childcare questions and answers Precious Seeds Early Learning Hallam

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Centre Hours?

We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, we do not open on weekends or Public Holidays.

Do you supply nappies?

We provide nappies and wipes for you child.

Do you provide meals?

We provide Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, where required we will also provide Breakfast and Late snack.

Child Ratios - What are the Educator Ratio’s?

Precious Seeds Early Learning abide by educator to child ratios as set out by the National Quality Framework (NQF). The below table outlines the minimum ratios followed by Precious Seeds.

Educator to child ration

Birth to 24 months: 1:4
Over 24 months and less than 36 months: 1:4
Over 36 months up to and including preschool age: 1:11

What do I send with my child?

Change of clothes
Bottles
Expressed milk or Baby Formula
Water bottle or a Sippy cup
Comforter – only if required, this may be a toy, blanket or other item your child is comforted by.
Medications – Please hand any medication that your child requires to the centre staff. They will then give you a Medication form to complete.

Fees and Child Care Subsidy - How much is the daily fee?

At precious seeds our daily fee is $128.00 per day, prior to your eligibility for any government subsidies.

What is CCS?

CCS (Child Care Subsidy) is Assistance to help with the cost of child care

What happens if I’m running late for pick up time?

Please call our Precious Seeds on 9702 3111 and notify us as soon as possible, including the estimated arrival time, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

What happens if my child is sick/we go on holidays/we don’t attend on a scheduled day?

Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 52 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without the need for families to provide documentation. Absences should only be claimed when care would have been provided if the child was not absent, and the family has been charged a fee for the session of care. CCS is not payable for absences submitted before a child has started at a service, or after a child’s final day of actual attendance at a service.

What is play based learning?

At precious seeds we encourage a play- based learning environment, this encourages talking, reading, thinking and writing. The play based environment your child will explore will include literacy and numeracy and see it as part of their everyday experience. Play-based learning provides opportunities for children to actively and imaginatively engage with people, objects and their environment this supports children to learn and make sense of the world around them.

What is the EYLF ?

Eylf or The Early Years Learning Framework is a national curriculum framework which will ensure quality and consistency in delivery of early childhood education programs across all early childhood settings. It guides educators with making decisions on their curriculum and assists in planning and implementing.

What is NQF?

The NQF or National Quality Framework is apart of the Australian guidelines and is implemented to insure families are getting high quality learning environments for their children.

Start your journey with us today!

Contact our team or book a tour of our Centre

Phone: (03) 9702 3111
Email: admin.hallam@preciousseeds.com.au
Address: 99 Frawley Road Hallam, VIC 3803