Ararat North KinderCare operates from 8:30am to 3:00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and Thursdays. Occasional Care operates through school holidays with the exception over the December/January break. Bookings are essential and can be made in person or by phone (5352 2211).
Bookings may be made:
- Hourly
- Daily
- Weekly
- Regular bookings
- A school term
When you use occasional care you only pay for the hours you use. The flexible hours allows parents to introduce their children to care by enrolling them for short periods of time. Prices start from $2.50 for ½ hour for first child and $1.50 for second child - Some families are entitled to a rebate from Centrelink.
There are many reasons families use occasional care:
- Work related
- Respite care
- Appointments
- Studying
- Shopping
- Socialisation
- Education
- Leisure pursuits
Ararat North KinderCare has an appropriate developmental program that is based on the child’s individual needs, interests and experiences. Staff are dedicated in providing quality care for your children. All staff employed by Ararat North KinderCare are suitably qualified and hold current working with children certificates, police checks and first aid qualifications.