2019 4-year-old Sessional Kindergarten fees
| Fee | ||||
| Commitment fee | $100.00 | Due with notice of offer | ||
| Building maintenance levy | $100.00 | Due 30/1/19 | ||
| Term 1 | $675.00 | Due 30/1/19 | ||
| Term 2 | $675.00 | |||
| Term 3 | $675.00 | |||
| Term 4 | $675.00 | |||
| Annual Total | $2,900.00 |
Some families may be eligible to claim the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy subsequently reducing fees to $296.50 per term. The fee subsidy is correct at the time of printing, however is subject to change in line with the Victorian Government, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. To check if you qualify for the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy follow the link here.
DNMK is classified by the Australian Government as a Certified Provider. Families accessing the programs at DNMK do not qualify for claiming the Child Care Subsidy introduced July, 2018. The Child Care Subsidy is only available to families who access child care classified as an Approved Provider.
2019 3-year-old Sessional Kindergarten fees
| Fee | Note | |
| Commitment fee | $100.00 | Payable with notice of offer (non-refundable). |
| Building maintenance levy | $100.00 | Due 30/1/19 |
| Term 1 | $645.00 | Due 30/1/19 |
| Term 2 | $645.00 | |
| Term 3 | $645.00 | |
| Term 4 | $645.00 | |
| Annual Total | $2,780.00 |
Extended care program Hours and Charges
| Day | Age | Session Times | Cost per Session |
| Wattlebirds Extended Care Program | |||
| Monday | 3yo | 12.00pm – 5.30pm | $45 |
| Tuesday | 3yo | 12.00pm – 5.30pm | $45 |
| Wednesday | 3yo | 12.00pm – 5.30pm | $45 |
| Thursday | 3yo | 12.00pm – 5.30pm | $45 |
| Casual Monday to Thursday rate | 3yo | 12.00pm – 5.30pm | $55 |
| Monday | 4yo | 4.00pm – 5.30pm | $20 |
| Tuesday | 4yo | 4.00pm – 5.30pm | $20 |
| Wednesday | 4yo | 4.00pm – 5.30pm | $20 |
| Thursday | 4yo | 4.00pm – 5.30pm | $20 |
| Casual Monday to Thursday rate | 4yo | 4.00pm – 5.30pm | $25 |
| Robins Extended Care Program | |||
| Robins Friday | 3yo & | 8.30am – 4.00pm | $70 |
| program | 4yo | 8.30am – 5.30pm | $80 |
| Casual Robins rate | 3yo & 4yo | 8.30am – 5.30pm | $85 |
Payment of fees
Invoices will be issued two weeks prior to end of term and must be paid by the due date. Invoices not paid by the due date will incur an interest fee of $5 per week.
Commitment fee deposit
Parents/guardians are required to pay the fee deposit of $100 on acceptance of an offer of a place. Payment will secure the child’s place in a kindergarten program.
Building maintenance levy
In addition to term fees, annual $100 building maintenance levy is required for each child’s attendance at DNMK, payable with Term 1 fees. Our kindergarten building was built in 1928 and we have the obligation and privilege to preserve the building for future generations.
Children turning three during the year
Children can only commence the program once they have turned three. Full payment from the first day of Term 1 is required if a place is to be reserved for a child in the 3-year-old kindergarten program.
Parent rebate of kindergarten fees
The current Child Care Subsidy July 2018 does not provide any rebate back to families of child/ren enrolled at the kindergarten in the programs.
Late-collection charge
The committee of management/board reserves the right to implement a late-collection charge when parents/guardians are frequently late in collecting a child. The fee is $50 for every 15 minutes.