We can be flexible to suit your schedule. We accept enrolments for as little as two 4 hour sessions per week.
Rates exclude food and nappies and are correct as of 01 April 2024 and include GST. We may charge a late fee if your child is collected after their enrolled time.
No charge over the holidays: We close for two weeks over Christmas.
Sickness: When the Centre is notified of a child’s absence due to illness before 8:30am (or 12:00pm for those booked for the afternoon only) the Absence Fee shall apply. Parents/caregivers will be charged 100% for the day that their child is attending the Centre, but asked to go home because of sickness. The Absence Fee shall apply thereafter.
Holiday: Five days notice is required for children’s absence due to holidays. A Non-attendance form is completed by parents and passed on to the Office for all holiday absences.
Unnotified Absences: Unnotified absences will be charged at the usual full rate.
Late fee: If children are not picked up within 15 minutes of their booked time staff are to notify the parent/caregiver or emergency contact on the child’s registration form. If children are not collected at the end of the day two staff will stay with the child/children until 6.00pm and a late fee of $10.00 for every 15 minutes will be charged. After this time the police will be notified.
If you have a 3 or 4 year old, or a 5 year old child who is not enrolled at primary school, you can apply for 20 Hours ECE. This is regardless of your income, whether you or your child is a New Zealand resident or citizen, or any other reason.
Anyone can apply: If you have a 3 or 4 year old, or a 5 year old child who is not enrolled at primary school, you can apply for 20 Hours ECE. This is regardless of your income, whether you or your child is a New Zealand resident or citizen, or any other reason.
The Childcare Subsidy is for parents whose income is below a certain level. It helps to pay for childcare costs.
The Childcare Subsidy is for parents whose income is below a certain level. It helps to pay for childcare costs. Sometimes, you can receive a mix of both the Childcare Subsidy and 20 Hours ECE. This can happen if your Childcare Subsidy is for more than 20 hours a week. For example, if you are entitled to 30 hours Childcare Subsidy and you choose to claim 20 Hours ECE, then you could receive the Childcare Subsidy for the remaining 10 hours. The Childcare Subsidy cannot be used for the same hours as 20 Hours ECE.
You may get a Childcare Subsidy if:
You should also normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here. It also depends on how much you and your spouse or partner earn. The child must be:
Approved programmes include early childhood education and care services, eg:
The Childcare Subsidy is looked after by Work and Income. To find out more about the Childcare Subsidy, go to the Working for Families website or call 0800 559 009.
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Work and Income provides financial assistance and employment services throughout New Zealand. We offer a single point of contact for New Zealanders needing job search support, financial assistance and in-work support. We may be able to provide financial help, even if you're working, whether you're looking after your own or someone else's child. Call 0800 559 009 or visit www.workandincome.govt.nz for more info.
Working for Families provides information about Working For Families Tax Credits. Do you qualify for family assistance? 'Working for Families is a package designed to help make it easier to work and raise a family. It pays extra money to many thousands of New Zealand families.' Visit www.ird.govt.nz/working-for-families for more info.
Find out information about: Income Tax; Working For Families Tax Credits; GST; Tax Rates and Codes; Student Loans; KiwiSaver and much more. Visit www.ird.govt.nz for more info.