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.
Families are required to complete the online Child Care Subsidy assessment via myGov website prior to starting at the Service. This will determine your eligibility and level of Child Care Subsidy entitlement.
On enrolment we will need the CRN of the person linked with the child, along with the child’s CRN so we can confirm register attendance and ensure that you are receiving the appropriate subsidy.
Fees and Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Fees
As we are a community based non for-profit centre, we operate a closely monitored budget which allows for quality care and education as well as an affordable fee structure. Fees are set annually by the parent Committee of Management and all fees generated go directly into the running of, maintenance and improvement of our Centre.
Our full fee for 2024 is $140 per day, before Child Care Subsidy (CCS) has been applied.
Fees are charged fortnightly in advance and are charged according to the days your child is booked in at the centre, regardless of their attendance. We also charge for all Victorian Public Holidays.