Educator arrangements
Fees may reflect the educator’s operating hours, location, service arrangement and the type of care requested.
Parent Information
Fees, Child Care Subsidy and enrolment
Understand the practical steps involved in arranging Family Day Care, including how fees are confirmed, how Child Care Subsidy may apply and what information is required before your child begins care.
Understanding Fees
Family Day Care fees may differ between educators and care arrangements. Families should receive clear information about the proposed fees and conditions before enrolment is completed.
Booking conditions
Minimum booking periods, absence charges, notice requirements and reserved-place arrangements should be confirmed in advance.
Out-of-pocket cost
Where Child Care Subsidy applies, families remain responsible for any balance or gap fee that is not covered by the subsidy.
Australian Government assistance
Child Care Subsidy
CCS is administered by Services Australia. Malaika Garden cannot decide a family’s eligibility or determine the final subsidy amount.
Check your eligibility before care begins
Families generally need to use an approved child care service, be responsible for paying the fees and meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
The amount paid depends on the family’s circumstances and the applicable government rules. Families should keep their income, activity, relationship and other relevant information up to date with Services Australia.
A CCS claim should be made directly through Services Australia. Approval by Malaika Garden is not the same as approval for CCS.
Visit the official CCS information page →The Enrolment Process
Enrolment begins only after a potentially suitable educator and care arrangement have been identified.
Care enquiry
Tell us your child’s age, suburb, required days and preferred commencement date.
Matching
The service considers available educators and whether the proposed arrangement may be suitable.
Meet the educator
Discuss the environment, routines, fees, operating hours and your child’s individual needs.
Complete enrolment
Provide the required information, authorisations and health or emergency details.
Commence care
Begin on the confirmed date after all arrangements have been approved and completed.
Information Required for Enrolment
The service needs accurate information to support your child’s safety, wellbeing and lawful enrolment.
Child and family information
- Child’s full legal name and date of birth
- Parent or guardian contact details
- Residential and postal address
- Emergency contacts
- Authorised nominees and collection permissions
- Relevant cultural, language and family information
Health and care information
- Medical conditions, allergies and dietary requirements
- Medication and health-management information
- Immunisation information where required
- Developmental, communication or support needs
- Sleep, comfort, toileting and personal-care routines
- Relevant court orders or parenting arrangements
Before the First Day
A clear orientation supports the child, family and educator to begin the arrangement with shared expectations.
Confirm the routine
Discuss arrival, collection, meals, rest, comfort, toileting and communication arrangements.
Prepare the child
Talk positively about the educator and care environment and explain what will happen in age-appropriate language.
Bring required items
Confirm clothing, nappies, bottles, food, medication and other items that must be supplied from home.
A child cannot commence care until the service has confirmed the
placement and all required enrolment and safety information has been
completed.
Ready to explore care for your child?
Provide your child’s age, preferred location, required days and hours, and intended commencement date. Our team will review the enquiry and explain the next step.
Parent Information
Fees, Child Care Subsidy and enrolment
Understand the practical steps involved in arranging Family Day Care, including how fees are confirmed, how Child Care Subsidy may apply and what information is required before your child begins care.
Understanding Fees
Family Day Care fees may differ between educators and care arrangements. Families should receive clear information about the proposed fees and conditions before enrolment is completed.
Educator arrangements
Fees may reflect the educator’s operating hours, location, service arrangement and the type of care requested.
Booking conditions
Minimum booking periods, absence charges, notice requirements and reserved-place arrangements should be confirmed in advance.
Out-of-pocket cost
Where Child Care Subsidy applies, families remain responsible for any balance or gap fee that is not covered by the subsidy.
Australian Government assistance
Child Care Subsidy
CCS is administered by Services Australia. Malaika Garden cannot decide a family’s eligibility or determine the final subsidy amount.
Check your eligibility before care begins
Families generally need to use an approved child care service, be responsible for paying the fees and meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
The amount paid depends on the family’s circumstances and the applicable government rules. Families should keep their income, activity, relationship and other relevant information up to date with Services Australia.
A CCS claim should be made directly through Services Australia. Approval by Malaika Garden is not the same as approval for CCS.
Visit the official CCS information page →The Enrolment Process
Enrolment begins only after a potentially suitable educator and care arrangement have been identified.
Care enquiry
Tell us your child’s age, suburb, required days and preferred commencement date.
Matching
The service considers available educators and whether the proposed arrangement may be suitable.
Meet the educator
Discuss the environment, routines, fees, operating hours and your child’s individual needs.
Complete enrolment
Provide the required information, authorisations and health or emergency details.
Commence care
Begin on the confirmed date after all arrangements have been approved and completed.
Information Required for Enrolment
The service needs accurate information to support your child’s safety, wellbeing and lawful enrolment.
Child and family information
- Child’s full legal name and date of birth
- Parent or guardian contact details
- Residential and postal address
- Emergency contacts
- Authorised nominees and collection permissions
- Relevant cultural, language and family information
Health and care information
- Medical conditions, allergies and dietary requirements
- Medication and health-management information
- Immunisation information where required
- Developmental, communication or support needs
- Sleep, comfort, toileting and personal-care routines
- Relevant court orders or parenting arrangements
Before the First Day
A clear orientation supports the child, family and educator to begin the arrangement with shared expectations.
Confirm the routine
Discuss arrival, collection, meals, rest, comfort, toileting and communication arrangements.
Prepare the child
Talk positively about the educator and care environment and explain what will happen in age-appropriate language.
Bring required items
Confirm clothing, nappies, bottles, food, medication and other items that must be supplied from home.
A child cannot commence care until the service has confirmed the
placement and all required enrolment and safety information has been
completed.
Ready to explore care for your child?
Provide your child’s age, preferred location, required days and hours, and intended commencement date. Our team will review the enquiry and explain the next step.