Enrolment at Fern Gully
Enrolment and Orientation Process
1Enquire
Give us a call!
To enquire about a place at Fern Gully Child Care Centre, call us on 02 9686 4264, email info@ferngullychildcare.com.au, or complete the Enrolment Enquiry form on our Book a Tour page. Looking to start in 6 months or more? Choose the waitlist option on the same form and you are still welcome to book a tour.
2Tour
Come visit us!
Book a tour online through our Book a Tour page, or call us to arrange a time. You and your child can explore our beautiful facilities, meet our team and ask any questions you may have about the centre.
3Position Offer
Welcome to Fern Gully!
After your tour, you may be offered a place in one of our three rooms. You will then receive enrolment forms to complete before your child starts.
Note: If no places are available, you will be added to our waitlist and given an estimated timeframe for enrolment.4Enrolment Forms and Bond
Fill out & sign!
Once you accept a place, please complete and return your child's enrolment forms, along with a two-week bond and an administration fee, payable by online transfer.
Note: Your child's start date will be discussed and confirmed during this process.5Orientation
Once you have returned the enrolment forms and secured your place, we will arrange a suitable time for you and your child to attend an orientation.
During the orientation, your child can explore and become familiar with the learning environment. You can meet the room educators, ask any questions and share your child's individual needs and interests.6Commencement of Care
We are so excited to share your journey!
Your child will start at Fern Gully on the agreed date, and we cannot wait to watch them grow, learn and develop into strong, confident and unique individuals.
Our Daily Fees
Babies, 0 to 2 years: $190.37 per day
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years: $184.93 per day
Preschool, 3 to 5 years (full day): $174.05 per day
Preschool hours: $157.73 per day
Fees are before the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Most families pay much less, so please call us on 02 9686 4264 and we can help you work out your out-of-pocket cost.What's Included
Our daily fee includes everything your child needs for the day, so there is nothing extra to pack or pay for:
All meals and snacks, freshly prepared each day
Nappies, wipes and nappy cream
Sheets and blankets
Sunscreen
Extra-curricular programs
Incursions and educational programsGovernment Support
Fern Gully is an approved Child Care Subsidy (CCS) provider, so eligible families receive the subsidy directly off their fees. We are also eligible for NSW Government Start Strong funding, which helps reduce fees for children in the years before school. You can check your CCS eligibility through Services Australia, or call us and we will be happy to help.
