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- Government Approved Kindergaten Program
- Bachelor Qualified Teachers
- Play-Based, Child-Led Learning
- Nutritious Meals Provided
- Safe, Nurturing Environments
Nurturing Unique Early Learning Journeys
Learn About Our Kindergarten Programs
At Perfect Start, our kindergarten program is thoughtfully designed to align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes, nurturing confident, capable learners ready for school. Through a mix of play-based learning, hands-on STEAM activities, and community engagement, children develop a sense of identity, connection, and wellbeing. Our educators promote curiosity and critical thinking by creating safe, supportive spaces where children explore, ask questions, and work together. By focusing on holistic growth, we encourage independence and resilience, helping each child to feel empowered, valued, and ready for the next step in their learning journey.
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An Approved & Trusted Early Education Provider
What We Can Offer You
- A Dedicated Team Of Compassionate Qualified Teachers and Educators To Nurture Your Child
- Interactive Learning Programs To Keep Your Child Stimulated and Engaged
- Preparing Kids for a Bright Future with a Focused School Readiness Program
- STEAM-Focused Kindergarten with an Extended Science Program
- Amazing Natural Outdoor Environments
Where little beginnings become big possibilities.
Why Choose Us
Building strong partner-ships with families
Supporting families across Birkdale and the Redlands Coast
Begin your child’s learning journey with confidence
An Approved & Trusted Early Education Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enrol my child at Perfect Start Early Education?
If you’re considering enrolment, we invite you to book a tour at the Perfect Start Early Education centre closest to you. Families are encouraged to explore as many of our centres as they’d like to find the ideal environment, team, and facilities to support their child’s growth.
During your visit, you’ll have the chance to meet our Centre Manager, gain insights into our educational programs, and ask any questions about our unique approach or facilities. We aim to give families a clear sense of what makes our philosophy and practices so special.
If you’re ready to begin your journey with us, the Centre Manager will provide an Enrolment Pack or place you on the Waiting List, depending on your preferred start date and availability. Following your tour, a member of our management team will be in touch to answer any additional questions and guide you through the next steps.
Families on the Waiting List receive regular updates about their child’s placement status and helpful information about the centre and learning resources from Perfect Start Early Education.
You Can Visit Our Parent Resources Page for Additional Information.
Can I schedule a tour of the centre, and can my child join me before starting care?
Absolutely! You’re warmly invited to book a complimentary tour at any of our centres. During the visit, a team member will guide you through, giving you an in-depth look at our facilities and approach.
Once you’re ready to enrol, we’re happy to arrange a ‘stay and play’ session for your child so they can experience the environment firsthand. For these sessions, we ask that parents remain present to ensure comfort and familiarity for your little one.
How does the waiting list work, and when can I expect an offer for my child’s place?
Perfect Start’s waiting list considers each child’s age group, preferred days, and attendance schedule.
When spaces become available, we will contact families as soon as possible to inform them about current vacancies and enrolment options. Once notified, families have a few days to accept the offered position.
For January/February starts, offers may be made as early as September of the previous year, after reviewing graduates and classroom transitions within our existing community.
Do you have a minimum number of days my child has to attend?
What do I need to bring on my child’s first day?
Your child will need a spare change of clothes, bedding (a sheet and pillow), and a water bottle, with the exception of nursery children, for whom we provide bedding. Families with little ones in the nursery should bring bottles and formula or breast milk. If your child has a comfort item, such as a pacifier, blanket, or soft toy, please feel free to bring it along.
If you’d like to talk about enrolling your child, don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime.
How does Child Care Subsidy work?
Child Care Subsidy is available to help families cover the cost of childcare if they meet the eligibility requirements. To apply, families can set up or access their Centre Link online account and submit a claim for the subsidy through myGov.
The amount of subsidised care you receive each fortnight is based on your income and the combined hours of work, training, study, or other recognised activities. This information will be sent directly to Centre Link.
Before starting care, you’ll need to establish a “Complying Written Arrangement” with Perfect Start Early Education. This agreement outlines your child’s care requirements. Once this is set up, an enrolment notice will be created for your child, which you’ll need to confirm before the subsidy can be applied. If you need to make changes to your agreement, you can do this through your myGov account.
Child Care Subsidy payments are made directly to your provider after attendance reports are submitted. A standard 5% of the subsidy is withheld to help prevent debts at the end of the financial year. If needed, you can choose to have this withheld amount increased.
For more information about the Child Care Subsidy and the Additional Child Care Subsidy, visit the Department of Human Services website at www.education.gov.au/ChildCarePackage. You can also call Centre Link at 13 61 50, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 8 pm.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to keep your Child Care Subsidy eligibility up to date. If your eligibility expires, you’ll need to pay full fees until it’s reinstated.
When are my fees due?
Fees are payable on the Friday of your child’s first week of care via a direct debit. Fees are payable one week in advance, so in your child’s first week of care, two weeks’ fees will be debited.
What to expect when starting at Perfect Start Centres?
We understand that settling into childcare can be an emotional time for both children and their parents. It may be the child’s first experience or your child may be transitioning to a new room in the centre. At times children have difficulty separating from their families and each child’s reactions and length of time they take to settle into their environment depends on the child, their previous experiences and their age.
Families can assist their child by
- Spending time at the centre with their child before and as they settle into care. Families are welcome to visit the service by making prior arrangements with the Director.
- Show confidence about your decision for your child to attend the service. Displaying trust in us will send the message of reassurance to your child.
- Ensure you have informed educators about your child’s likes, dislikes, routines and individual preferences for food and drink.
- Seek out a preferred educator that your child can be left with when you drop them off for the day.
- Allow time for drop off as often children do not cope when it is rushed.
- Contact the service during your child’s first days to check how your child is settling.
Our Management Team will assist your child by
- Ensuring that each family has participated in the enrolment and orientation process.
- Allowing the orientation process to be flexible to meet the needs of all families.
- Ensuring that there are effective procedures for moving to a new room.
- Rostering educators allowing for consistency for new children and families.
Our Educators will
- Be aware of new enrolments, their commencement day, their background information their interests and needs.
- Encourage a separation routine, does the child need to wave at the window, or the gate or do they need to become involved in a favourite activity?
- Encourage the parent to let you know approximately what time they will collect their child as this will allow educators to honestly tell a child whether it will be soon or later.
- Immediately let children know where they can toilet, and keep their bag or lunch box. Discuss with the child how they will receive their meals. All children need to know their basic needs will be met.
- Buddy new children with long term children. This will ensure that children feel welcome and accepted.
- Make the day fun filled and wonderful, so children leave and want to come back!!
- Children will often feel that their family is not ever going to return. A picture book made of photos of the centre routine can be compiled and discussed. This will reassure the child that at a specific time their parents will come back.
- A photo of the child’s parents laminated may also comfort a child.
- Encourage the family to ring and check on their child’s progress and provide honest feedback.
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