FEES AND CHARGES
| Care | Fees | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Enrolment Fee (once off payment) | $35 per account. | Used for sport and craft equipment purchases |
| Permanent Before School Care | $18.35 per child | Includes breakfast Cancellation requires two weeks' notice (10 working days) |
| Permanent After School Care | $27.45 per child | Includes afternoon tea Cancellation requires two weeks' notice (10 working days) |
| Vacation Care - Standard (including Pupil Free Days) | $57.40 per child | Includes breakfast, morning tea, and afternoon tea Lunch is to be provided by the Parent/Guardians for vacation care days booked. Cancellation requires two weeks' notice (10 working days) |
| Vacation Care - Incursion | $74.10 per child | Full cost of special activity will be subject to CCS discounts Cancellation requires two weeks' notice (10 working days) |
| Late pick up fee | $20 per 15 minutes per child | Pickups after 6:00 pm |
| Non-communication Fee (NCF) (Extra charge on top of normal fees) | $20 per child per booking | For Before, After, and Vacation Care |
| Overdue account administration fee | $30 per month after each 30 days outstanding | *Please contact the service in advance to discuss payment options |
Additional Information for Cancelling Vacation Care
Costs for Vacation Care vary depending on the planned activities of the center, as outlined in the Vacation Care program.
Cancellations must be completed 10 business days prior to the first day of Vacation Care or earlier to not incur a cancellation fee. If cancelled after this time (or not at all), full session fee will be charged. A late collection fee of $20 per 15 minutes intervals/or part thereof will apply for collections which occur after 6:00pm. As per the Fees Policy, full payment of outstanding fees are required weekly. Accounts that are more than 30 days overdue will incur an Administration fee of $30.00 per month until payment is made. Overdue fees may result in future bookings being cancelled. To avoid late fees please contact the service to arrange payment, or to discuss a payment plan as soon as possible.
No medical certificate will be required as full fees will be charged on all absent days and cancellations.
Payment of Fees and Outstanding Fees
It is IOSHC’s aim to provide a quality service to families at an affordable price. The Management Committee will set fees based on the annual budget required for the provision of quality childcare that is in keeping with our philosophy, goals and policies and procedures. Generally, fees are reviewed annually Parents/guardians will be notified of any changes via the sign in desk (Junior Room and School Hall).
Accounts are accessible for the Primary Caregiver through their XPLOR append are due as set up through Direct Debit weekly or fortnightly. Each account will show the amount incurred for the prior week (Monday to Friday) along with any outstanding amount from prior periods.
Payments are made through the Direct Debit, which is set up during the enrolment process, an alternative once off payment can be completed through the XPLOR app under the “Pay Now” function. Account holders are required to ensure sufficient funds are available as Direct Debit will charge a fee for dishonoured accounts.
Amounts outstanding after 30 days may incur a $30 administration fee each month that the amount remains outstanding.
IOSHC may reserve the right to suspend or permanently cancel a child’s booking if overdue accounts are not paid. IOSHC may appoint a debt collection agency to recover monies outstanding over 30 days. If you are having difficulties making payment, contact the Manager as soon as possible to discuss, confidentiality is assured.