​​​​I. ENROLMENT: 

If you are wanting to accept this offer, the first step is to complete the Enrolment Form, which can be found on the following link: 

https://forms.owna.com.au/enrol.aspx?c=pottsvillepres

 

Please allow approx. 30 minutes to complete the Enrolment Form and have with you copies/photos of the following documents to be attached (items with “*” are mandatory):

• Birth certificate*

• Immunisation History Statement OR Immunisation History Form OR Medical Exemption Form* - no Blue Books are accepted

• Photo of your child*

• Family photo*

• Health Care Card (if applicable) 

• Medical documents E.g. ASCIA Action plan (if applicable)

• Dietary Restrictions (if applicable)

• Court documents (if applicable)

• NDIS Plan (if applicable)

• Family Court Documents (if applicable)

• Photo identification of all emergency contacts 

 

If you wish to decline this offer, as a courtesy, please send an email to admin@pottsvillepreschool.com indicating the same.

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II. IMMUNISATION:

Parents must provide the Service with a copy of one of the following documents as part of their child’s enrolment:

• Children who are up to date: An Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement which shows that the child is ‘up to date’ with their scheduled vaccinations.

• Children on a catch-up schedule: An AIR Immunisation History Statement that includes the words ‘catch up schedule until (date); OR A copy of an AIR Immunisation History Form that has been completed and signed by a medical practitioner.

• Children with a medical reason not to be vaccinated: An AIR Immunisation History Statement that includes the words ‘medical contraindication’ or ‘natural immunity’; OR A copy of an AIR Immunisation Medical Exemption Form completed and signed by a medical practitioner.

 

Please note: Approved documentation as outlined above must be provided before your child can attend our Programs.

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III. CHARGES:

Our tentative 2026 Fee and Levy Schedule is for your reference ONLY. The Schedule can be accessed below. Final fees and levy charges are subject to change pending NSW Department of Education release of their funding guidelines, and you will be advised accordingly upon finalisation. 

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IV. START STRONG FEE RELIEF FOR COMMUNITY PRESCHOOLS program:

 

Historically, the NSW Government has provided fee relief to families through the Start Strong Fee Relief for Community Preschools program initiative as part of the Early Years Commitment; however, Pottsville Community Preschool is uncertain whether this will continue for the 2026 school year as they have done in the past.

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​Our Service will not know of a decision on this until early December 2025. Families will be advised accordingly when we have more information.

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Please see ‘NSW Fee Relief - FAQs’ document below for general information regarding the Start Strong Fee Relief for Community Preschools program.

 

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V. PAYMENT OF ENROLMENT FEE:  

Using the Direct Debit details provided by you on the Enrolment Form, Pottsville Community Preschool will deduct the enrolment fee of $230 within five (5) business days of receipt of the Enrolment Form. Once fully paid, your child’s spot in the selected program is secured.

 

Please be aware that the enrolment fee is non-refundable.

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VI. DEADLINE:

Please ensure you complete the Enrolment Form by the deadline indicated in our initial communication to you, otherwise this spot will be offered to the next family in the queue. Kindly note that your child will be removed from our waiting list if there is no response to this offer, or if you decline this offer.

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NEXT STEPS:

 

1.    OWNA Childcare Management App -

Once the Enrolment Form is completed and Enrolment Fee paid, you will be given access to OWNA, our Childcare Management App. The App allows for educators and families to communicate easily and effectively through real time access to your child's data including images and videos, digital attendances (including time in/out & digital signatures), as well as notifications about posts, and important notices like incident reports, forms etc

 

Your login details will be sent directly by OWNA under separate cover.

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2.    Enrolment Information Pack -

After the Enrolment Fee is paid, you will be provided with an Enrolment Information Pack which contains information regarding OWNA Login, Forms, and Welcome Pack (including Welcome / Parent Booklet); NSW Fee Relief; and Orientation.

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3. Welcome Email from Director, Sofia Machado -

You will be sent a welcome email from our Director, Sofia Machado in the next coming weeks.

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4. Additional Documents for Parents to Complete to Finalise Enrolment -

 You will need to complete the following forms for your child to finalise enrolment:

• NSW Fee Relief Declaration Form

• NSW Fee Relief Consent Form

• OWNA Consent Form

• All About My Child

• Nature Explorers permission Form (only applicable if your child is attending Nature Explorers Preschool on Wednesdays or Nature Explorer 2-day program)

• Masterclass Waiver Form (only applicable if your child is attending the Masterclass program on Wednesdays)

 

Instructions on how to complete these forms will be emailed separately once a completed Enrolment Form is received by the Service.

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We look forward to welcoming your child to our Service in the 2026 school year.

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