CHILD CARE SUBSIDY (CCS)

Child Care Subsidy is a means-tested subsidy paid directly to the Service as a fee reduction. There are 3 factors that will determine a family’s level of Child Care Subsidy, which include:

1.Combined Family Income

2.Activity Test for both parents

3.Service Type

Transitioning to Child Care Subsidy requires families to provide information and confirm current details by using your Centrelink online account through myGov. Here you will be asked to provide your combined family income estimate for the financial year, hours of recognised activity including work, training, study and volunteering and the type of child care your family uses.

ALLOWABLE ABSENCES

You can be paid for any absence from approved care your child attends for up to 42 days per child per financial year. Additional absences beyond 42 days for certain reasons may be approved and paid. Please talk to us about the additional absences.

REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

Our Service complies with the National Quality Framework (NQF) including the National Quality Standard (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework (or other Approved Framework) and the National Regulations (Education and Care Services National Regulations).

Our Service is regulated by the national body for early education and care – the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as well as the Department of Education and Training.

SERVICE CLOSING TIME AND LATE FEES

Please be aware the Program closes at 6:15 pm. In accordance with National Regulations and licensing, we are not permitted to have children in the service after 6:15 pm. A late fee is incurred for children collected after 6.15 pm.