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GENERAL FEES
Fees are charged for each session of care and vary depending on the age of the child in care and the family’s eligibility for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Fees are payable for every day that a child is enrolled at the centre, with the exception of staff training day(s) where the centre is closed. This includes sick days and family holidays but excludes periods when the centre is closed, e.g. Christmas closure period and public holidays.
Casual days may be offered to families if available within the Centre’s license. (Refer to our fees policy for more information)
*Fees are subject to change.
Understanding FREE KINDER in long day care.
Free Kinder at TREL
The Victorian Government provides Free Kinder funding to ensure all children have access to quality early childhood education. At TREL, this funding is applied directly to your SmartCentral account each term.
What does this mean for you?
The Free Kinder initiative covers up to 15 hours per week of a kindergarten program led by a qualified teacher.
At TREL, we offer more than just kindergarten. Our service includes extended hours, meals, and additional care—features not covered by the Free Kinder funding.
TREL operates year-round (excluding public holidays and a short closure during the Christmas period), unlike sessional kindergartens which follow the school term calendar.
While the kindergarten program is subsidised, you will still pay a daily fee for the extended care and services beyond the funded program.
In summary:
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The kindergarten program is free, thanks to Victorian Government funding.
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Your daily fee covers only the additional care and services outside of the funded hours.
For families with children enrolled in kindergarten at TREL in 2025:
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You will receive a $2,101 offset per child through the Free Kinder program.
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This applies to:
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3-year-old children enrolled in a 15-hour program (600 hours annually)
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4-year-old children enrolled in a 15-hour program (600 hours annually)
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Please note:
Each child can only access one funded kindergarten program at a time. This means only one service may claim the funding and apply the Free Kinder offset.
Please click the button below to find out more information about Free kinder.
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available to all families who are Australian Residents. To find out about eligibility, families must contact the Family Assistance Office.
Child Care Subsidies can be received as:
● A reduction of fees through the centre.
● A lump sum payment to families at the end of the financial year that the Centre is used in.