Parent Info
All you need to know to get your child ready to start at Glenorie Preschool.
What to bring
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Please pack your child’s healthy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in a labelled insulated bag/lunch box. Morning tea is generally a piece of fruit, or vegetable pieces, along with a snack such as cheese and biscuits or a yoghurt. For lunch, children tend to bring a sandwich or wrap with a small snack. We encourage you to limit the number of processed “snacks” in individual packaging that you send, as these foods are often promoted as healthy but contain higher amounts of fats, sugar and salt.
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Please ensure that you send a drink bottle that your child can open independently, and one that is spill proof. We have a water tap that can be used to refill the children’s bottle during the day.
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We recommend a set of cot sheets as they fit perfectly. Rest time is provided for those children who may request or require it. No child is made to sit on a bed but will be encouraged to relax for 20 minutes to give their body some down time.
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As part of our sun smart policy, children will be required to wear a hat for outdoor play and will have sunscreen applied at regular intervals.
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Please provide several items of spare clothing to change in to should they have toileting accidents or get too messy/wet from play.
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Please do not provide any food containing nuts as we have a strict “no nuts” policy
Please ensure all items are clearly labelled
Please do not bring toys from home as we know they are precious and may become lost
What to expect
Drop-off
Upon arrival, help your child hang their bag on the hooks on the verandah and place your food bags in the labelled baskets, also on the verandah.
Please bring in your child's hat and drink bottle. Drink bottles go on the drinks trolley in the foyer, and hats go in the hat pockets ready for outdoor play.
Signing in
You will be given a code to open our door using the electronic lock.
Sign your child in on the iPad in the foyer using the Xplor app, which you should already have downloaded. Simply scan the QR code. An educator will be happy to help you with this.
Saying goodbye
Always say "Goodbye" or "See you in the afternoon", no matter how tempting it is to sneak out the door. It is important that children develop a sense of trust and learn that you will always come back to pick them up.
Our educators are more than happy to help you with leaving an upset child. If your child becomes too distressed, we will call you so you can come back, however every attempt will be made to settle your child into preschool life.
Settling in
You are welcome to call us as often as you wish to check that your child has settled. You may also like to arrange an earlier collection for the first few days to help with settling.
Preschool is a new experience and, like any other, it takes a while to get used to. If you approach it in a positive way, it is more than likely that preschool will be a positive experience. Be assured that our educators will be patient and understanding.
Documentation and Communication
Sharing your child's day
During the day, we document the children's learning and share it with families through our OWNA app, giving parents a window into their child's day.
This valuable tool allows families to take part in their child's learning journey. Please keep in mind that it shows just a few snapshot moments, as it is most important for our educators to be fully engaged in the learning experiences happening throughout the day.
Each child's individual portfolio is also available to families, providing another valuable record of their learning and activities.
Working together
We believe children benefit from a meaningful relationship between preschool staff and parents, with good communication and collaboration to support each child's individual needs.
We recognise and respect that parents are the primary influence in a child's life, and we strive to maintain and develop close links between families and the preschool.
Family contributions, whether through your knowledge or your involvement in our educational program, are always welcome.