Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centre - Homebush

Kinda-Mindi understands the importance of all children having access to a Preschool Program which is pivotal to their success in their transition to school. As we are an inclusion service, it is our objective to deliver affordable quality preschool education to children aged 3yrs and above who are NOT eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CSS).

Eligible children include: -

• Children who are NOT eligible to receive Child Care Subsidies (CCS) and would normally be required to pay full fees.
• Aged 3yrs or above
• Limited places: - 10 per day
• Permanent regular bookings are required.
• 6-hour sessions: - arrive at 9am or after and depart at 3pm or before.
• Available 50 weeks a year. Note: centre is closed for 2 weeks in December.
• If your child arrives earlier than 9am and/or leaves later than 3pm – FULL day rates will apply.
• Fee = $100.00 per day, prior to “Start Strong Fee Relief” (refer below). This is a saving of more than $50.00 per day.
• Start Strong Fee Relief is available to all eligible families. Children turning 4 before the 31st of July need to be enrolled for 600 hours per year, for our service as we are open 50 weeks of the year it equals 12 hours a week. Therefore, to apply the full amount of $42.20/week the child will need to be attending a minimum of 2 days, anyone attending under this is entitled to a reduced discount of $28.27. All Children who are 3 by the 31st of July will still be entitled to the full $10 payment as its not based on hours. A 2024 Fee Relief Declaration Form is required to be completed prior to the discount being applied to your account.
• Once your child is eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) they are no longer eligible for this initiative, however you will immediately be offered permanent positions on full-day fees. Allowing the child to attend full-days (7am-6pm). Please feel free to ask our Nominated Supervisor for assistance to calculate the new ‘Gap Fee’ payable.
• Every effort is to be made by the primary carer to apply for Child Care Subsidy (CCS), once eligible.
• Please refer to our Fee Policy. All other Terms and Conditions apply as per our Fee Policy, including Bond requirements and notice periods.