Fees
Start Strong is the new funding model.
“The NSW Government is committed to ensuring that all children in New South Wales can participate in 600 hours of quality preschool education in the year before school, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are”. For more information go to www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/regulation-and.../early.../funding/start-strong
To gain the maximum in the new funding 4 year old children eligible to start school the following year (ie turn four before the 31st July) should be enrolled 600 hours per year (15 hours per week). This also applies for three year olds from Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander heritage or low income families whose parents hold a low income health care card. Children who are enrolled less than 15 hours eg 1 day per week only receive 5% of funding. However we have catered for families who only chose to enroll for one day. We are trying to cater for everyone with a few options of enrollment but we do need to tap into the model to maximize our funding.
To opt in to the new funding model and increase our funding we have come up with two enrollment packages under the 600 hour incentive.
Options for enrollment:
FEE LEVEL FOR 2019 Term 1 & 2 (To be reviewed July 2019)
LEVEL TOTAL WEEKLY FEE
Subsidized fees for low income families/child with low income health care card and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Children.
FULL DAY x 1 (Not fully Gov. funded, 6 hour day strictly 9am - 3pm) $20.00
Subsidized fees for low income families/child with low income health care card and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Children.
Strong start funded *600 hours Government funded :
2 days $20.00
3 x 5- 6 hour days (Strictly 9am to 3pm) - Only Available if vacancies exist $30.00
Subsidized fees for children eligible to start school in 2019 Turning 4 before 31st July 2019
Strong start funded *600 hours Government funded :
2 days $60.00
3 x 6 hour days (Additional fees will apply outside 9am to 3pm) $80.00
Partially subsidized fees for 3 year old (not low income or Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Children)
2 days only $70.00
DAILY FULL FEE FOR 1 day only (if vacancies exist)
Subsidized fees for children eligible to start school in 2019 Turning 4 before 31st July 2019
FULL DAY x 1 (Not Gov. funded, 6 hour day strictly 9am to 3pm) $40.00 per day
3 year olds (not covered by government funding -6 hour day, strictly 9am to 3pm) $50.00 per day
ADDITIONAL /CASUAL DAYS 3 & 4 year olds ( strictly 9am to 3 pm if vacancies exist) $50.00 per day
Extended hours for working families before 9 am and after 3 pm for children attending 1 or 3 days $5.00 per 15 minute block
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ENROLLMENT FEE
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $66.00 is payable on acceptance of enrollment and must be paid prior to commencement of Preschool. This is separate to the daily fee.
There are three options to pay the daily term fees as outlined on the enrollment form. All accounts and receipts along with other notices and newsletters will be emailed or put in your communication pocket located at the sign in desk on the verandah.
Please note that fees are charged for the term and you still have to pay, even if your child is absent. Two weeks written notice is required when withdrawing a child from Preschool. Full payment of fees owing is expected before notice of withdrawal will be accepted.
Fees must be paid regularly and two weeks in advance.
The first installment must be paid prior to the beginning of each term (or prior to starting during the term).
Failure to pay installments regularly and in advance will result in late fees being added to your fees and forfeiting your child's position.
Direct debit is preferred for payments made in installments
For more detailed information on fees refer to the preschool’s policy booklet.
CHILD CARE BENEFIT
The child care benefit for Preschool ceases to exist from July 1 2018
“The NSW Government is committed to ensuring that all children in New South Wales can participate in 600 hours of quality preschool education in the year before school, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are”. For more information go to www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/regulation-and.../early.../funding/start-strong
To gain the maximum in the new funding 4 year old children eligible to start school the following year (ie turn four before the 31st July) should be enrolled 600 hours per year (15 hours per week). This also applies for three year olds from Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander heritage or low income families whose parents hold a low income health care card. Children who are enrolled less than 15 hours eg 1 day per week only receive 5% of funding. However we have catered for families who only chose to enroll for one day. We are trying to cater for everyone with a few options of enrollment but we do need to tap into the model to maximize our funding.
To opt in to the new funding model and increase our funding we have come up with two enrollment packages under the 600 hour incentive.
Options for enrollment:
- 15 hours over 2 days – This replaces our old extended hours and is suitable for those working families or families who want longer days or to enroll their child for only two days. The hours the child is enrolled are 8 am- 3.20 pm. Please note they don’t necessarily have to start and finish at those times. The core Preschool program will remain from 9am -3 pm. The time before 9am and after 3pm will be quiet unstructured play while the educators attend to setting up, cleaning and programming whilst supervising the children. With our current funding and staffing levels this is the only way we can offer these longer hours.
- 15 hours over 3 days from 9am – 3pm (which actually equates to almost 18 hours). We believe for most families and children as well as our staff this is the best model. Children can start after 9am and must be collected prior to 3pm. This is the traditional Preschool model and in line with school hours and we believe is the best value and would have the most benefit to the child. This is also the best model to retain the quality of our service and allow educators adequate programming, planning and preparation time.
FEE LEVEL FOR 2019 Term 1 & 2 (To be reviewed July 2019)
LEVEL TOTAL WEEKLY FEE
Subsidized fees for low income families/child with low income health care card and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Children.
FULL DAY x 1 (Not fully Gov. funded, 6 hour day strictly 9am - 3pm) $20.00
Subsidized fees for low income families/child with low income health care card and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Children.
Strong start funded *600 hours Government funded :
2 days $20.00
3 x 5- 6 hour days (Strictly 9am to 3pm) - Only Available if vacancies exist $30.00
Subsidized fees for children eligible to start school in 2019 Turning 4 before 31st July 2019
Strong start funded *600 hours Government funded :
2 days $60.00
3 x 6 hour days (Additional fees will apply outside 9am to 3pm) $80.00
Partially subsidized fees for 3 year old (not low income or Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Children)
2 days only $70.00
DAILY FULL FEE FOR 1 day only (if vacancies exist)
Subsidized fees for children eligible to start school in 2019 Turning 4 before 31st July 2019
FULL DAY x 1 (Not Gov. funded, 6 hour day strictly 9am to 3pm) $40.00 per day
3 year olds (not covered by government funding -6 hour day, strictly 9am to 3pm) $50.00 per day
ADDITIONAL /CASUAL DAYS 3 & 4 year olds ( strictly 9am to 3 pm if vacancies exist) $50.00 per day
Extended hours for working families before 9 am and after 3 pm for children attending 1 or 3 days $5.00 per 15 minute block
____________________________________________________________________________________
ENROLLMENT FEE
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $66.00 is payable on acceptance of enrollment and must be paid prior to commencement of Preschool. This is separate to the daily fee.
There are three options to pay the daily term fees as outlined on the enrollment form. All accounts and receipts along with other notices and newsletters will be emailed or put in your communication pocket located at the sign in desk on the verandah.
Please note that fees are charged for the term and you still have to pay, even if your child is absent. Two weeks written notice is required when withdrawing a child from Preschool. Full payment of fees owing is expected before notice of withdrawal will be accepted.
Fees must be paid regularly and two weeks in advance.
The first installment must be paid prior to the beginning of each term (or prior to starting during the term).
Failure to pay installments regularly and in advance will result in late fees being added to your fees and forfeiting your child's position.
Direct debit is preferred for payments made in installments
For more detailed information on fees refer to the preschool’s policy booklet.
CHILD CARE BENEFIT
The child care benefit for Preschool ceases to exist from July 1 2018