11 Alfred Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
Alfred Child Care Centre goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation of providing rich education and care to the children of both Alfred Hospital employees and the general community, in a family-focussed and supportive way.
Respectful relationships and partnerships underpin our practice. Our highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
We offer a welcoming, home-like environment that strives to make each child feel secure and supported.
When children play and explore, their imagination and curiosity are sparked – they enjoy learning and are inspired to continue learning more.
Our play-based program intentionally provides a wide range of engaging opportunities and activities based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
We have a strong focus on building collaborative partnerships with families and the community. This supports children to develop trust and confidence within the learning environment, while enhancing their awareness of different cultures.
Alfred Child Care Centre has been independently assessed by the Victorian Department of Education and are proud to be rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard.
We believe that the positive interactions children have with our staff are the most important component of our high-quality program. Our team of teachers and educators are qualified, experienced, caring and motivated.
Our staff undergo continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of early childhood education.
Yoon-Hee Cha is a university qualified early childhood teacher with almost 20 years’ experience working with children and babies. She has been working at Alfred Child Care Centre since March 2018.
Yoon-Hee is very passionate about early childhood education and is driven towards delivering high quality care and education to children and families, as well as providing a positive, fun working environment for all staff.
Yoon-Hee was nominated for a Making the KU Difference Award in 2020, recognising her significant contribution to the lives of children, families and the local community.
Age group | Amount |
---|---|
Infants | $176.00 |
Toddlers | $176.00 |
Preschool | $172.50 |
This is the full daily fee. However, if you are entitled to Child Care Subsidy, this will reduce the daily fee you are charged.
In addition, the Victorian Government provides Free Kinder funding for eligible 3 and 4 year old children attending a kindergarten program within a long day care service.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is the main payment to assist families with the costs of childcare. It is paid directly to the childcare provider and passed onto families as a fee reduction wherever families meet the criteria.
The level of subsidy you receive, as well as the number of hours you will be subsidised, depends on your individual family’s circumstances.
To claim any subsidy you may be eligible for, you will need a MyGov account linked to Centrelink. For more information, contact Centrelink on 136 150 or visit www.dese.gov.au.
Our Victorian long day care services offer an integrated kindergarten program funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. If you have a child aged 3 or 4 years, you may elect to use your kindergarten funding at our service.
From 2024, the Victorian Government is providing Free Kinder funding of $2,050 for a 15-hour program per eligible 3 and 4 year old child attending a kindergarten program within a long day care service.
This funding is applied as a weekly credit to the gap fee after CCS has been applied or to full fees where a family does not receive CCS. The Free Kinder payment does not impact CCS entitlements.
Free Kinder funding is for children who are 3 and 4 years old in the two years before attending formal schooling and can only be accessed in one service. This could either be in a sessional kindergarten or long day care service. If you have a child who may be eligible, please discuss this with your Service Director.
To be eligible for Free Kinder funding, the Victorian Department of Education and Training requires parents to sign the ‘Fee Relief Declaration and Consent’ form at the time of enrolment.
KU has remained very proudly a not-for-profit provider of quality education for more than 129 years. Our fees are designed to cover the operational costs of delivering the unique KU learning experience, and to ensure KU can continue delivering those experiences for many years to come.
Any surplus we may make is reinvested into our local staff, continually improving the quality of our services, and ensuring our long-term sustainability. KU does not distribute our profits to shareholders or send them offshore.
Highly respected for our high quality programs, KU's National Quality Standard Ratings far exceed the national average.
KU was established in 1895 and is the most experienced provider of early childhood education in Australia.
As an Employer of Choice for 9 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.
7-9 Hampstead Road
MAIDSTONE VIC 3012
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