OUR EARLY LEARNING CENTRE IN WOY WOY

We believe by providing children with the opportunity to feel safe and secure, they will grow and develop to their potential whilst engaging in a stimulating, educational, creative and fun learning program. We strive to create a foundation for learning based on the recognition that each child is unique and as such should be provided with the opportunity to explore and further develop their sense of self. We strive to support all children to be confident and capable learners and aim to create a sense of wellbeing and happiness within their day.

Our St John the Baptist Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built preschool situated on the grounds of St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School. A warm, home-like atmosphere of inclusive play-based learning is at the core of our service philosophy and educator’s practice. 

• We welcome children aged 3 – 6 years.
• Our operating hours are:
  – Preschool room 8.30am – 4.00pm during the school term
  – Extended hours room 7.00am – 6.00pm 50 weeks/year with CCS availability.
• We have a flexible attendance pattern.
• We support families and children from varying ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• We welcome children with additional needs and all families regardless of their choice of primary school.
• Our staff are all highly qualified educators.
• We are a not-for-profit organisation and our fee structure is designed to cover the operations of the preschool.

FEE RELIEF IS AVAILABLE

Preschool Fees

Woy Woy ELC receives funding under the NSW Department of Education’s Start Strong for Community Preschools program and fee relief is available for families.

• Fee relief funding up to $4,347 per eligible child per year is available to deliver affordable quality preschool education. Fee relief can only be claimed at one service. If you are claiming relief at another service, you will be required to pay fees without the Start Strong Fee Relief.
• Families can receive fee relief for 15 hours per week (2 days). Additional days can be requested however these are unfunded days.
• Children from priority cohorts including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, families holding a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, or those with disability or additional needs are eligible for further reduced fees (known as an equity fee).

Extended Hours Fees

Eligible families are able to access Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Eligible children aged 3 – 6 years can also access the NSW Department of Education’s Start Strong for Long Day Care program offering fee relief funding to offset your gap fee after CCS has been applied . For 4 year olds and above up to $2,174 per eligible child per year is available, for 3 year olds $515 per eligible child is available. This funding is to support delivery of a quality preschool program education. Fee relief can only be claimed at one service. If you are claiming relief at another service, you will be required to pay fees without the Start Strong Fee Relief.

Please reach out and we will work with you to understand and maximise your Start Strong fee relief funding.