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Fees & Subsidies

Elim early learning centre Cambridge

Fees 

We believe in quality education that is affordable for our community and our fees reflect this with a number of different options available.  This includes short, standard or longer day options with all meals and snacks included in the fees.

Supporting our families is very important to us and one of the ways we do this is by offering discounts for:

  • families with more than one child attending

  • families with Mums or Dads on paternity leave

  • children between ages 2-3yrs of age

  • Families requiring support through difficult times

A welcoming option for 3-year-olds: 3 free school-hour days

We offer 3-year-old children three free 6-hour “school hour” days each week, with all meals and snacks included. This is a lovely option for families who would like their child to gently experience the learning, friendships and routines of our centre, without needing full-day care. Places for this option are limited, and we are proud to be one of the few centres able to offer this support to families.

20 Hours Free - ECE Subsidies

The 20 free hours may be used for children over the age of 3 years of age.  These hours must be used in line with our fee options. 20 hours ECE

You may be eligible for additional childcare assistance and for more details about subsidies visit the Working for Families Website 

www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz.

WINZ subsidies

We are registered with the Ministry of Social Development for families who qualify for child support subsidies and we can assist you with the administration of this on enrolment.

To check if you may be eligible for childcare assistance visit the WINZ website www.workandincome.govt.nz

or the Working for Families Website  

www.ird.govt.nz/working-for-families

Additional Discounts

Elim early learning centre Cambridge

 Sibling Discount

  •  Siblings receive a 10% discount (on the lesser fee) for each subsequent child enrolled (for families with 2 or more children in our ELC).

 Statutory Holidays

  •  Fees for statutory holidays receive a 50 % discount.

 Christmas New Year Period

  •  We offer a 100% discount during Christmas/New Year period and these dates are confirmed annually to our families. This is to enable our whanau to spend special time together over the holidays. This must be applied for and attested to by parent/caregiver and confirmed by centre management.

 Fee Holiday

  •  Over and above the discount offered over the Christmas/New Year week, we provide each family with 10 days per calender year at 50% discount for each child. Younger children under the age of 2 receive 15 days per calender year This can be used for holidays or illness in line with our terms and conditions. This must be applied for and attested to by parent/caregiver and confirmed by centre management. These days are offered pro-rata according to enrollment

 Maternity Leave/Paternity Leave

  •  Please enquire about our tailor-made maternity/paternity leave packages. Simply let us know what your needs will be, and we will design an affordable package to suit the needs of you and your whanau