Fees and subsidies

Home-Based Fees and Charges

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 20 hours free care per week at a maximum of 6 hours per day. Home-based offers flexibility for families with a minimum requirement of 12 hours attendance per week.

  Free ECE – 20 hours
3-4 year olds - Optional charges
Hourly Rate Under 5 years Casual Rate Under 5 years Pick-ups and Drop offs Meal Charge Snack Charge Activity Resource Charge
$7.14 $8.14 $5.00 $2.25 $1.00 $10.00 weekly

Methods of Payment

  • Payments are made weekly by automatic payment or telephone/internet banking.
  • Terms of credit: due seven days after the invoice date.

Subsidies Available

Further information about subsidies for childcare is available below.