Additional activities and excursions may incur an additional cost. Charges are advised in the vacation care program.

A late collection fee per 15 minutes or part thereof will be charged for collections after 6:15pm, If you are unavoidably detained, please call if possible, to save unnecessary stress and anxiety for your child.

Resource Levy: Parents are asked to contribute with an annual resource levy (per family) which is added to fees at the commencement of each school year or upon registration for mid year enroments. This is to assist with replacement of new sporting equipment etc.

Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Fees are set by recommendation of the Coordinator in conjunction with the Regional Coordinator, and Centacare Child Care Services. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees

 

Payment of Fees:

St. Andrew’s OSHC is a not for profit, self funded service. We rely on the prompt payment of fees to maintain effective and efficient operations. Our only regular operating income comes directly from Child Care Benefit and Parent Fees.
Please remember that fee statements are not accounts and are due and payable upon receipt.

The service will accept payment by:

• Direct Deposit: BSB 064 786 Account No: 2475 21800 (Please use family name as reference)
• Direct debit – forms available from OSHC
• EFTPOS  - Debit & Credit
• Cash
• Cheque
• Money Order

In Addition:   (To be adjusted according to individual service policy)

• All fees are to be paid IN ADVANCE, at least fortnightly
• A new term of care cannot commence until fees for the previous term are paid in full
• Bookings will not be accepted for Vacation Care unless the previous  term fees are paid in full
• A $5 late fee will be charged for each fortnight’s account that is not up to date
• Failure to pay childcare fees at least fortnightly may result in suspension of enrolment until fees are paid in full
• Failure to pay fees incurred within the prescribed timeframe may result in withdrawal of care places until fees are paid in full or payment plan arrangements made. Failure to adhere to agreement may result in account referral to a debt collection agency, cost of which will be added to accounts
• All payments received will be receipted as per fee payment policy.
• If experiencing financial hardship Payment Plans are available. Please speak with the  Coordinator for further information.

Insurance:

Centacare Child Care Services will ensure that all necessary insurance is current, eg: property, public liability and worker’s compensation.