Preschool Fees & Charges
We are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education that is accessible and affordable for local families
Term Fees in 2026
(before NSW Government Start Strong fee relief credits):
4-year-olds: $1,200 per term (2-day enrolment)
add $600 per term for an additional day (3-day groups)3-year-olds: $1,500 per term (2-day enrolment)
add $750 per term for an additional day (3-day groups)
Eligible Healthcare/Pension Card Holders: $500 per term (2-day enrolment)
add $250 per term for an additional day (3-day groups)
Children who turn 4yo on or before 31 July of the current year pay the 4yo rate.
Children who turn 4yo on or after 1 August pay the 3yo rate for the calendar year.
How Fees Are Paid
A fee invoice for the term (10 weeks) is usually issued week one or two and is payable on Tuesday, the following week.
Payments can be made by direct deposit to our account or through direct debit electronic payment options available in our preschool software including debit and credit card options.
Families may arrange to pay by instalments across the term — simply speak to our office team to set this up. Term fees must be paid by end of week 6 of term. Payments by direct deposit only.
Other Charges & Policies
To help cover the costs of maintaining our high-quality learning environment, a one-off maintenance and consumables levy of $200 per child per year is charged at the start of your child’s enrolment.
This levy supports:
General maintenance and upkeep of our kindergarten
Classroom consumables
Incursions and special entertainment
Equipment replacement and repairs
A North Epping Kindergarten sunhat, wet bag, and sunscreen
No additional levies are payable during your child’s enrolment.
Late Pick-Up Policy
We understand that delays can happen, but in the interests of both children and educators, a late pick-up fee applies when children are collected after the end of their class:
0–14 minutes late: $10
15-30 minutes late: $20
We appreciate families’ support in helping us maintain a calm and timely end to each day.
Other information
Preschool fees apply for all absences including holidays or illness. We do not offer catch-up classes if your child is absent.
Our preschool is closed for all public holidays and during NSW school holiday periods.
A preschool fees statement is usually issued in the last week of the prior term showing all fees, charges and payments.