FEES

Opening Hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm (max 6 1/2 hours per day). For 0 - 6 year old's.

Our childcare center is licensed to accommodate 36 children, with a daily capacity of 30 children over two years old and up to 6 children under two years old.

We are a community-based center, encouraging parents to join the Board of Trustees and participate in the management of the center.

Our teacher-to-child ratios exceed the Ministry of Education's requirements of 1:5 for under 2s and 1:10 for over 2s, maintaining a ratio of 1:3 for under 2s and 1:7 for over 2s.

Children have the option to attend morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions.

The center remains open during school holidays but closes on public holidays, two teacher-only days, and for two weeks at Christmas. Please refer to the "News & Events" for specific dates each month.

Fees per child:

Under 3 years
• $7.00 per hour

Full day $42 (6 hours) or $45.50 (6.5-hour)
Session $21.00 (3 hour session) 9am -12pm or 12pm-3pm
Full week $210 (5x6 hour days) or $227 (5x 6.5-hour days)

Over 3 years

20 hours free (3- or 6-hour days)
$7.00 and hour (after 20 free ECE)
Full week after 20 ECE $70 (5x6 hour days) or $ 87.50 (5x 6.5-hour days)
Late fee - $20 for the first 5 mins $5 for every 5 mins after
$20 enrolment fee
Childcare Assistance (WINZ Subsidies) and 20 Hours ECE Available

Enrolment Matters

Fees, sick leave, changes of enrolment, cancellations of booking.

Fees are payable in advance weekly or fortnightly by cash or direct credit.
Full fees are charged on public holidays except during our close down period.
We do not have any cash on the premises to provide change for cash payments.
We are enrolled in the 20 hours ECE scheme. This is for 3+ year old’s only.
Sick or absent day fees are payable.
For changes to your enrolment or booking of casual sessions please see the Centre Administrator.
We require two weeks’ notice, in writing, of a cancellation of a permanent booking. Forms available from the Centre Administrator.
If you have any questions regarding your account or other administrative needs, please direct them to the Centre Manager or Centre Administrator.