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Fees, Sick Days, Holidays

Fees vary by centre
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Fees and subsidies vary based on your situation. Give your local centre a call today and our team will gladly talk you through the details

Talk to a Team Member

A short conversation, all the answers.

We understand that child care costs, subsidies and government funding can feel confusing. Every family’s circumstances are different, which is why the best way to get clear information is to speak with our centre team directly.

When you call, our friendly team can talk you through the key information and help you understand what may apply to your family.

During the conversation, we can discuss:

Our fees and what is included

We can explain our daily fees, what is included in care, and help you understand the overall cost based on your child’s attendance needs.

Child Care Subsidy eligibility

We can talk you through the basics of Child Care Subsidy, how it works, and how families can apply. You can also use the official Child Care Subsidy calculator here:
https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-calculator

42 allowable absences

Families may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy for up to 42 allowable absence days per child, per financial year. We can explain how this works and what it may mean for your family. You can also read the official information here:
https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/providers/howto/manage-absences

Holiday discounts

We can explain any holiday discount options that may be available and how they apply.

Additional Child Care Subsidy

Some families may be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ASSC), depending on their circumstances. We can explain the general eligibility criteria and guide you on where to find more information.

Kindergarten funding

We can discuss kindergarten funding and explain what may be available for eligible families.

3 Day Guarantee

The 3 Day Guarantee is designed to give eligible families access to subsidised child care for 3 days per week. We can explain how this works and what it may mean for your family. You can also read the official information here:
https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/providers/child-care-subsidy/3-day-guarantee

Current availability

We can let you know what days and rooms currently have availability and discuss suitable options for your child.
The easiest way to get the right information for your family is to speak with us directly.

Sick days, public holidays & absences

When there is a public holiday, or your child is sick or absent for another reason, you are still required to pay for that absence, as your child is enrolled at the centre as per your booking commitment made with the centre at enrolment.

All of these absences can also impact or affect your Childcare Subsidy if you are receiving it.

Please note that each child is allowed up to 42 allowable absence days each financial year. If you reach your allowable absence limit, you may be able to receive additional absences. You may be eligible for additional absences if any of the following apply:

  • your child is ill
  • your child’s carer or their partner or another person your child lives with is ill
  • your child is attending preschool
  • alternative arrangements have been made for your child on a pupil-free day
  • your child hasn’t been immunised against an infectious disease, and the absence occurs during an immunisation grace period
  • your child is spending time with a person other than their usual carer as required by a court order or parenting plan
  • your child’s childcare service is closed because of an event for which a CCS period of emergency has been declared
  • your child can’t attend because of an event for which a CCS period of emergency has been declared
  • your child’s carer chooses not to send the child because of an event for which a CCS period of emergency has been declared


Ensure you keep your centre informed of any absences so that they can best advise you on how to ensure this does not affect your subsidy payments.

Family holiday discount

Families can apply for two (2) weeks per financial year of their enrolled bookings charged at a reduction of 50% of full fee. The discount must be taken in a full week block, not single days.

Please note:

  • Any unused Annual Leave is not transferable from one year to the next.
  • All Annual Leave must be applied for at least 2 weeks in advance in writing to the Centre Director
  • The discount will only apply to Families who have:
  • Requested for the discount in writing within the required 2 weeks’ notice period
  • Paid their fees in accordance with the trading terms. Current week plus 1 week in advance

Trading terms: fees are charged a full week in advance plus the current week. Speak to your Centre Director if you’d like a copy of the full Fees & Payments policy.