Fees
It is the responsibility of the Committee of Management to be financially responsible and to keep the Centre viable.
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Fees for 2023:
In 2023 both three and four year old kinder will be fully funded by the Victorian Government so no invoices will be sent to families. This is due to the Victorian Government committing to the expansion of kindergarten programs across the state.
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Fees for 2022:
In 2022 both three and four year old kinder will be partially funded by the Victorian Government.
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3-4 Year Old Groups (Two Years before school)
1 x 5 hour session - Fees $620, Entertainment Levy $20; Total Fees $640 split into 4 term payments of $160
4-5 Year Old Kindergarten (One Year before school)
Fees $1,520, Entertainment Levy $80; Total Fees $1,600 split into 4 term payments of $400
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Fees for 2021:
4-5 Year Old Kindergarten
Fees for 2021 will be fully funded by the Victorian Government so no invoices will be sent to families. This is due to COVID19 and to provide relief for families.
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3-4 Year Old Groups
Fees for 2021 will be fully funded by the Victorian Government so no invoices will be sent to families. This is due to COVID19 and to provide relief for families.
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Fees for 2020:
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4-5 Year Old Kindergarten
Fees $1,520, Entertainment Levy $80; Total Fees $1,600 split into 4 term payments of $400
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3-4 Year Old Groups
1 x 3 hour session – Fees $1,000, Entertainment Levy $20; Total Fees $1,020 split into 4 term payments of $255
1 x 5 hour session - Fees $1,660, Entertainment Levy $20; Total Fees $1,680 split into 4 term payments of $420
Fees are set in September/October of each year for the following year. The Committee will endeavour to keep fees as affordable as possible.
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All Children will be treated as individual enrolments, (twins/multiple births, second child enrolled in same year at Centre). Parents will be expected to pay fees as set by the Committee upon accepting a place at the Kindergarten.
Health Care cardholders, who are entitled to a Government rebate on fees are only required to pay the entertainment levy. To be eligible for the reduced fee, cardholders must present their current card to the Kindergarten on commencement.
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Fee invoices will be sent to each family via email address supplied on enrolment forms, indicating the fee that is due. Fee collection is mandatory and the Committee has the discretion to withdraw services for non-payment of fees. By accepting a position at Irymple Kindergarten, you are accepting fees contract.
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If parents are experiencing difficulty with the payment of fees, they are advised to contact the Kindergarten as soon as possible. There is a process for negotiating unpaid fees and a relevant person to contact. In genuine financial hardship, individual cases will be taken to the Executive of the Committee for confidential discussion. Parents are assured that all discussion regarding unpaid fees will be treated with confidentiality.
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The Term fees are non refundable, although all written submissions to the Committee of Management will be considered.
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Payments / Money Collection
Fees can be paid by BPay, direct credit, EFTPOS and cheque.
Banking details for direct credit are recorded on invoices and there is a $2.00 surcharge for EFTPOS transactions.
Please do not give fee payments to teaching staff.
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