Fees and Payments

Fees are required to be paid one week in advance. Please note that if your fees become overdue, Shooting Stars Management reserves the right to suspend your child’s care until the account is up to date or a suitable payment plan has been established. Should you be experiencing financial difficulties, we encourage you to discuss your situation with the Director to arrange a mutually agreeable payment plan.

The current fee structure is as follows:

Full Time Care

$134 / day

Full Time Care

$134 / day

Part-Time Care

$145 / day

Full Time Care

$134 / day

Casual Care

$160 / day

Casual Care

$160 / day

We provide all meals, nappies, water bottles, sunscreen, and other essentials during the day.

Our preferred payment method is direct deposit to our bank account. The details for direct deposit are:

Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Alternatively, payments can be made in cash, by credit card, or EFTPOS at our office.

Child Care Subsidy

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) amount a family is eligible for is determined by three factors:
The CCS is typically paid directly to the service provider, which then reduces the fees payable by families. Families are responsible for paying the difference between the fee charged and the subsidy amount. Additional fee assistance is available for vulnerable families through the Child Care Safety Net.
To estimate your potential CCS entitlement, you may use the Department of Human Services Payment and Service Finder.

Holidays and Public Holidays

Standard fees apply during your child’s holidays or if their booked day falls on a public holiday. Shooting Stars does not offer discounts for holidays. However, you are still eligible for CCS from Centrelink for these periods.

Allowable Absences

Centrelink permits up to 42 allowable absences per financial year, which includes sick days, holidays, and public holidays. CCS will be paid for these absences. Should your child be absent for more than 42 days, you will need to provide a medical certificate, or full fees will apply.