Prior to your child commencing at Como Preschool you will receive a package with all the information you need.
Below is some general information which you may find helpful.
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Food

​Children bring their own morning tea, lunch and water bottle. We recommend healthy snacks such as fruit, celery, carrots, cheese, crackers, sultanas or yoghurt.
​WE ARE A NUT FREE CENTRE and no products containing nuts may be brought into the Preschool.

What to Wear

Children should wear casual, comfortable clothing that is suitable for messy and active play. They need a sun safe hat every day for outdoor play (except June/July when it is optional) and they must wear appropriate shoes that support growing feet. 
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Children also need to bring:

• Morning tea in a named container
• Lunch in a separate named lunch box
• Afternoon tea if staying between 3:30-4:00pm
• A water bottle with a covered lid
• Spare clothes
• Hand towel (to dry their hands after washing) with a loop attached so it can be hung on a hook in their locker
• A bag large enough to contain all these things

Settling In

During Orientation Week, each child will receive a Como Preschool booklet containing a photo story all about our centre to help familiarise them with Preschool.

You will also receive a blank photo book to put in some photos about your family so that we can talk with your child about people and things that are important to them. 
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Parents are encouraged to help their child settle in during the first few days and take part in the activities provided. Some children may cry when you leave – this is quite natural. It usually lasts only a few minutes and parents are very welcome to phone us during the morning to check that they have settled. Our staff are very experienced in supporting each child to feel safe, secure and happy in their new environment.

​​Children do not have a formal rest time in the afternoon but may rest if they need to.