fees

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What are the fees for 3 year old and 4 year old kinder?

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In 2023, the Victorian Government are offering "free kinder" which means we will not be charging term fees for 3 or 4 year old kinder.

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What happens to the fees if I start in the middle of a term/leave before the end of a term?

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Fees will be pro-rated by the Fees Officer based on the time you attended the program. If you leave during the middle of a term, pro-rated term fees will only be refunded after a replacement student is found.

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What happens to the money I have paid if I withdraw from kindergarten before attending?

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Any Term fees paid will be refunded. The $25 Application Fee is non-refundable and the $100 deposit (paid when accepting the position) is non-refundable.

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How many hours are provided for the funded 4 year old program?

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As the 4 year old program is funded by the Government, we are required to provide 600 hours of kinder (15 hours x 40 weeks).

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How many hours are provided for 3 year old kinder?

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In 2023, our 3 year old program is funded by the Government and the program is 7 hours per week (2 x 3.5 hour sessions).

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Term fees are calculated based on the difference between government funding provided and the running costs of the kindergarten each year. Term fees are calculated based on the difference between government funding provided and the running costs of the kindergarten each year. In 2023, the Victorian Government is paying their normal funding plus the term fees normally charged to parents.

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