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What to Bring

Each room at 123 4Kids Karalee has slightly different needs depending on the children’s age and stage of development. During your Stay & Plays, our educators will let you know about any specific items your child may need to help them feel comfortable and prepared for their day.

As a general guide, please consider packing:

  • At least two changes of clothes – we love messy play! Please pack additional clothing if your child is toilet training.
  • A named water bottle or sippy cup suitable for your child.
  • Bottles and formula, if required – clearly labelled with your child’s name.
  • Expressed breast milk, if required – clearly labelled with your child’s name.
  • A dummy, if required – stored in a sealed container labelled with your child’s name.
  • Comfort items, such as a favourite toy, comforter or blanket, if needed to help your child settle.
  • Sleep items appropriate for your child, such as a sheet set, sleep suit for babies who are not yet rolling, or a blanket where appropriate.
  • Any required medication – please hand all medication directly to an educator on arrival so it can be stored and administered safely in accordance with centre procedures.

A little tip

Please clearly label your child’s belongings with their name to help us make sure everything finds its way home again.

Full Day

Time

6am to 6pm

Grace Period

-

Additional Hours

-

10 Hour

Time

7am to 5pm

Grace Period

15 mins

Additional Hours

$10 / hour

9 Hour

Time

8am to 5pm

Grace Period

15 mins

Additional Hours

$10 / hour

FAQ

What is the CCS?

CCS is a payment from the Government that will provide financial assistance towards the cost of your child’s care and reduce the cost of your total child care fees. It is available to you if you are a parent, foster parent or grandparent with a child in your care who is attending a child care program approved by the Government. There are specific requirements you need to meet to be eligible for CCS. Until your CCS has been approved and has commenced, we will require full payment of your child’s early learning and care fees.

Three key factors will determine how much Child Care Subsidy families may receive: The combined family income – how much families earn Your fortnightly family activity level – how much families work, train, study or volunteer and The fees charged by the child care service
Under the Child Care Subsidy families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These 42 allowable absences can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without the need for families to provide documentation.

The Child Care Safety Net aims to give the most vulnerable children a strong start while supporting parents into work. It will do this by providing targeted assistance to vulnerable and at-risk children and their families, as well as supporting child care services in disadvantaged communities to address barriers in accessing childcare.

The Child Care Safety Net has three components:

• Additional Child Care Subsidy
• Community Child Care Fund
• Inclusion Support Programme

The number of hours of Child Care Subsidy a family is entitled to per fortnight is determined by an activity test. The more hours of activity parents do, the more subsidised care they can access, up to a maximum of 100 hours per fortnight for each child.
The Child Care Subsidy will be paid directly to child care providers to pass onto families as fee reductions. Families will pay the provider the difference between their subsidy and fees charged. Families will no longer be able to elect to receive their subsidy as a lump sum at the end of the financial year. Families will need to make a claim for Child Care Subsidy when (or before) each child starts attending care.
123 4 Kids is closed on public holidays; however, fees still apply if any of your usual days of attendance fall on a public holiday. CCS will usually be paid for public holidays unless your initial 42 absence days have already been used.
123 4 Kids is closed on public holidays; however, fees still apply if any of your usual days of attendance fall on a public holiday. CCS will usually be paid for public holidays unless your initial 42 absence days have already been used.
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