Our Services & Fees.

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Childcare
Subsidy (CCS)

St Clair OOSH is an approved service for childcare subsidy (CCS), so you receive reduced fees, subsidised by the government.

Depending on your circumstances, the government will pay up to 90% of your fees for you! Meaning the out-of-pocket cost to you is kept to a minimum.

 

FEES SHOWN BELOW ARE EFFECTIVE FROM 15 APRIL 2024


Full-Time Special!

FROM $47.85* / week

 

Enjoy a discount when you use our service for full-time Before & After School Care. Includes 10 sessions per week during school terms (not valid for vacation / school holiday care programs).

Full Fee $330 / Week (before CCS).

  • Before School Care

    FROM $4.35* / session

    Our service opens early at 6am on school days. Children are provided with a range of quiet activities until breakfast is served at 7am. Following breakfast, fun games and activities are arranged before being transported to school.

    Full Fee / Session (Before CCS)
    Permanent: $30
    Casual: $33

  • After School Care

    FROM $5.66* / session

    Your children are collected from school on our mini buses, and provided with time for outdoor play upon arrival at the service. Afternoon tea is served, and then a range of indoor and outdoor games and craft activities are organised. Additional snacks are provided later in the afternoon before the service closes at 6:30pm.

    Full Fee / Session (Before CCS)
    Permanent: $39
    Casual: $42

  • Pupil Free Days

    FROM $13.78* / day

    Full day care (6:30am to 6:30pm) is available where schools have a pupil free or staff development day. Food and drinks for the day are provided, along with a range of fun activities, an occasional movie, and other entertainment.

    Full Fee $95 / Day
    (before CCS)

  • School Holiday Care

    FROM $13.78* / day

    During the school holidays all day care is provided through our vacation care programs, between 6:30am and 6:30pm. The program usually includes an exciting mixture of theme days, workshops, incursions and excusions. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, along with fruit, snacks and drinks are provided.

    Full fees vary by day (from $95) and are set out on the program flyer

Additional Fees & Bonds

Note: No CCS is payable on additional fees or bonds.

  • A Deposit Bond is payable and held for each enrolled child. It is refundable upon withdrawal from the service, provided the account is paid in full. The bond held is calculated as follows:


    1. Where a family has signed up for Direct Debit payments, the bond will be $100 per child


    2. Where a family has not signed up for Direct Debit, the bond will be 2 weeks full fees for permanent bookings, or $100 for any other type of booking (casual, rotating roster, vacation care only).


    3. A minimum bond of $100 applies to all children

  • The following additional fees will apply if you have signed up for payment via direct debit.

    Payment from Bank Account: Free
    Payment by Credit Card: 2%
    Dishonour Fee: $7.70

  • A fee of $25 per 15 minutes or part there of is applicable where a child is collected after the closing time of the service.

  • Where an account remains overdue following a reminder, a late fee of 5% of the outstanding amount may be applied.

*FROM fees shown above are indicative out-of-pocket cost based on an 90% Childcare Subsidy (CCS) entitlement on a permanent booking, inclusive of a 5% withholding. Actual fees payable will vary depending on individual circumstances.