More Frequently Asked Questions
What other requirements are there?What do I need to bring?
What do I do on arrival?
What is a typical morning?
What if my child is sick or unable to attend?
Does Possums cater for children with allergies?
Can I be involved?
Does Possums offer occasional care?
Can I claim a child care rebate?
What other requirements are there?
Before your child attends Possums they need to be:
- Fully immunised.
- Toilet trained
We have some links to some great hints on toilet training in our Resources section.
What do I need to bring?
Its a good idea to pack the following:
- A healthy play lunch. Check out our Resources for ideas for healthy lunch boxes.
- A change of clothes in case of ′accidents′.
- A hat for outside play.
- A raincoat and gum boots in winter months.
- Something for ′Show and Tell′.
What do I do on arrival?
When you arrive
- Remember to sign the register at the table just inside the door.
- Help your child find their name tag and hang up their bag on the hook.
- If possible stay for a few minutes to help them find an activity.
What is a typical morning?
- Possums is run in a semi structured way incorporating a weekly or seasonal theme.
- Several areas are regularly set up each morning, such as: the climbing frame; puzzles and toys on the mat; the library corner; the play-house; tables with the day's art and craft activities.
- As the children arrive they are warmly greeted by Lyn, Karin and Lucie and are free to choose their favourite activity or play a game with their friends.
- During the morning we have Exercise Time and Show and Tell.
- Later all the children and staff sit down together to enjoy morning tea.
- Afterwards there will be play outside in the playground or a walk to the beach, the Possums Garden Patch or to explore the nearby parkland.
- On our return, if time permits, we might have stories, games or music.
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