Out of School Hours ProgramSt Andrew’s School offers complete outside school hours care, i.e. Before School, After School and Vacation Care. LOCATION: The programme operates in the Glasshouse. HOURS: The program operates every school day from 6.30 - 9.00 am and from 3.15 - 6.00 pm.It also operates on in-service days and school holidays from 7.00 am - 6.00 pm. ENROLMENT: Each family must have an enrolment form filled out and pay the $10 per child registration fee. FEES: Curriculum Days & Vacation Care - $35.00 per day Child Care BenefitOn 1 July 2002 the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services introduced the new Child Care Benefit (CCB). Child Care Benefit combines the current Child Care Assistance and Child Care Rebate into one benefit. The Child Care Benefit is available to all families using Outside School Hours Care. Child Care Benefit is designed to ensure that costs for childcare are minimal and held at an affordable rate reflecting the family’s ability to pay. To apply for Child Care Benefit parents must fill out the appropriate forms from the Family Assistance Office. |