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Our Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built, carefully curated environment designed for our youngest learners as they embark on their Junior School journey.

A sense of belonging is at the heart of our ELC where each child is heard, valued and celebrated as we work in close partnership with our families.

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) blend harmoniously together, building on children's existing knowledge and experiences. Inquiry is applied to explore a child’s thinking and harness their creativity, while intentional teaching supports the achievement of developmental milestones in cognition, social, emotional, physical and language domains.

There are two classes, each with a teacher and qualified early childhood educator who apply guiding principles of the EYLF and the IB PYP. The children also enjoy Spanish, Library, Music, Drama, Physical Education and Yoga lessons conducted by a team of specialist teachers.

Our ELC operates five days per week from 8.25am to 2.50pm throughout the four terms of the school year. Children who attend are aged 4, or turn 4 before 1 May of the year they commence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are families who attend the ELC eligible to claim the Government’s child care benefit?

No, tuition fees for Pembroke ELC do not attract the Government subsidy.

Do you provide meals?

As we settle them into life at school, children bring their own packed recess and lunch to ELC each day. ELC students can also access the Junior School Tuck Shop.

Is there a uniform?

Our ELC students wear a play and activity-friendly uniform, including a hat for outdoor activities.

Is there care offered outside of ELC hours?

Pembroke's Junior School Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service is delivered in partnership with the YMCA. OSHC is open Monday to Friday school days from 7am to 8.30am and 2.45pm to 6pm. There is an additional cost for this service which is payable directly to YMCA. These charges may be eligible for the Government child care benefit. Children can attend when they are turning 4 before 1 May of that year. If they are turning 4 after that date, they can attend from the start of the next year.

The YMCA also offers a Vacation Care service as the ELC is closed during school holidays.

More information about OSHC can be found here.

Is there a separate application process for ELC?

No, you can complete our online application form to register your child for the waitlist at Pembroke School for any year level.

Does entry into the ELC guarantee you entry into Reception at Pembroke School?

Yes, we are one ELC - Year 12 School with a single enrolment process. If your child commences in the ELC, they can continue on into Reception and beyond.

Does my child need to be vaccinated to attend Pembroke ELC?

Following changes to the South Australian Public Health Act 2011, children will not be able to enrol in or attend early childhood services unless all immunisation requirements are met.

The Act states:

  • An early childhood service must not enrol a child if all immunisation requirements are not met
  • A child cannot attend, or continue to attend, an early childhood service if all immunisation requirements are not met
  • Early childhood services must keep a current copy of an approved immunisation record for each child enrolled in or attending that service
Does my child have to attend ELC five days per week?

All students in our ELC are enrolled in our five day per week program from 8.25am - 2.50pm each day, and there is a fixed fee structure for the five day per week program. You are of course welcome to discuss whether your child needs a day off, or the occasional shorter day, with our ELC staff.

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