Fees (2026)
As we are a community based non for-profit centre, we operate a closely monitored budget which allows for quality care and education as well as an affordable fee structure. Fees are set annually by the parent Committee of Management and all fees generated go directly into the running of, maintenance and improvement of our Centre.
Summary of 2026 Fees
Baby Room & Toddler Room:
Full fee for 2026: $152 per day
Maintenance levy : $300 per year per family
Non-refundable Enrolment fee: $150 per child
Funded 3 YO Kindergarten & 4 YO Kindergarten:
Full fee for 2026: $152 per day
Voluntary Maintenance levy : $300 per year per family
Non-refundable Enrolment fee: $150 per child
Kinder Funding and the Free Kinder Offset
Kindergarten funding is provided directly from the government to the childcare service that you have nominated.
The Government provides the centre with funding to allow the children to access the recommended 15 hours of 3 & 4-year-old Kinder prior to commencing school.
The government provides funding to a service based on the number of children enrolled in their kinder program. These funds are allocated directly to the kinder programs and are used for ECT wages, resources and equipment and excursions and in-house learning for the children.
If your child is accessing funded kinder at Hunt ELC you will be eligible for The Free Kinder Offset funding. If you are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy it will be applied first. That means you will only need to pay the remaining amount of your fees after CCS and after the Free Kinder offset have been applied.
At HUNT ELC a booking of two days per week is enough to meet the kinder hours (15 hours) requirement.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Child Care Subsidy is a means-tested subsidy paid directly to the Service as a fee reduction. There are 3 factors that will determine a family’s level of Child Care Subsidy, which include:
1. Combined Family Income
2. Activity Test for both parents
3. Service Type
Transitioning to Child Care Subsidy requires families to provide information and confirm current details by using your Centrelink online account through myGov. Here you will be asked to provide your combined family income estimate for the financial year, hours of recognised activity including work, training, study and volunteering and the type of child care your family uses.
Families are required to complete the online Child Care Subsidy assessment via myGov website prior to starting at the Service. This will determine your eligibility and level of Child Care Subsidy entitlement.
On enrolment we will need the CRN of the person linked with the child, along with the child’s CRN so we can confirm register attendance and ensure that you are receiving the appropriate subsidy.