Enrolment & Fees

Enrolments

We’re now accepting enrolments and waitlist applications at our Sippy Downs centre! Join us for an open day or book a personalised tour at a time that works for you.

When you enrol, you’ll receive a welcome pack with all the details you need: meet our staff, learn about the daily routines, and get a handy checklist of what to bring. We also encourage families to join us for orientation visits where you can “stay and play” with your child. Once your child starts feeling comfortable, you’re welcome to relax in our parent room with a cup of tea or coffee and watch from a distance as they settle in with their educators and new friends.

For more information about our program, affordable fees, or to schedule a tour, reach out to our Centre Manager at sippydowns@aeiou.org.au or give us a call on (07) 5452 0300.

Fees

As a not-for-profit organisation, our fees are some of the most affordable in the region. To keep costs flexible for families, we ask that you provide nappies and meals for your child.

Current fees:

0-2 year olds – $123 per day

3+ year olds – $120 per day

Childcare benefits

Families using our mainstream childcare and kindergarten program may be eligible for a range of benefits, administered by the Australian Government, to assist with the costs of childcare in a registered service, including Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Jobs, Education & Training (JET) childcare fee assistance.

  • CCS: This benefit is calculated by the Family Assistance Office (FAO) based on your household income and the number of children in care.
  • JET Fee Assistance: Designed to support parents undertaking study, training, job search, or rehabilitation as they prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce.

You may be eligible for JET Child Care Fee Assistance if you receive:

For information on any of these benefits, contact the FAO on 13 61 51 or visit www.humanservices.gov.au/families

Important immunisation information

To encourage higher immunisation rates, the Australian Government requires children to be immunised to receive CCS and Family Tax Benefit Part A end-of-year supplements. If your child is not immunised for medical reasons, this policy will not apply.

Find out more or take a tour. Contact our friendly team on 07 5452 0300 or sippydowns@aeiou.org.au