Welcome to Tailem Bend Kindergarten
Our core business is the provision of quality teaching, learning and care within an integrated setting for Preschool and Occasional Care children. We aim to provide an inclusive environment that supports the development of the 'whole child' through play and close collaboration with families.
Contact Information
| Director: | Ms Emma Schultz |
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| Phone: | (08) 8572 3348 |
| Fax: | (08) 8572 3192 |
| Address: | 49 Trevena Rd TAILEM BEND SA 5260 |
| District: | Murray Mallee |
| E-mail: | kindy.director@tailemkgn.sa.edu.au |
Feedback and complaints
Let us know if you have feedback or a complaint, or if you want to give us a compliment. Feedback is valuable as it helps us shape our services to meet your needs.
Our parent guide to raising a concern or complaint (word 901KB)
Session Times
Currently, the kindergarten is funded for 4 sessions. Community consultation has given rise to 2 full days for full time children (sessions are outlined below). In addition, Pre-entry children attend either a Tuesday morning or afternoon session (negotiated with the Director).
| Morning Sessions: | 8.45am–11.30am, Tues. and Thurs. |
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| Afternoon Sessions: | 12.15pm–3.00pm, Tues. and Thurs. |
| Lunch Care: | Tuesdays and Thursdays (supported by parent helpers). |
| Staff Attendance: | Tuesdays, Wednesdays (programming and administration duties) and Thursdays. |
Parent Information
Much of the relevant information for parents is included in the Information Booklet (see below to download). Other relevant documents are also available for you to download below.
The kindergarten fees are currently set at:
- Full-time fee $45.00 per term
- Pre-entry fee $20.00 per term
For any additional information you require, please email the Director at the email address above.
| Download | File Size | File Type |
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| NOTE: All downloads open in a new browser window | ||
| Information Booklet | 300 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Sun Protection Policy | 324 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Celebration Policy | 320 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Annual Report 2008 | 338 KB | Adobe PDF |
Playgroup Information
The kindergarten operates a Playgroup on Friday mornings. The Playgroup is run with the assistance of parent volunteer coordinators and is an affiliated member of Playgroup SA.
| Session Time: | Friday, 9.30am–11.00am |
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| Cost: | $2.00 per family each session (additional Playgroup SA affiliation fees also apply). |
For further information, please contact the kindergarten during normal operating hours.
Occasional Care
The kindergarten is funded for two Occasional Care sessions for over 2's, each week. These are held on Tuesday mornings and afternoons and are run in conjunction with our kindergarten program.
| Morning Sessions: | 8.45am–11.30am |
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| Afternoon Sessions: | 12.15pm–3.00pm |
| Emergency Care: | Either session. |
| Cost: | Between $1.50 and $5.00 |
Context Statement
The Context Statement provides detailed information about our preschool.
| Download | File Size | File Type |
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| NOTE: The Context Statement will open in a new browser window | ||
| Context Statement | 23 KB | Adobe PDF |