 8.15am - 3.45pm
First day Term 1: Thu 6/2/25
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Paperwork required before children start preschool
On enrolment, the following information must be completed & given to staff:
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Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
(can be accessed through your myGov account in the Medicare section)
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Copy of Birth Certificate
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NSW Department of Education Consent Form – Child
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2025 Start Strong NSW Government – Fee relief declaration
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Copy of Centrelink-issued Health Care card/Pension card (if applicable)
(if we do not have a copy of your current card, full daily fees will apply)
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Copy of Health Plans e.g. asthma, allergy, anaphylaxis, diabetes (if applicable)
(clearly labelled medication must be given to staff on children's first day and will stay in each child's Allergy Buddy bag at preschool)
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Copies of Parenting/Court Orders (if applicable)
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Payment of Fees
Fee invoices are sent out in the second week of each term and payment is due two weeks after issue.
Fees must be paid at this time unless a payment plan has been negotiated with the family and the Preschool Director.
Fees need to be paid directly into our Commonwealth Bank account below;
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Account Name: Bega Preschool
BSB: 06 2505
Account Number: 2800 7288
Please use your child’s name as the reference
What you need to bring to preschool everyday
What to pack:
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Please label everything
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Spare set of clothes
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A drink bottle with water only. Water is the healthiest drink for children.
Fruit juices have high levels of sugar and don’t have much fibre. Children don’t need extra sugar – but they do need fibre. That’s why it’s better for them to eat a piece of fruit, rather than drink juice.
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2 LUNCH BOXES
We encourage healthy choices that support your child’s wellbeing and development. We ask that you try to pack lunches
where possible that have little or no packaging, to support our sustainability efforts at preschool.
Big Lunch: is eaten first and it is good to include sandwiches, wraps, pasta, rice and protein. Vegetables, yoghurt or
cheese are also healthy inclusions.
Little lunch: is eaten in the afternoon and could include fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
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2025 Term Dates
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Term 1
Fri 31 Jan - Fri 11 Apr
Staff only - Fri 31 Jan & Mon 3 Feb
First day for children - Thu 6 Feb
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Term 2
Mon 28 Apr - Fri 4 Jul
Staff only - Mon 28 Apr
First day for children - Tue 29 Apr
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Term 3
Mon 21 Jul - Fri 26 Sep
Staff only - Mon 21 Jul
First day for children - Tue 22 Jul
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Term 4
Mon 13 Oct - Fri 19 Dec
Staff only - Mon 13 Oct & Fri 19 Dec
First day for children - Tue 14 Oct
Last day for children - Thu 18 Dec​
Fee's​
The NSW Government is providing fee relief to families through the Start Strong Affordable Preschool initiative as part of the Early Years
Commitment. Families with eligible children who are enrolledin a community or mobile preschool service may save up to $4,347 each year.
The funding for your child’s fee relief will be provided to our service, directly from the NSW Government, and we will pass this fee relief on to you
as a reduction to your fees. You cannot receive fee relief at more than one early childhood education service.
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