Children coming to Preschool when later school start date

[Guest]

Hi

Not posted for aaaages so hoping you all had a good summer.

 

I've been asked if a child (who left us in July) can attend preschool for the first week back as he is not starting primary school until the 8th. Is this allowed? I realise we can't get any funding but if the parent is willing to pay for his sessions are there any legal reasons why we can't let him have a place for that week?

 

Anyone know. It is a bit of a pain but I feel that we would be helping the parent out with childcare if we can do it.

[Stargrower]

We do this nearly every year, either full days before they start school, or afternoons for children who go to a school who do mornings only for the first two weeks (we are full daycare). I don't think there's any reason why you can't. We just invoice the parent for whatever hours they do.

[mrsbat]

Just check what age you are insured up to (we are sessional and insured up to age 5) If the child has turned 5 and you are like us and only insured up to age 5 you would need to speak to your insurance

[Guest]

Thanks, that's good news. Sounds like it is quite common but I've never come across it before. You've been a big help and will definitely check the insurance too.

[Carol]

We also do this and state in our policy that we take children up to and including 5 yrs old. Just check your insurance covers you.

[Cait]

We have done this in the past too, it helps with additional income in that first term!

[Guest]

Us too