Enrolment
Hours
Heart of Albany ELC is open from January to December, Monday to Friday
7 am – 6 pm. We cater for children aged 3 months to 6 years.
Enrolment process:
- Complete an Application for enrolment. We will then enter your child’s name on our waiting list
- We will invite you to visit Heart of Albany ELC if you have not already done so
- Subject to a place being available, we will contact you and confirm a timetable and start date for your child. You are welcome to contact Heart of Albany ELC at any time to check on the waiting list, should you wish to.
Policy regarding Fees
- Fees are paid fortnightly in advance by automatic payment into Heart of Albany ELC account
- 20 hours ECE funding is available to children aged 3-6 years providing the Attestation form has been completed in full.
- There are minimum attendance requirements for over 3 year olds.
- Heart of Albany ELC is open all year and only closed on public holidays
- Attendance fees are reviewed annually
- Fees are charged for statutory holidays, school holidays and sick days.
- Make-up days are available, subject to the centre’s policies and availability.
- Each family is entitled to four (4) weeks of holiday discount at 50% per calendar year(conditions apply)
- We require two weeks notice in writing if you wish to terminate your enrolment at Heart of Albany ELC
- Work and Income subsidy available if you are eligible
- Any changes made to attendance must be notified in writing
For further information, please ask to see our full Terms of Trade and Policy and Procedures documents
Attendance Sessions
| Number of days | Under 3-year-old | Over 3-year-old |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Days | Morning Sessions (4 hours) Any 4 hours between 7:30am – 12:30pm | Not available |
| 3 Days | Afternoon Sessions (4 hours) Any 4 hours between 12:30pm – 5:30pm | Not available |
| 4 Days | Short Day (6 hours) Any 6 hours between 7am – 6pm | Short Day (6 hours) Any 6 hours between 7am – 6pm |
| 5 Days | Full Day 7am – 6pm | Full Day 7am – 6pm |
Food
Heart of Albany ELC provides morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack. We cater for food allergies and food restrictions and have a Healthy Food Policy following the Healthy Heart Foundation Guidelines.
