The Committee of Management decides each year the number of 4 year old programs offered. Pinemont Preschool operates a very successful Rotation Model for 4 year old sessions. The number of groups each year depends on our 4 year old intake. For 2027, our Marram children will be placed in one of four groups and will attend either two or three sessions of our program per week (depending on group allocation) on the SAME DAYS each week. Marram children will stay in their allocated groups for the whole year.

The Rotational Model allows for parents to state their preferences as to which group they wish their child(ren) to be allocated. Every effort is made to give families their first group preference, however, this may not be possible and second and third preferences will be requested when selecting your group online. Priority for group preference will be considered at the discretion of the Committee of Management on the following merits:

• Children to whom Priority of Access applies will be given their first group preference.

• Children who require a second year of 4 year old kinder will also be given their first group preference.

• All other applications for group preference will be considered in the order they are received via Pinemont Preschool’s online Group Preference Form (sent to families, usually in the beginning of September). Please note that these applications are time stamped when submitted. Families are encouraged to provide details as to reasons for their group preferences at this time.

Prior to finalising group placements, a consultation meeting will be held between the Enrolment Officer, 3 year old and 4 year old teacher/s, and an independent member. 

Please note: once 4 year old group placements have been allocated, the decision of Committee of Management is final.

Families are asked to advise at the time of their online group preference (for a particular colour group) if they believe there are any exceptional circumstances that may apply to their child attending in a particular group.

Groups will be confirmed at the ‘Information Night’/AGM, held on 21 October 2026.

Complaints/discussion relating to altering a child's group placement MUST NOT be directed to Pinemont Preschool teachers. The correct method of communication is to email the Enrolment officer of Pinemont Preschool (enrolment.pinemont@gmail.com). Any queries/complaints will be handled directly by the Committee of Management and the familiy will be notified accordingly by the Enrolment Officer.

2027 FEES FOR FUNDED KINDERGARTEN HOURS