To attend a tour your child must first be on our Waitlist. Tours must be booked. Once a tour is booked, guardians are then sent an email to confirm their appointment.

We’re pleased to accept your enrolment request at any time of the year. This is done by completing our waitlist form, so that we can assess your requirements. Joining the wait list is free of charge.

If you’ve joined our wait list, our admin team will reach out to you when a suitable position might be available. They will then formally offer you a place, and guide you through the remaining steps to finalise the enrolment.

Families who are made an offer will have 3 days to accept or decline the offer. If no response is received the places may be offered to the next family on the waitlist. A bond is required to secure enrolment for each child and is to be paid on acceptance of the offer.

Given that there are usually more families interested in attending Hastings CCK than there are places available, we highly encourage prospective families to register their child on our waitlist as early as possible. You can also increase your chances of receiving a position by being flexible in start date and preferred days. Typically, positions open up around January each year as our 4-year-old kindergarten children transition to Primary School. Siblings of children already enrolled are prioritised.

We offer 2 orientation half-day sessions for newly enrolled children. These days provide your child the opportunity to gradually adjust and settle in at Hastings Childcare & Community Kinder, ensuring they feel comfortable before they commence their first full day.

To book an orientation session you will need to arrange this through the office once you have accepted your offer. This must be arranged prior to your childs first session of care.

Positions are offered to families on our waitlist formally through our software Xap. You will receive a email from noreply@xap.net.au. If you can’t see the email please check your junk/spam folders as it might be hiding there.

Video instructions on how to accept an offer can be found here https://xap.fleeq.io/l/e477ry80lx-nmn342bwmz

We understand that securing a spot for your child is a critical concern for many families. As there are so many variables involved we cannot predict when a family might be offered a place or provide specific information on 'where they are on the list.'

Positions typically become available when current families change their schedules, relocate, or their child transitions to the next room or school.

When a spot opens up, we prioritise families based on the date they joined our waiting list and then match the available positions based on required days, start date, and the child age.

To increase your chances of securing a spot for your child at Hastings CCK, please consider the following tips when filling out your waitlist application:

1. Be flexible with your preferred days of attendance. Indicating a willingness to accept different days can make it easier for us to accommodate your child as spots become available.

2. Accept fewer days initially. By agreeing to a reduced number of days to start with, you can increase your child's likelihood of being enrolled sooner. Additional days can be added as more positions open up.

3. Be flexible with your start date. Positions may open up earlier or later than anticipated. Being open to different starting dates can also help in securing a spot for your child more quickly. If you're not ready to start in the position that is becoming available we can keep your child on the waitlist, but due to the unpredictable nature of enrolments we can’t guarantee when another spot may open up. If you choose to wait, we'll offer the vacant positions to the next person on the list.

Once enrolled, you can remain on the waitlist for day swaps or additional days. Additional Tips: - Regularly update your waitlist application to reflect changes in your needs - Respond promptly to position offers to secure your spot

We have a minimum enrolment of 2 days per week.

When children attend regularly, they form strong relationships with their peers and educators, settle in more smoothly and build a sense of familiarity and security within our environment.

Attending less can be too upsetting and disruptive for children. It also makes it challenging for our teachers to plan a suitable program to support their development.

Occasionally, we may offer one day per week enrolment on the condition that the family will accept a second day once available.

This ensures our programme can be delivered effectively and your child can fully benefit from our services.