Thank you for your interest in applying to attend the Early Learning Centre. Please read the important information below and acknowledge these term prior to commencing your child’s application.

Terms of Enrolment

A. Steps to Enrolment

• Parents complete and return an Early Learning Centre Application Form. This does not guarantee that a place offer will be made.
• Applications are received and recorded on the wait list according to the date of lodgement. Priority is given to girls who have a secured place for Prep entry into PLC's Junior School and then to those with a family association with PLC.
• Places are offered approximately six months prior to the commencement of the following year or when a position becomes available during the year.
• Once a place has been offered, parents are required to return a signed Acceptance form together with a $300 non-refundable enrolment fee to secure the place.

B. Tuition Fees and Account

• The College requires that the specified fee amount and that these fees are paid each fortnight. If fees are not paid on time, the child's continuation in the program will be reviewed.
• Fees are payable for any absences.
• The Early Learning Centre is closed on gazetted public holidays and fees will be charged.
• The Early Learning Centre is closed for approximately four weeks over the Christmas vacation and no fees will be charged during this time.
• The College (including the Early Learning Centre) is also closed on Easter Tuesday and the Monday prior to Melbourne Cup day and fees will not be charged for these days.
• Fees include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for all enrolled children.
• The Child Care Subsidy is available to all eligible families.
• Four weeks advance notice in writing is required if a child is to be withdrawn from the Early Learning Centre. Failure to comply will result in extra fees being charged.
• The College reserves the right to not permit a child to re-enter the Early Learning Centre when fees remain outstanding. 
• All fees and charges are reviewed annually by the School Council.

C. Uniform

• All children attending the 3-year-old Kindergarten and 4-year-old Pre-Prep programs are required to wear the Early Learning Centre uniform each day and for all excursions.

D. Communication

• Parents are required to read the Parent Information Booklet prior to their child's enrolment at the Early Learning Centre and must adhere to the policies as set down therein. Parents should refer to the Centre's Policies Booklet for any clarification of the Early Learning Centre's operation and procedures.
• Changes of address, telephone numbers or other information must be given to the school as soon as the change takes place.
• In enrolling a child in the ELC, parents agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the College and agree to support the Christian and community activities of the College.

Privacy Collection Notice

You are required to read the following policy relevant to this Application for Enrolment

Privacy Collection Notice

Agreements and Acknowledgements