FAQ

Normal fees will apply when your booked day falls on a public holiday or absences due to holidays or illnesses.

No, you are welcome to book your child into the centre for only 1 day. However for a child to become comfortable and create a sense of belonging we encourage at least 2 days. Building strong relationships with other children and Educators enables them to get the most benefit from our programs.

All staff will have First Aid training including Anaphylaxis and Asthma training certificates. We will have action plans in place and parents are encouraged to read our health and safety policy. We don’t welcome any outside food this helps stop cross contamination. 

Kids on Beaufort pride themselves in ensuring all children and families feel a sense of belonging whilst being welcomed into our centres. Our orientation process is flexible and tailored to your child’s needs. Orientations occur over a one week period and are free of charge. During the orientation visits, we will discuss your child’s needs and routine with you.

Following a once off enrolment fee, it our policy that family’s weekly fees must be 2 weeks in advance.  The parent must then continue to pay the weekly fee in advance in order to maintain a credit balance equivalent to 2 weeks of fees.

All payments are made using our OWNA online software.  All families must complete the Direct Debit form upon enrolment.  Our service has NO cash policy.

Two weeks’ notice is required if you wish to cancel a booking.  Failure to do so will require parents to pay two weeks full fees.  All accounts must be finalised within seven days and any outstanding accounts will be forwarded to debt collection agencies.

We please ask that you keep your child home if they are ill. This helps reduce the risk to other children and staff. If your child becomes ill during their day at the centre, we will ring the parent’s contact numbers on the enrolment form. Please ensure that all current contact numbers are correct to avoid any delay.

Kids on Beaufort follow the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework, inspired by Reggio Emilia Philosophy to ensure that children have the opportunity immerse themselves in learning that is rich in creativity and fun.

We have 2  wonderful qualified and experienced cooks at Kids on Beaufort.  Their background enhances their love for sharing good food and encouraging the children to learn about good food that fuels their developing bodies.

We offer a 4-week rotating menu. Our menus are nutritiously balanced to ensure that all children are provided with their recommended daily intake of each food group. We provide Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. We also offer Breakfast (before 7.30am) and late snacks (after 5pm). These meals are all prepared at our centre. Dietary, Cultural and medical needs are also catered for at our centre. We encourage families to discuss their children’s individual needs during the orientation process. All rooms will have a copy of each child’s dietary requirements and food allergies.

Our Educators have either a Cert 111 in Early childhood Education & care, Diploma in childcare or a Degree in Early Childhood Teaching. All educators have a formal First aid certificate and Asthma Management & Anaphylaxis, Working with Children’s check and Police clearance. 

At Kids on Beaufort and Big Kids on Beaufort, due to children with allergies and to minimise the risk of allergic or anaphylactic reactions, we kindly request families do not provide birthday cake/cupcakes for their child’s birthday.  However, we do encourage families to bring other Party items, we use a small wooden Birthday Cake to celebrate their special day.  For more information we invite families to speak with our friendly staff.  

We follow flexible routines. This ensures we are meeting every child’s individual needs. Children in the Crawford room follow their home routines. As they progress to the Beaufort 1 room, we begin to blend this routine with a more general routine that follows regular meal time and sleep patterns. Beaufort 2 and Waterford rooms have a more structured routine that encourages self-help skills and independence. Routines ensure that children are ready for the school environment and enhances a sense of security. Although we are a play-based learning centre, we introduce learning times in the older groups to prepare them for a more structured routine offered at school.

All Routines are displayed and can be found in your child’s room.

Big Kids on Beaufort has a wonderful Pre-School Teacher.  We offer an Educational Early Years Learning Program, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy.  Our aim is to prepare your child emotionally and socially, as well as encouraging independence.  

Do we provide a long day care 3-year-old Program

Yes, Kids on Beaufort has a 3 -5-year-old long care program.  The program is lead by a Qualified Educator offering an active and exciting play based educational program.

Yes. We offer weekly yoga and sports programs at Kids on Beaufort.

At Big Kids on Beaufort, we offer yoga, sport and language (Mandarin) classes.

All these programs are run by qualified teachers.

No, these are free of charge and are included in your fees.