Welcome

Mimi Kindergarten is a privately run long day care centre that was established during the 1950’s as a kindergarten and children’s guesthouse. We have current accreditation from the National Childcare Accreditation Council. We are licensed for 38 children a day aged between 2 and 5 years old.

Our additional services include Before and After School Care (OOSH) and Vacation Care. Please see the Director for any additional information you require about these services.

Staff

Owner/director: Judith Hewison
Childcare Cook: Karen Parry

Possum Room (2-3.5 years)
Miss Tanya B - Head Teacher
Miss Astrid - Childcare Assistant
Miss Tanya V - Childcare Assistant
Miss Amanda - Childcare Assistant

Dolphin Room (3.5-5 years)
Miss Deborah - Head Teacher
Miss Elke - Childcare Assistant
Miss Sonya - Childcare Assistant

Support Workers and Casuals in both rooms:

Miss Janece
Miss Sandi

Authorised Supervisor: Deborah Clarkson
Temporary Authorised Supervisor: Tanya Baker

Hours

Our hours of operation are 7.00am until 6.00pm. Please ensure that your child is delivered and collected between these hours. Late pick ups are charged at a rate of $10 per 10 minutes or part there of. The Kindergarten is closed on all Public Holidays and for 2 weeks over the Christmas period. All Public Holidays will be paid for except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Fees

The Kindergarten fees are currently $46.00 per day. Fees need to be kept current each week or paid in advance. If your fees fall behind, your position in the Centre will be in jeopardy and a late payment fee of $5.00 per week will be charged.

Weekly payment envelopes are handed out at the beginning of the week either in your child’s daybook or in their bag. Payment is expected by the Friday. Monies or cheques are to be placed in the envelope provided and the amount enclosed needs to be written on the front of the provided envelope. Fees are placed in the fees box located in the entry way. Receipts will be placed in your child’s daybook or bag within 3 working days.

All absent days, public holidays and extra days must be paid for and will be charged accordingly. There are NO make up days as we have restricted daily numbers. Parents are not charged for any of the time we are closed over Christmas.

Child Care Benefit

The CCB subsidy is offered by the Family Assistance Office (FAO) to help with the cost of childcare. You can choose to receive CCB through weekly fee reductions or as a lump sum payment after the Australian Tax Office has processed your tax return at the end of the financial year.

The FAO uses your family’s yearly income to determine your CCB% and notifies the Kindergarten of this percentage. Your fees are then reduced using the CCB% formula provided by the FAO. To receive the CCB subsidy you need to contact the FAO on 136150 to register. You need to provide the FAO with our service provider number is 555 001 444B.