| FEES $42.00 per day
Fees paid by parents contribute to approximately 70% of Arndu's running costs. The remaining 30% comes from the Department of Community Services. One component of the funding is a subsidy for every child attending; Receipt of this subsidy is what keeps your daily fee at a reasonably manageable level. We may also receive some funding from the Department of Education & Training to cater for specific children with additional needs. The Management Committee sets the budget in September. A full-fees per head is calculated to achieve a balanced budget. Fees may be varied if budget reviews in February and June dictate a change. The Management Committee has an Affordability policy that provides a subsidised fee for those in economic need. |
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| FEE COLLECTION |
| Enclose your fees in a sealed and marked envelope (with child's name on it) and place them in the "fee box" attached to the wall in each locker area. A computerised acknowledgement of the paid fee is placed in your child's communication pocket the following week.
Please do not pay by cash. A cheque or money order is acceptable and must be made payable to "Arndu St Paul's Preschool". You can also pay via the Internet. Arndu's BSB number is 012372 and account number is 256891417. Please use your surname as the reference so that fees can be correctly identified and allocated.
Fees are to be paid in advance each term. The full term's fees are to be paid by Week 2 each term. Other timetables for payment can be considered by the Director, who passes the information on to the Administrative Assistant. |
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| LATE PAYMENTS |
| If problems arise with payment, the Director is available for discussion. If fees are late an overdue notice will be issued. At 14 days personal contact will be made to request payment. At 21 days the debt will be placed with a collection agency and at 28 days the enrolment will be terminated. |
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| BUILDING FUND |
| Arndu has a building fund to assist us with planning for the future. This fund will help to establish the on-going refurbishment of the building and aid in the development of any future projects undertaken by Arndu. We would welcome any contribution made to this fund by parents, the Oatley community or the church. It is an optional tax deductible donation. It will be itemised on your fee statement each term. |
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| LEAVING |
| If your child is leaving, we require 4 weeks notice to be given to the preschool, to enable us to fill the vacant position. If 4 weeks notice is not given parents are required to pay for the 4 weeks. However if your child leaves on or after the 1st of November you will be required to pay for the whole of Term 4. |
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| CHILD CARE BENIFIT |
This is a Commonwealth Government payment to assist parents with the cost of child care. As Arndu is a "Registered Carer", parents who satisfy the work/study/training test are able to make a claim for the hours their child is in care, to a maximum of 50 hours per week, at a rate of $0.46 per hour.
Once your child's terms fees have been paid in full, we will provide you with a "CCB Receipt". This receipt can then be lodged at any Centrelink office. You must claim this benefit within 12 months of care. If you require further information on the Child Care Benefit or wish to confirm your eligibility, please contact the Family Assistance Office directly.
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| PUPIL FREE DAY |
| Each year the Management Committee sets two days aside as a "Pupil Free" day. The associated costs are absorbed into the budget. Therefore the Preschool is closed for these days. These days are used for staff development and major cleaning tasks. The first day of the school year is always a Pupil Free Day. The second day is determined during the year. You will be informed of the date ahead of time. |
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