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Monday, 09 February 2009 10:50 |
As you are aware we announced in 2008 that the building of Altitude Kids Dysart would begin in October. However as you would appreciate commencing development projects in the current economic climate is very difficult. This has caused unexpected delays with the builders and we are hoping that the building will commence in the near future. The building timeframe is approximately 40 weeks, therefore it is now likely that the centre will open much later in the year.
When we have more detailed information we will let you know and will keep you informed about the development of the Centre.
We apologise for this delay, we understand is a great inconvenience to the people of Dysart and to the community as a whole.
Thank you for your patience.
In the meantime, just a reminder of some information about the plans for the Centre;
license for 75 children in long day care and outside school hours care.
Opening hours will be at least 7am and 6pm, or depending on the perceived need may be longer.
Operate Monday – Friday, 50 weeks of the year, closing for two weeks over Christmas and New Year and will be closed on all Queensland public holidays.
The Centre will have 5 rooms, split as such;
0 to15months 8 children 1:4 staff ratio
15months to 3 10 children 1:5 staff ratio
2 to 3yrs 12 children 1:6 staff ratio
3 to 6 yrs 24 children 1:12 staff ratio
4 to 6 yrs* 21 children 1:13 staff ratio (incl Outside School hours Care)
We will provide:
- Full day of activities including indoor and outdoor play, group activi ties such as music, cooking, and arts and crafts
- Age appropriate tailored program, including Preschool and School Readiness programs
- Support to children and families with various needs
What parents need to bring
- Food
- Change of Clothes
- Nappies
- Bottles for children under 12 months of age
Cost
Fees are yet to be determined, however current fees at Altitude Kids Moranbah are: 0 - 3 years is $79.50 per day and 3 - 6 is $71.50, plus a $400 enrolment bond. Once a child is enrolled into the Centre, fees are payable regardless of attendance.
Most families are able to claim some fee relief through the Federal Government’s Child Care Benefit Scheme and can contact FaCSIA on 136 150 to apply. Links to the relevant information can be found on the Altitude Kids Website.
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