Early Learning Education and Care
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admin@feltonst.org.au
Fees
Our preschool is funded under the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Program for 2024. The Department of Education is committed to ensuring that all children in NSW can participate in 600 hours (2 days) of quality education in the years before school, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are.
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In 2023 the NSW Department of Education introduced the Fee Relief Program to further reduce fees for families. To be eligible families must meet the criteria below and apply for the fee relief at ONE of the services their child attends.
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Eligibility
To be eligible* for the Start Strong Funding children must be:
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3 years or older by the 31st July 2024
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Attending at least 2 days per week
*The service must provide information about the child with the Department of Education to apply for the funding. Full daily fees of $135 will apply for children who's families do not consent to information sharing.
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Our Fees
All families pay an enrolment fee of $150 this includes:
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$100 admin fee (for incursion and excursions through the year)
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$20 membership fee to join the organisation
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$30 merchandise pack (hat, sun safe t-shirt and wet bag)
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Fees for 2 year olds?
2 year olds who are not yet eligible for funded fees their daily fee is set at
$80
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When your child turns 3 on or before 31st July 2024 they will qualify for Start Strong and Fee Relief, they will be transitioned onto the funding on their 3rd Birthday.
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Eligible for Start Strong Fees?
Fees for days 1-3 are based on equity status.
Equity Fees
Day 1 & 2 - $15/day
Day 3 - $55
Non Equity Fees for children who are 4 before 31st July 2024
Day 1 & 2 - $30/day
Day 3 $70
Non Equity Fees for children who are 4 before 31st July 2024
Day 1 & 2 - $40/day
Day 3 $70
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Applying for Fee Relief Fees?
Fees for days 1-3 are based on equity status.
Equity Fees
Day 1 & 2 - $0/day
Day 3 - $55
Non Equity Fees for children who are 4 before 31st July 2024
Day 1 & 2 - $0/day
Day 3 $70
Non Equity Fees for children who are 3 before 31st July 2024
Day 1 & 2 - $10/day
Day 3 $70
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