The centres are open Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year, except on public holidays.
Types of care available
We care for children 6 weeks – 5 years in Long Day Care and 5 – 12 years in Before and After School Care and Vacation Care.
How much will care cost?
That depends on your Child Care Benefit. Your percentage is calculated by Centrelink on your gross family income. If you haven’t yet been assessed, please ring Centrelink and they will advise you of your CCB%.
We charge you the difference between our fee and the CCB. Please contact our office 9.00 am - 5.00 pm on 07 4632 8006 Monday to Friday for further information about our fees.
We require a bond of $50.00 per child. There is also a Registration Fee of $20.00 per family which is paid once only, and includes the use of all Kate’s Place centres.
Please note: Although fees for school age children are the same as for 2½- 5 year olds, the actual cost to the parent is greater as the Child Care Benefit is lower.
What we provide
Our fees are all inclusive. We supply lunch, morning and afternoon teas, milk and soy milk, sunscreen and tissues, bed linen, face washers and “wet ones”, nursery supplies – nappies, a limited range of formula, bottles, pacifiers and nappy rash cream.
What to bring
A shady hat for outdoor play
A spare set of clothes
Several sets of clothes including undergarments, if your child is toilet training
If your child has special dietary requirements, it may be necessary for you to provide these. Please discuss this with the Director.
