fees & additional charges
parent information
Current Fees
| Full week | $333.00 |
|---|---|
| Daily | $72.00 |
Fees are payable two weeks in advance of the week and can be paid by personal cheque, Internet banking, EFTPOS or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to Richmond Creche and Kindergarten.
A statement of account advising receipts and expenditure will be issued each Friday. Fees are payable during absences including public holidays and illness. Where a family currently holds a place or places for children at the creche and are planning a period of extended leave then full fees will be required to maintain that place.
It is vital to the running of the centre that fees are paid on time. If parents are having difficulty in meeting the fee charge they must immediately discuss the situation with the Co-ordinator. The Management Committee has determined that initial follow up action on unpaid fees will be taken by the Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator and a committee member will follow up action beyond this.
If fees are owed in excess of two weeks (i.e. two weeks actual care and two weeks in advance), the child cannot attend the centre until the outstanding account is settled. The Co-ordinator reserves the right to allocate the vacant place to the next child on the waiting list.
When a family is discontinuing their use of the creche or intends to alter the hours utilised, a notice period of two weeks is required. The Co-ordinator is to be advised in writing of the change at least two weeks prior to the date.
Late Collection of Children
Lateness relates to the collection of children after 6.00pm. A parent is required to notify the creche of their lateness. Should this lateness result in the child being collected after closing time alternative collection arrangements should be made or if not possible, the following late fees will apply:
| First time | $1.00 per minute |
|---|---|
| Second time | $5.00 per minute |
| Third time | $10.00 per minute |
| Fourth time | $15.00 per minute |
These charges are for a 12 month period and must be paid immediately on collection of your child and they will be receipted separately.
Grounds & Maintenance Levy
A Grounds & Maintenance Levy of $80.00 a family will be billed twice a year (July & November) for children that attend the centre more than one day per week. Alternatively, during the year a number of working bees will be scheduled for general maintenance and housekeeping at the centre. Attendance at a minimum of one working bee every six months will exclude families from paying this levy.
If attendance is not possible on the scheduled day then alternative arrangements can be made with the Co-ordinator. An example of this work would be taking broken equipment home to repair, coming into the centre during opening hours. However, if you are unable to participate in either of these options then the levy will be charged.
If your child attends the centre 1 day or less a week then you will be only required to attend one working bee per year.
Music Program
The kindergarten provides a music program conducted by Rizing Stars one day a week, the day changes each school term. This program incurs a fee of $36.00 per term.
Quicklinks
Department of Family Services
The Family and Community Services portfolio is responsible for a broad range of social policy issues affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families, communities and individuals.
The Family Assistance Office
The Family Assistance Office giving families greater choice about Commonwealth Government payments for children and integrated family assistance.
National Childcare Accreditation Council
NCAC is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) Systems for family day care schemes, outside school hours care services and long day care centres across Australia.
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