□ Why fees are necessary? The Department of Education and Training (DET) provides per capita funding as a contribution towards the cost of providing the Kindergarten (4yo) Program. Fees are necessary because there is a shortfall between the level of government funding and the cost of operating a viable preschool. DET does not currently provide funding for Pre-Kinder (3yo) programs. The Pre-School is responsible for all costs, hence it is fully funded by the fees paid by parents/guardians. Whilst the Victorian Government has announced subsidised funding for Pre-Kinder (3yo) programs, it is not available in our local government area until the 2022 calendar year. Pre-School services rely on prompt payment of fees and all parents/guardians must pay fees. The Committee of Management has the discretion to withdraw service for non-payment of fees. □ Fee Subsidy for Eligible Families A State Government fee subsidy (fee reduction) for eligible families is available for the Kindergarten (4yo) Program only. To be eligible a parent/guardian or child must hold a current Health Care Card / Pensioner Concession Card / Visa 866/785. The concession card must be sighted and copied by the Fees Officer prior to the start of each term. Note: If you pay the full year fees and your concession is not applicable in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th term, an invoice will be issued for the difference between what you have already paid and the full fees. □ Multiple Children Enrolment There is no discount for families with multiple births/siblings. Please Note: The Government has now announced that 4yo Kinder Term Fees are FREE in 2021. We have been advised that there will be a subsidy for 3yo Pre Kinder - we are awaiting confirmation of the amount. The 2021 Fee Schedule is as follows:
*The Pre-School must receive the first instalment of fees before the child can commence. Fees are not refundable, except for families who have paid for the full year but leave the Pre-School and notify the Committee of Management in writing prior to the term/s commencing. These families will be able to receive a pro-rata reimbursement of any fees paid in advance for the term/s. The Committee may consider a partial refund in other limited circumstances. There will be no refund of fees if the program is unable to operate, when the current qualified staff member is absent and the Committee cannot obtain a qualified reliever. Fees set for the calendar year will only be reviewed in extraordinary circumstances, for example a major change in operational circumstances. Parents/Guardians will be notified in advance of any fee increases.2021 UNIFORM PRICE LIST:
□ Methods of Fee Payment
The following payment options are available:
Lara Lake Community Preschool, BSB 063 523 Account Number 1007 1305
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact the Pre-School to discuss a payment plan. □ Unpaid Fees Fees not paid by the due date will be followed up by:
The Committee of Management reserves the right to take action to recover debts. □ Child Absence Fees are still required to maintain a Pre-School place even if the child is absent for any reason, including holidays and illness. □ Late Enrolments If a child is enrolled after the start of the Pre-School year, the Committee of Management must receive the first instalment of fees before the child can commence. |