Preschool Program
What is Preschool?
Preschool is attendance at a one year preschool program, prior to attending primary school. Preschool helps to build confidence and social skills and provides an opportunity for each child to develop in a safe and nurturing environment.
Latrobe City Preschool Service is partially funded by the State Government and is staffed by qualified early childhood teachers. Children attend 12 hours of preschool per week.
Children's knowledge and experiences will be increased as they participate in the many and varied activities. All children are encouraged to enrol into the preschool program and develop to their full potential through the early childhood teacher's careful planning of the preschool program.
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Is my child eligible?
To be eligible for preschool, children must be four (4) years of age before April 30 in the year of attendance.
How do I enrol my child?
Latrobe City Council operates a central enrolment scheme which allows applicants the opportunity to state the order of preference of particular preschools. Late enrolments will be offered in order of receipt of application. Please view the Preschool Enrolment Procedure Guide below for more information.
To enrol you can-
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Obtain an enrolment pack from a Preschool Centre or Latrobe City Service Centre.
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Enrol in person at any Latrobe City Service Centre by bringing your child's proof of age.
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Enrol by mailPost your form with a copy of the child's proof of age to: Child and Family Services, Latrobe City Council,PO Box 264 MORWELL VIC 3840
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Enrolments will not be accepted at the Preschool Centres.
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Parents are required to provide proof of the child's age (eg Health Centre Book, copy of Birth Certificate etc). The name shown on the proof of age, must be the same as the name shown on the enrolment form.
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Do not send original documents in the mail. No responsibility will be taken for mail applications that go astray.
Dates for Enrolments
Latrobe City now offers 12 hours of preschool.
Children turning four years of age by 30 April next year will have access to 12 hours of preschool each week (commencing in 2011), instead of the current 10 hours. A recent Commonwealth agreement has changed how preschool services are delivered, with the aim that by 2013 each child will have access to 15 hours of preschool in the year before they start primary school.
Latrobe City Council provides 22 preschool services across the municipality and is taking a staged approach to increased preschool hours. This will result in better outcomes for all children accessing Latrobe City’s preschool services.
2012 Preschool Enrolments
Preschool enrolments for 2012 will be accepted at any of the Latrobe City Service Centres from Monday 29 August 2011. Enrolment forms can be obtained from any Latrobe City Service Centre in Churchill, Moe, Morwell or Traralgon, or from your local preschool from 29 August 2011. Alternatively you may download a copy of the preschool enrolment form 2012 Enrolment form (word version 551kb)
Parents are required to submit an enrolment form and a $25 non refundable administration fee with proof of their child's age (eg. health centre book, copy of birth certificater etc.) The name shown on the proof of age must be the same as the name shown on the enrolment form. Applications along with required information and payment can be made in person at any of the Latrobe City Service Centres. Alternatively you can submit via post to: Child and Family Services, PO Box 264, Morwell, 3840. Please include copies of relevant documents (do not post originals) and payment by cheque or money order.
Please note enrolment forms cannot be accepted at any of the local preschools.
Enrolments will remain open until Friday 23 September 2011. Any enrolments received after this date will be considered late and considered in accordance with the relevant policy.
PRESCHOOL OPEN DAYS - Monday 5 September - Monday 19 September 2011
Take advantage of Latrobe City's Preschool Open Days to explore the benefits of Preschool for your child. Preschool Open Days are the perfect opportunity for parents to visit the Latrobe City Preschools to talk to staff, become familiar with the facilities available and obtain more information about enrolments.
