SHNC Long Day Care
A New, State of the Art Centre . . .
- Now open!!!
- Located in Crown Street at the brand new Surry Hills Library and Community Centre
- Safe 2nd storey situation with secure access and sheltered outdoor area
- A small, intimate centre with state of the art facilities, only 26 children
- Friendly, personalised support from multilingual staff
- Competitive fees, which include lunch, and morning and afternoon tea
- Opportunity for parents/carers to pursue personal interests, work, rest etc
- Chance to meet other parents and children in the area
Vacancies?
SHNC Long Day Care is very heavily booked. Contact us for the latest situation.
There is a waiting list to attend SHNC Long Day Care. To get on the Waiting List please complete and submit our on-line form.
Benefits for Children
- Multicultural program
- Intimate atmosphere provides a gentle introduction to childcare, pre-school and school
- Warm and caring qualified staff
- Activities aimed at developing socio-emotional, cognitive language and literacy, creative and physical skills (gross and fine motor)
- Ideal for children whose first language is not English
- Preschool program by qualified teachers for children in the older age group
Opening Times
Weekdays, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Capacity
SHNC Long Day Care caters for a maximum of 26 children per session, up to 10 in the 0-2yo age group, and up to 16 in the 2yo age group.
Please bring (and label)
- 3-5 disposable nappies
- bib
- bed sheet / cot sheet
- blanket
- hat
- spare clothes
Note: Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea is provided, and we always have milk available for the children.
Bookings
Complete the on-line application form. Remember, spaces are limited.
Enrolment is by the term (4 / year), with payments required two weeks in advance.
Fees
These rates are current, and the SHNC reserves the right to amend them at any time without notice. Rates include all meals.
| Age: 0-2yo | Age: 2yo | Enrolment Fee | Access Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100/day | $80/day | $25 once only | $20 refundable |
| NOTE: A late pick-up fee of $1.00 applies for every 1 minute after 4:30pm! | |||
Priority of Allocating Places
SHNC Long Day Care is an approved child care provider under the Australian Government - Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). This approval allows qualifying carers to apply for rebates on our fees, but it also imposes on us a prescribed priority system regarding the allocation of spaces.
The following is extracted from the DEEWR Website from which more information can be obtained:-
Parents and carers enrolling their children in SHNC Day Care are advised that the above priority system is in place at our Centre.
- First Priority - a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect.
- Second Priority - a child of a single parent who satisfies, or of parents who both satisfy, the work/training/study test under Section 14 of the Family Assistance Act.
- Third Priority - any other child.
Within these main categories priority should also be given to the following children:
- children in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families;
- children in families which include a disabled person;
- children in families which include an individual whose adjusted taxable income does not exceed the lower income threshold of $37,960 for 2009-2010, or who or whose partner are on income support;
- children in families from a non-English speaking background;
- children in socially isolated families; and
- children of single parents.
A child care service may require a Priority 3 child to vacate a place to make room for a child with a higher priority. They can only do so if you:
- are notified when your child first entered care that your service follows this policy
- are given at least 14 days notice of the need for your child to vacate
