Gannawarra Shire Children's Services - 3 year old kindergarten

Introduction:

In 2022, the Victorian State Government will begin funding 2 years of kindergarten for children who are aged 3 years old prior to 30 April. In 2022, 3 year olds will be eligible for 5 hours of subsidised kindergarten (Parent fees applicable) and 4 year olds will be eligible for 15 hours of 4 year old kindergarten. From 2023, Gannawarra Shire Children's Service can offer 15 hours for both eligible 3 and 4 year old children in the two years prior to school.

This short survey is to assist Gannawarra Shire Children's Service to gather information on community needs and the model of service which best suits your family. Many considerations need to be made when planning for this exciting new service. Staffing and workforce is proving a challenge across the state especially in rural Victoria. Your feedback can help Gannawarra Shire Children's Service to plan for service delivery that best meets community needs.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.

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* 1. Will you have a child/ren aged 3 years or 4 years old prior to 30 April 2022?

Yes

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* 2. Which Gannawarra Shire Children's Service, kindergarten service do you intend on sending your child/ren in 2022 or 2023?

Kerang

Cohuna

Leitchville

Koondrook

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you have a 3 year old child/ren turning 3 years old by 30 April 2022, they will be eligible for 5 hours of kindergarten in 2022, once turning 3. What session/s would best suit your family?

a. Mixed age (3 and 4 YO’s) group on the day of your choice

b. Single age group (3YO only) on a set day

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* 4. In 2023, Gannawarra Shire Children's Services may be able to offer 15 hours of kindergarten for 3 and 4 year old children. What sessions type would best suit your family?

a. Mixed age, 3 and 4 year olds together in a group, on the day/s of your choice

b. Single age group, 3 year old group and separate 4 year old group, on set days

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* 5. What session times would best suit your family?

a. 3 days x 5 hour sessions 9:00am-2:00pm per week

b. 2 days x 7.5hr days 8:30am-4:30pm per week

c. Service with wrap around care to allow for before and after kindergarten care (8:00am-6:00pm)

Gannawarra Shire Children's Services - 3 year old kindergarten

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* 1. Will you have a child/ren aged 3 years or 4 years old prior to 30 April 2022?

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* 2. Which Gannawarra Shire Children's Service, kindergarten service do you intend on sending your child/ren in 2022 or 2023?

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* 3. If you have a 3 year old child/ren turning 3 years old by 30 April 2022, they will be eligible for 5 hours of kindergarten in 2022, once turning 3. What session/s would best suit your family?

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* 4. In 2023, Gannawarra Shire Children's Services may be able to offer 15 hours of kindergarten for 3 and 4 year old children. What sessions type would best suit your family?

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* 5. What session times would best suit your family?

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* 6. Any additional feedback?