NOW OPENING 6:30 AM

If your day stars before the sun gets out of bed,
we've got you covered.
Our gates now open at 6:30 every morning.

HOURS OF OPERATION & ATTENDANCE
This centre is open between the hours of 6:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Routines are an important part of a childs life, helping them to feel safe and secure, so in order for your child to gain the most from our program we encourage parents to maintain regular attendance as much as posible. If however, if your child is sick or unable to attend please notify the centre as soon as you are able so that we can plana and program accordinly.
As with all child care centres, public holidays and absent days must be paid for and there are no make-up days. 

CLOSURE PERIODS
A merry Christmas and a Happy new year to everyone! :)
Our centre will be closed between Christmas and New Year, no fees will be charged during this time. 

WAITING LIST FEE 
If we don't currently have that suites you or your just planning ahead you can join our wait list and when what you are looking for becomes available well call you first.
A $ 20.00 waiting list fee is payable on submission of a waiting list application.

ENROLMENT FEE
Once you have made the decision to join our centre family there is a one time $ 80.00 enrolment fee payable on submission of the enrolment form which is non-refundable.

ORIENTATION
We invite you and your child to join us for a morning before they begin at the centre. This gives everyone a chance to become familiar with one another, the environment and our daily routine. This is also a good opportunity while your child is exploring the environment to discuss with the room leader or centre director any expectations or resolve any queries you might still have.
There is no cost for orientation and families are welcome to attend multiple orientations to help them feel at home in the centre.

DAILY FEES - 2021
There is one daily fee for each room which includes attendance and all meals.

              Honey Bees: (6 weeks - 24 months) - $ 111.00- full day*
Kookaburras Room: (2 1/2 yrs - 36 months) - $ 109.00- full day*
                   Rosellas Room: (2 1/2 yrs - 4 yrs) - $ 107.00 - full day*
                                              Wagtails: (4+ yrs) - $ 105.00 - full day*
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​These fees are reviewed as required by the Management Committee to help keep our prices competitive as well as able to provide the top quality care your children deserve. Families will receive a minimum of 2 weeks notice of any changes to our fee structure. 
*Fees are subject to change and are correct as of 04/01/2021.

LATE PICKUP FEES
A Late fee of $2.00 per minute for each child will be charged to your account should you arrive to collect your child after 6:00 pm.
Children may feel concerned if they are not picked up before the centre closes. If you are going to be unavoidably detained, please telephone staff and inform them so they can make arrangements for their own commitments and allay your child's concerns.

PAYMENTS
Our centre uses Debit Success for automated fortnightly payments.
This helps us to remove the need to keep cash on premises and allows families to make hassle free electronic payments.

Please note that if fees are in arrears for more than two weeks your child's place is in jeopardy. It is important that you notify the Service Leader if you are having any difficulties paying fee so that if possible we can work together to create a payment plan that helps both parties.
In the event that an arrangement can not be made or is broken the enrolment will be cancelled and the outstanding debt will be forwarded to a debt collection agency.

FEE INFORMATION
Two weeks notice in writing is required before the termination of your child's placement.
Our centre offers families the option of half fees for four weeks of the year (Financial Year), however two weeks notice must be given in advance of holidays for this to apply. 
​Only public holidays that fall on a Monday are automatically half fees given as half fees. 
If you wish to change your child's days of attendance (increase/decrease/swap) we require two weeks notice.
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CHILDCARE SUBSIDY
Eligible families are encouraged to apply for the Child Care Subsidy through Services Australia (Centerlink) as soon as they are able so that we can likewise begin applying the subsidy directly to you fees. 
Once approved for the Child Care Subsidy, families will only be required to pay the gap (difference) between subsidy and the centre fees.
The value and amount of child care fees that can be subsidised is subject to an estimate of 'family income' and  their 'hours of activity'. At the end of a financial year, adjustments will be made by Centrelink based on the difference between estimated income and actual annual income.
For more details or to apply for the subsidy follow this link to Services Australia. 


RECORDING ALLOWABLE AND APPROVED ABSENCES
Under the childcare subsidy each child will be eligible for 42 allowable absences each year, renewing on the 1 July.
You will need to verify all absent days that your child was booked for. After you have taken your 42 days full fees will be charged without childcare Benefits.
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​PRIORITY ACCESS
This centre operates in complies with  the Departments of Education's "Priority of access guidelines for child care services". 
​This means that under these guidelines, family's may be required to change or drop days if no other reasonable option is available so that the centre can accommodate families / children that fall into a higher priority category.
Priority 1 – a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect.
Priority 2 – a child of a single parent who satisfies, or of parents who both satisfy, the work, training, study test.
Priority 3 – any other child.