Contact the centre on 9818 2174 or swinburnechildcareco.op@gmail.com to enquire about current vacancies. As our centre is in high demand (particularly for younger children), we also operate a waiting list. We currently have vacancies for 3-5 year olds on Mondays and Fridays, other days are subject to enquiry.
Putting your child on the waiting list incurs a $40.00 non-refundable fee. Priority is given to siblings of children already at the centre and children of Swinburne staff and students. To join the waiting list download a waiting list application form, and return it with payment to the centre.
2021 fees have been set at $145 per day or $621 per week. Childcare rebates and benefits can be used to reduce your out of pocket costs; to understand your eligibility for these check the Department of Human Services website. Fees are reviewed annually.
Our fee covers morning and afternoon tea, all play supplies, baby wipes and sunscreen (unless you prefer to supply your own).
So that the main meal of the day is familiar and comforting, we ask that you send your child's lunch from home. We have a fridge for storing lunches and staff can heat food for children. Out of respect for different approaches to nappy management we also ask that you bring in nappies for your child; we support both cloth and disposable nappying.