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TRARALGON
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Sara Court, 5 Sara Court
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Monday, 12 September
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3.30 – 5.00
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Cumberland Park, 89-93 Kosciuszko Street
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Friday, 9 September
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12.00 – 1.30
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Park Lane, 2 Smith Street
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Thursday, 15 September
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1.45 – 3.45
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Kay Street, 61 Kay Street
(entry via swimming pool car park)
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Wednesday, 7 September
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2.45 – 4.15
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Cameron Street, 41-43 Cameron Street
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Thursday, 8 September
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1.30 – 3.00
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Pax Hill, 40 Barker Crescent
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Friday, 9 September
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1.00 – 2.30
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Traralgon Early Learning Centre, 4-10 Mapleson Drive
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Tuesday, 6 September
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3.00 – 5.00
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MORWELL
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Carinya Preschool, 33-39 Rintoull Street
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Thursday, 8 September
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2.00 – 4.00
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Maryvale Crescent, 14 Maryvale Crescent
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Monday, 5 September
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1.00 - 3.00
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Elizabeth Wilmot, 23-29 Well Street
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Wednesday, 7 September
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12.30 - 2.30
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Parklands, 121-129 Bridle Road
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Tuesday, 6 September
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1.00 – 3.00
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NEWBOROUGH/MOE
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East Newborough, 14 Wooreen Street
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Friday, 9 September
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9.30 - 11.30
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Murray Road, 31 Murray Road
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Tuesday, 6 September
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2.00 - 4.00
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Moe Heights, 46 Queen Street
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Wednesday, 7 September
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1.30 – 2.30
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Moore Street, 57 Moore Street
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Tuesday, 6 September
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1.30-3.30
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RURAL
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Yallourn North, 39 Carmel Avenue
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Monday, 12 September
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1.30 – 3.00
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Yinnar, 16 Main Street
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Tuesday 13 September
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1.45-2.45
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Boolarra, 28-30 Church Street
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Monday 19 September
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1.45-2.45
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Traralgon South, 7 Keith Morgan Drive
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Tuesday, 6 September
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1.30 – 2.30
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Tyers, 74-78 Main Street
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Thursday, 15 September
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1.30 – 3.00
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Glengarry, 4-16 Main Street
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Wednesday, 14 September
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3.30 – 5.00
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CHURCHILL
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Churchill, 9-11 Philip Parade
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Tuesday, 13 September
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3.30 – 5.00
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Glendonald Park
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Wednesday, 14 September
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2.00 – 3.30
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Downloads
Due to each enrolment form having an enrolment number for the ballot process, this form will not be available on line until after 23 September, however you may contact Latrobe City Council to have this mailed to you otherwise you can collect this from any Latrobe City Service Centre in Moe, Morwell, Traralgon or Churchill.
If you have any questions regarding the Latrobe City Preschool Service or would like to receive an Enrolment Form in the mail, please contact the Child and Family Services administration by email fcsadmin@latrobe.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 367 700. |
Latrobe City Preschool Locations
Traralgon
Cameron Street Preschool
41-43 Cameron Street, Ph: 5176 3620
Cumberland Park Preschool
89-93 Kosciusko, Ph: 5176 3552
Kay Street Preschool
61 Kay Street, Ph: 5176 3650
Park Lane Preschool
2 Smith Street, Ph: 5176 3660
Pax Hill Preschool
40 Barkers Crescent, Ph: 5176 3670
Sara Court Preschool
5 Sara Court, Ph: 5176 3680
TELC - Mapleson Drive Preschool
2 Mapleson Drive, Ph: 5176 3612
Morwell
Carinya Preschool
33-39 Rintoull Street, Ph: 5128 5560
Elizabeth Wilmot Preschool
23-29 Well Street, Ph: 5128 5740
Maryvale Crescent Preschool
14 Maryvale Crescent, Ph: 5128 5680
Parklands Preschool
121-129 Bridle Road, Ph: 5128 5550
Moe / Newborough
Moe Heights Preschool
46 Queen Street, Moe, Ph: 5135 8420
Moore Street Preschool
57 Moore Street, Moe, Ph: 5135 8381
East Newborough Preschool
14 Wooreen St, Newb, Ph: 5135 8431
Murray Road Preschool
31 Murray Road, Newb, Ph: 5135 8390
Yallourn North Preschool
39 Carmel Avenue, Ph: 5167 1440
Other Townships
Boolarra Preschool
28-30 Church Street, Ph: 5169 6588
Churchill Preschool
9-11 Philip Parade, Churchill, Ph: 5132 3993
Glengarry Preschool
4-16 Main Street, Ph: 5192 4211
Tyers Preschool
74-78 Main Street, Ph: 5191 8366
Traralgon South Preschool
7 Keith Morgan Drive, Ph: 5195 5411
Yinnar Preschool
16 Main Street, Ph: 5163 1465
Private Centres
For any information regarding the following privately run preschools, please contact these centres directly:
St Lukes Kindergarten
Luke Street, Moe Ph. 5127 3802
Woolum Bellum Kindergarten
Harold Street, Morwell, Ph. 5135 3795
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