COST

SESSION FEES

Tuggeranong Link is the community organisation which runs the Playschools. We are a not-for-profit organisation, funded by revenue from Playschool fees and from hire fees for our venues. We receive very limited Government assistance. Revenue from Playschool fees is used to cover resources and teaching costs. Our current fees are as follows:

· Term 2 2011 fees are $8.00 per hour (total of $24.00 for a three hour session or $32.00 for a four hour session).

· Terms 3 and 4 2011 fees are $9.00 per hour (total of $27.00 for a three hour session or $36.00 for a four hour session).

HOW TO PAY

Fees are charged on a per term basis, except where you enrol part-way through a term (in which case you are charged for the weeks remaining in that term). You must pay for the sessions in which your child is enrolled regardless of actual attendance. Please see our refund policy below.

Fees are usually due within the first three weeks of term, and we will issue you with an invoice which includes information on methods of payment. Fees can be paid in full for the term, or by instalments. Instalments can be paid on a fortnightly basis via direct debit by completing an instalment agreement form. If you wish to pay by this method, please complete the form and return it to the House Manager or Playschool staff.

OTHER FEES

In addition to session fees, the following are payable:

Enrolment fee

An enrolment fee of $30 is payable when you enrol. This payment secures your place in the program or on the waiting list. After your enrolment has been confirmed, $15 of the enrolment fee will be used to pay the insurance levy (see below).

Insurance levy

An annual insurance levy of $15 is payable. As stated above, the insurance levy is covered by the $30 enrolment fee paid at the time of enrolment.

Late pick-up fees

Parents/carers must notify staff if they are going to be late collecting their child. If the child remains at the Playschool for more than 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session and staff are unable to contact you, staff will contact the person nominated by you to collect your child. If you are late picking up your child you will be charged at the rate of $10 per 15 minutes.

Late payment fees

Tuggeranong Link acknowledges that families at times may face financial difficulties. In these instances it is important that you discuss this with the House Manger as soon as possible so that a suitable payment instalment plan may be set up for you. If however you do not advise us, a late fee at a rate of $20.00 applies for each week overdue.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds are not provided if a child misses a session in which they were enrolled (eg. due to illness). Missed sessions cannot be made up due to restrictions in child numbers per class.

Families who are to be away for an extended period but wish to reserve a place in their absence, must continue to pay fees whilst they are away in order to do so. A minimum of two weeks notice is required if you intend to withdraw from the program.

If your child is not attending Playschool on any day, please notify the staff. If a child fails to attend a session on three consecutive occasions without notification to the Playschool, the Playschool has the authority to cancel the child’s place in the program. The Playschool will write to your last known address to inform you of this action. Any fees outstanding will be pursued.

CHILDCARE BENEFIT (CENTRELINK)

Please note Tuggeranong Link cannot assess your eligibility for CCB or estimate your entitlement. If you are unsure of your eligibility or require further information please contact Centrelink. If you are eligible it is important that you retain all your fee receipts as these will be required when you submit your CCB form at the end of each term. It is advisable to retain all your fee receipts.