Question 1

Who is eligible to attend Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre?

Accepted Answer

Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre welcome all children to our Kindergarten Program; Pre prep aged 3-5 years. We are licensed to care for children aged 36 months to school age.

Question 2

What are the daily fees to attend Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre?

Accepted Answer

*FREE KINDY 15 hours per week 40 weeks per year.

*Conditions apply - child must turn 4 years old by June 30 of the year of enrolment.

36  months $120 per day before Centrelink Child Care Subsidy (CCS) applied.
Fees can be as little as $23.10.

You can find more information here: FREE KINDY COMMUNICATIONS PACK (https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/newsResources/Documents/free-kindy-communications-pack.pdf)

You and find more information here: AGE REQUIREMENTS AND ENROLMENT (https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/kindy/age-requirements-and-enrolment)

Question 3

How many children are in each class?

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten maximum 22 per day.

We offer two (2) groups so a total of 44 children.

Question 4

How many children are you licensed for?

Accepted Answer

Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre is licensed for 44 children.

Question 5

Is there a bus to do pick up and drop off my child?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer any transportation services.

Question 6

Do I have to provide lunches?

Accepted Answer

Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre do not provide lunches.

We encourage health lunch options, you can find more information here: HEALTHY EATING (https://education.qld.gov.au/students/student-health-safety-wellbeing/student-health/smart-choices/healthy-eating)

There is further information available here: A HEALTHY START TO SCHOOL TOOL KIT (https://education.qld.gov.au/students/student-health-safety-wellbeing/student-health/smart-choices/healthy-start-school-tool-kit)

Question 7

What are the program hours?

Accepted Answer

Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre is open from  Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (exluding Public Holidays and QLD school holidays).

·Kindergarten Program (FREE Kindy – 15 hours/week):

• Group 1 (Tue – Wed): 8:30am–4:00pm
 • Group  2 (Thu – Fri): 8:30am–4:00pm

Question 8

What should I dress my child in?

Accepted Answer

Sun safe weather appropriate clothing with some spare clothes in a bag,
Shoes and a sun safe wide brim or bucket hat.

Upon enrolment each child will recieve a bucket hat, stainless steel water bottle, and backpack.

Question 9

It is my child’s first day, what should I pack in their bag?

Accepted Answer

Sun safe hat, water bottle, spare clothes, and lunch.

Please ensure that all items are labelled with your child’s name.

Question 10

Can I do a tour of the facility?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, we welcome you to call and book a time to do a tour of our centre at a mutually convenient time.

Question 11

At my previous day care the educator’s provided updates via an app during the day, does Amaroo do this?

Accepted Answer

Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre use various digital platforms to communicate with our families.

Question 12

My child is sick, should I send them in or keep them home?

Accepted Answer

We have a duty of care for the health and wellbeing of all children and educators therefore to avoid others becoming unwell sick children should remain home until they are feeling better.

You can find more information here: TIME OUT POSTER (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/426820/timeout_poster.pdf)

Question 13

If my child does not attend but they are enrolled, will I be charged for non-attendance?

Accepted Answer

Non-attendance days are still required to be paid for.

*Centrelink Child Care Subsidy (CCS) covers up to 42 absent days per financial year to help reduce the cost to your usual gap fee.

Please note it is the parent's responsibility to advise Kambu Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre of your child's absence as soon as possible.

Please note child must attend last day of enrolment to be eligable to recieve Centrelink Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

Question 14

Do I have to give notice if I am planning on unenrolling?

Accepted Answer

Two (2) weeks’ notice in writing is required when ending an enrolment.

Please note child must attend last day of enrolment to be eligible to recieve Centrelink Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

Question 15

What is the Centrelink Child Care Subsidy? Do I need it?

Accepted Answer

Centrelink Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is paid by Services Australia directly to your childcare provider.
Eligible families then benefit from this subsidy in the form of reduced childcare fees.

Question 16

Do you cater to dietary requirements and allergies for my child?

Accepted Answer

Documentation regarding dietary requirements and allergies need to be completed on enrolment.

Question 17

Do you offer extra-curricular activities such as dance, swimming, soccer etc.?

Accepted Answer

Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre do not offer any extra-curricular activities, please reach out to our Ipswich Children and Family Centre.(https://www.kambuhealth.com.au/children-and-family-centre)

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