Child Care Fees
Fees are set in accordance with the Early Learning Centre operation budget. They are reviewed and implemented by the Governing Council and the Finance Committee. The portion of fees payable by the families is determined by the family income and eligibility for Child Care Benefit paid by the Department of Family and Community Services through the Family Assistance Office.
As our services are Community Based (i.e. non-profit making and government subsidised) the fees collected are to pay staff salaries and to cover operating costs. Therefore it is vital that fees are paid regularly and on time.
If you are having trouble paying fees you need to talk to the Principal or Early Childhood Director. Financial Assistance may be available through Special Child Care Benefit for a limited time, or if you are studying or preparing for your future funding may be available through JET by contacting Centrelink.
Fees: 2012
Under 2 : Full time charges : $ per week Part time charges $78 per day
Over 2 : Full time charges : $ per week Part time charges $76 per day
Before Pre-school Care $12 per session
Lunch Care $16 per session
After Pre-school Care $25 per session
Pre-school Fees are $90 per term. This fee will be invoiced by and payable to the school.
Payment of Fees
Fees can be paid by:
- Cash / cheque in an envelope showing the Parent’s name and the amount enclosed, and placed in the locked fee box located outside the baby room.
- EFTPOS in the finance office. (Or parents can record credit card details on tear-off remittance portion of invoice and place in fee box).
- Fortnightly automatic deduction to credit card (forms available from Admin staff.)
- The Internet directly into the Sturt Street Community Child Care Fee Account using BSB 105-029 & Acc No 071 500 040. (Please Note: Remember to enter the name of your child to allow your funds to be credited to your correct account). Your receipt will be placed in your family’s pocket.
All families are required to pay their fees on a fortnightly basis. If, however, you receive your wages on a monthly basis, you need to see the Director or Admin Officer to make alternative arrangements.
Where a family’s account becomes more than three (3) weeks overdue the family may be asked to leave the service and their child/ren will be denied care. Please refer to the service Fee Policy.
Child Care Benefit
Families who wish to clain Child Care Benefit should apply prior to/ or within 28 days of their children commencing care at the service.
- Contact the Family Assistance Office 13 61 50
- Quote the CRN number for Sturt St Community Child Care 407 127 420V
