Frequently Asked Questions

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We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. We offer 3 or 5 hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday we offer a 5 hour pre-kinder session (3+ years old) 

Our timetable can be viewed here. 

We care for children from 18 months to 5 years old.

Unfortunately, No. Our Occasional Child Care centre offers families permanent days. Our timetable can be viewed here. Once you have your permanent days, you can apply for casual/occasional bookings but they are subject to availability.

We invite families to join us for a visit with your child and explore our space together. During this time, we will get to know you both and can chat about a tailored transition program to meet the needs of both you and your child.

We recommend using your Kinderloop App to help children transition smoothly into our care. Showing your child the daily photos and discussing the activities builds comfort and familiarity. Also encouraging conversations about friendships fosters a sense of belonging. We also support playdates among families for increased social engagement.

The CCS is the Child Care Subsidy which is the main way the Australian Government helps families with child care fees. CCS is paid to us and we pass it on to our families in the form of a fee reduction. 

In order to register for CCS you will need a CRN for both the parent and your child. If you don't already have this you will need to contact Centrelink. Application for CCS is done online via your MyGov account and please note this process can take up to 6 weeks to approve.

Yes, we welcome all our families to be a part of our commitee. We meet once a month at the centre and and a non for profit so all money raised goes directly into the centre.