Enrolling your Child in Fun Squad From Prep
Preparing your Child for Prep
Making the transition to ‘big school’ can feel like a big step for both children and parents alike! Fortunately, the qualified staff at PCYC Queensland Fun Squad have the experience and training to support your family and help your child make a successful transition to primary school. PCYC Queensland Fun Squad have been supporting families to make the transition into Fun Squad for more than 40 years and over this time we have developed some key learnings which we implement today.
Our introduction to Fun Squad helps your child to adjust and reduces uncertainty around new experiences by providing a safe environment. Our Fun Squad sessions are fun and strike a balance between creative play as your child adjusts to formal education and learning-based activities which complement the school curriculum.
What is Fun Squad & is my Child the Appropriate Age to Attend?
Children must be in Primary school to attend a PCYC Queensland Fun Squad. Depending on your location, your child will have access to fun activities before and after their school day and during school holidays. We refer to these service options as Before School Fun and After School Fun. We understand many parents have work commitments during the school holidays, so where possible we provide Holiday Fun to ensure your child has a consistent experience with a regular outside school hours fun provider, all year round!
To utilise PCYC Queensland Fun Squad services your child must be attending Primary school, in addition to being enrolled in the service.
Steps to Support your Child Transition to Fun Squad From Prep
If possible arrange an orientation at your child’s Fun Squad service, so both you and your child can become familiar with the space as well as meeting the Educators who will be guiding your child as they begin their Fun Squad journey.
Where possible, we also welcome new Prep children to try Holiday Fun in January, prior to the start of the school term. If your local service offers Holiday Fun you are welcome to make a booking and let your child get to know the service before school starts.
We welcome Parental involvement at our services, as your unique insights empower our Educators to engage with your child’s personal interests.
Reassure your child that when school finishes they will escorted to and from their classrooms for both Before and After School Fun.
Why choose a PCYC Queensland Fun Squad Service?
Established in 1948, PCYC Queensland has an extensive history of providing school aged care to more than 25,000 children annually, across more than 100 service locations, both within school-based and club-based centres.
As one of the largest Fun Squad providers in the state, our services are backed by our ongoing partnership with the Queensland Police Service. Starting school is a significant milestone, so we offer our Preppies some much needed respite in the form of constructive play as they adapt to this new schedule. Our programs aid children to further develop their school readiness skills including self-care, attention, concentration, emotional regulation, physical skills, plus language and social skills.
Enrolling in both Prep and Fun Squad at the same time is a substantial change in your little one’s life, so let us make this rite of passage easier on the whole family! Enrol at your local PCYC Queensland Fun Squad service, so your child can enjoy the benefit of an Fun Squad experience where the service is tailored to reflect the local school culture, events and policies. As a parent, you know PCYC Queensland is invested in the wellbeing of your child throughout their Fun Squad experience from Prep and beyond, because as a not for profit, registered charity, the income generated from Fun Squad in turn goes back into youth development programs within your local community.
What’s the next Step to Join Fun Squad From Prep?
Once you are ready to enrol your Prep age child at PCYC Queensland Fun Squad please submit an enquiry via the form below. You can enrol through the Kidsoft App by following these simple steps.
If you would like to check out your local school-based or club-based service, or would like further information, contact your local Fun Squad directly, peruse Frequently Asked Questions by Fun Squad parents, explore our Fun Squad philosophy and goals, or submit an enquiry form: