Thanks to Government support, and Apples & Honey Preschool being a not-for-profit community long day care, families can access quality early childhood education at an affordable price. At Apples & Honey we are committed to providing your child with a solid foundation for success in school and beyond.

 

From family feedback, we know how much families appreciate our long hours care, 50 weeks per year, and school readiness program, all in a centre that provides nutritious daily meals and the care and dedication of highly qualified educators.

 

We also know that choosing the right care for your child can be confusing, so we have made it as easy as A, B, C to understand funding and what makes Apples and Honey very affordable for families.

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A. Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

• The Federal government provides Child Care Subsidy to eligible families.

• The funding reduces the fees that eligible families pay for approved childcare.

• The Child Care Subsidy percentage you’re entitled to depends on your family’s income.

• Once approved CCS is paid directly to Apples and Honey for the child.

• Apples and Honey charges the family only the Gap Fee that is left after CCS has been deducted. 

• To learn more about claiming the CCS, you can log into your MyGov account and complete an assessment task. 

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B. NSW Start Strong Fee Relief

Since 2023, the NSW government has been supporting families by funding a program called Start Strong Fee Relief. 

 

For Apples and Honey families this means that:

• For children turning 3 years old on or before 31 July, they can access fee relief of approximately $10.30 per child per week. (The 3-year-old trial began in 2024 and is planned to run for two years.)

• For children turning 4 years old on or before 31 July, they can access fee relief of approximately $43.50 per child per week.

• The Fee Relief is paid directly to Apples and Honey for your child and deducted from fees.

• Apples and Honey debits only the Gap Fee that is left after the Fee Relief has been deducted.

 

NOTE: Families may only claim the Fee Relief at one centre. 

 

Thanks to both CCS and Fee Relief funding, some of our current families are only paying $24.00 per day, for a high quality, long hours preschool that is open 50 weeks per year and provides nutritious meals.

 

C. Apples & Honey Sign-up Discount Up To $600

New 2025 or 2026 Enrolments received by 30 June 2025 are eligible for a Special Discount. 

• Available to new families enrolling for 2025 or 2026

• For children turning 3 or 4 years old in 2025 or 2026

• $400 discount for 2 days OR $600 discount for 3 or more days

The discount is applied before CCS is calculated.

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We are enrolling now for 2025 and 2026 and have spaces available so please talk to us today to Book A Tour and reserve your place.

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Disclaimer: The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content, individual circumstances may vary, and thus, readers are encouraged to verify and cross-reference the information with qualified experts or relevant sources.