Fees 2024

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START STRONG PRESCHOOL - 2 days per week for ALL CHILDREN that turn 3 or older by 31st July. This initiative is funded by NSW Education Early Childhood Directorate.

Start Strong Preschool supports all children in the 2 years prior to formal schooling to enable us to offer reduced fees. Depending upon criteria met, fees in this group range from $10 per day to $33 per day (reduced from our full fee of $57.50 per day) and will be discussed at your enrolment visit.

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START STRONG FEE RELIEF - is additional financial support for children in the Start Strong category above. A Fee Relief Declaration form must be completed (part of your enrolment application). If your child attends multiple centres (preschools or long day care) you must choose only 1 centre to claim fee relief, this should be discussed with each centre your child attends. Fee relief is not income based or linked to CCS, we will not ask you for financial information.

At Warragamba Preschool fee relief enables us to further reduce your 2 days per week fees to zero fees, as well as supporting some other charges (will be discussed at your enrolment visit) There will be no cost to you for your child to attend our preschool 2 days per week if you choose Warragamba Preschool as your Fee Relief service.

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2024 Full Fee $57.50 per day for children that do not meet the age criteria for Start Strong preschool.

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CHILD CARE SUBSIDY (CCS) does not apply to any family using our centre. This is due to our term time operational hours.

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Fees will be reviewed later in 2024 as funding information from NSW Education Early Childhood becomes available for 2025, families will be advised of any changes for next year. Fully funded preschool is not guaranteed to continue, fees may be implemented when necessary.

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Holding Deposit 

Payable once your child is offered a placement prior to commencing. $200.00 per family or $150.00 per family if you hold a valid Centrelink Concession Card, Family Health Care Card or NDIS number. Holding Deposit is credited toward your final week's fees on giving a minimum 2 weeks notice of your intention to end enrolment. Any credit after your invoice is balanced will be refunded to you. Holding Deposit is non refundable if you do not give a minimum of 2 weeks notice of withdrawing your child.

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If your child is enrolling under Start Strong Fee Relief your holding deposit will be waived. 
 

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Payment of fees 

Fees may be paid weekly, fortnightly, monthly or per term in advance.
 
Fees must be kept up to date at all times.
 
Fees are to be paid by direct deposit into our nominated bank account. We do not direct debit your accounts.
 
Fees are not charged on a public holiday or during term breaks when the Preschool is closed.
 
Fees still apply if your child is absent for any other reason.
 
Unpaid fees will be actioned via our collections policy.
 

 

Maintenance Levy

Maintenance levy is $30.00 per term per family. This assists with the upkeep of the building and grounds. 

 

 

Hat Fee

$10.00 hat fee one off charge (re-charged if hat needs replacing)
 

 

Membership fee

All families are required to join as members of WARRAGAMBA PRESCHOOL INC. An annual membership fee of $5.50 is charged to your account each year. 

 

Incursions

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$10 per event per child

 

​Payment of fees
Your preschool fees are to be paid to our bank account 

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Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Branch: Penrith

Account Name: Warragamba Preschool Inc.

BSB Number: 062 589

Account Number: 900579

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Please ensure you include reference to your child so we know who to allocate the payment to.