What ages does Babyccino cater for?
We cater for children aged from 12 weeks to school age.
What are the operating hours?
We open at 8:00am and close at 5:30pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. We’re not open on weekends or public holidays. We close for a few days between Christmas and New Year.
Do the children receive meals?
Yes! We provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. For more information on our menu please look at the ‘Menu’ tab on our website.
Are nappies provided?
Yes
Is formula provided?
We do not provide formula. Parents are to pack formula daily in divider containers, labelled with child’s name and fill out bottle register.
Is milk provided?
Yes
How is the waitlist managed?
If there are no vacancies at our centre, you may want to join our waiting list. These waitlists are regularly reviewed and families are contacted once a place becomes available. Our waitlist form is available to be filled out under our ‘Contact Us’ tab on our website.
How much does it cost to send my child to Babyccino Long Day Care Centre?
Fees vary from room to room dependent on number of days in care, the age of your child as well as your eligibility for any government subsidies. We recommend contacting us for more information on this.
What happens if my scheduled day falls on a public holiday?
You are charged the same as a regular day.
Do you have a pre school room?
Yes! Our 3-5 room is a pre school curriculum, with a Transition to School Program. We also conduct excursions to local schools to familiarize children with the school environment.
Do you have the same staff everyday?
We certainly do. Most of our educators have been with us for 5-15 years. Both classrooms have multiple full time educators, in addition to part time educators that work 2-4 days.
Do you have an orientation period before start date?
Yes we encourage as many visits as possible prior to commencement.