Question 1

What are your opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Little Koukla Early Learning is open from 7:15am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The centre is open all year round and closes for public holidays.

Question 2

What ages does Little Koukla cater for?

Accepted Answer

Our Centre has two beautiful rooms. One for children aged 18months - 3 years and another for children aged 3 - 5 years old.

Question 3

What are the educators' qualifications?

Accepted Answer

All educators are required to have a Certificate III in Children's Services, as well as, their Working with Children license.

Our room leaders hold a Diploma in Early Childhood or higher and our Centre Director holds a Master of Education.

Although not required my regulation all our Educators hold a current First Aid Certificate.

Question 4

What is the difference between daycare and early learning?

Accepted Answer

Early learning captures the essence of what is at the heart of Little Koukla - a nurturing and caring environment that fosters growth in all aspects.

Question 5

What do payments look like?

Accepted Answer

Parents can apply for a Child Care subsidy through MyGov.  This subsidy will cover a portion of your day care payments and is paid directly from CentreLink to the day care centre.

Parents are invoiced for the outstanding “gap” two weeks in advance.  Parent's make their portion of the payment via direct debit for their convenience and security.

No bond is collected to secure the enrolment.

Question 6

What to Bring?

Accepted Answer

Backpack 
A wide brimmed hat 
Spare change of clothes – appropriate for the weather 
Drink Bottle (Please only fill drink bottle with water) 
Medication (if required)

Question 7

Is food provided?

Accepted Answer

Little Koukla Early Learning has an onsite chef that prepares all the meals throughout the day for the children.  These meals include:
Morning tea at 8.30am
Lunch at 11.00am
Afternoon tea at 2pm
Late snack at 5.15
All children's medical, cultural and dietary requirements are catered for.

Question 8

Is there a sun safety program?

Accepted Answer

We are a Sun Smart centre and monitor UV levels all year around to ensure children are protected. Hats, sunscreen and appropriate clothing are necessary for outdoor play. Water bottles are checked throughout the day to ensure children have water to drink at all times.

Question 9

Does the day care communicate with me about my child's progress?

Accepted Answer

We are more than happy to have a chat anytime you are in the Centre and you are welcome to call through if you have a query.

We use Earlyworks which provides you with daily photos of your child in a group journal with a description of what they explored in their room that day. Individual updates on their development each month and daily communications where you can see what they have eaten, their nap times/ bottles etc. are supplied.

Question 10

How do I enrol?

Accepted Answer

Just click the "Enquire Now" button and fill in the form.

This form will send an email with your information to the Centre Director.  She will contact you shortly after receiving the request to arrange a time for you to come on a tour of the day care and answer any questions you might have.

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