Fees and Child Care Subsidy
Childcare Fees in Cooloongup and the Rockingham Area
We understand that childcare fees are an important part of every family’s decision. At Super Stars Early Learning Centre & OSHC, we aim to make our fees clear and easy to understand, so families can compare their care options and plan with confidence.
Our centre provides early learning and outside school hours care for families in Cooloongup, Rockingham and surrounding communities. The amount your family pays will depend on the type and length of care booked, the number of days attended and your individual Child Care Subsidy entitlement.
Clear fees. Helpful guidance.
Understand the current fee, what may be included and where to find official CCS information.
Fees
Current Long Day Care fee before Child Care Subsidy. Contact our team if you are unsure whether this care option suits your family.
Age 0-6 years old
Fees effective from: OWNER TO CONFIRM DATE
10-hour session: $155
Before School: $40
After School: $61
Age over 6 years old
Vacation & Holiday care: $133
Before School: $35
After School: $54
Outside School Hours Care
Before School Care — Fee to be added
After School Care — Fee to be added
Vacation Care — Fee to be added
Looking beyond the daily price
What Is Included in Our Childcare Fees?
When comparing childcare fees in the Rockingham area, it is important to consider more than the advertised daily price. Families should also look at the educational program, meals, learning resources and services included.
At Super Stars Early Learning Centre & OSHC, your Long Day Care fee includes access to:
- a play-based and Montessori-inspired educational program;
- learning experiences guided by the Early Years Learning Framework;
- qualified and caring educators;
- breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, where applicable;
- age-appropriate learning materials and equipment;
- indoor and outdoor learning experiences;
- communication about your child’s learning and daily experiences;
- a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
Learning, play and connection are part of every day.
Government assistance
Understanding the Child Care Subsidy
Most eligible families do not pay the full advertised childcare fee. The Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy, commonly known as CCS, is paid directly to approved childcare services and reduces the amount families are required to pay.
Your family’s CCS entitlement may depend on factors including:
- your family’s combined income;
- your child’s age;
- the type of approved care used;
- the number of children your family has in approved care;
- your family’s circumstances and CCS eligibility;
- the hourly fee charged by the service;
- the applicable government hourly rate cap.
Because every family’s situation is different, we do not publish estimated out-of-pocket amounts as guaranteed prices. Your actual gap fee can only be determined after Services Australia confirms your CCS entitlement and your child’s booked care is established.
Use official CCS information
Check eligibility and estimate possible support using current Australian Government and ACECQA resources.
Services Australia determines eligibility and subsidy entitlement. Super Stars cannot approve or guarantee a family’s CCS percentage.
A simple starting point
How Your Gap Fee Is Calculated
Your gap fee is the remaining amount payable after the applicable Child Care Subsidy has been applied.
Session fee−applicable CCS payment=estimated family gap fee
CCS is calculated using hourly fees and government hourly rate caps. This means the final amount may not be the same as simply applying a family’s CCS percentage to the full applicable session fee.
Services Australia determines each family’s eligibility and subsidy entitlement. Super Stars cannot approve or guarantee a family’s CCS percentage.
To help avoid unexpected charges, families should:
- keep their family income estimate current with Services Australia;
- confirm their child’s enrolment through myGov;
- ensure relevant eligibility requirements are met;
- notify Services Australia when family circumstances change;
- check CCS statements and attendance records regularly.
Compare the whole service
Comparing Childcare Fees in Rockingham
Childcare fees across Cooloongup, Rockingham and surrounding suburbs are not identical. Differences may reflect the care type, educator staffing, children’s age groups, meals and inclusions, educational resources, operating hours, excursions and other service costs.
A lower advertised fee does not always mean a lower total weekly cost if meals, activities or other essential items are charged separately. Families should compare the complete service, not only the advertised daily price.
Questions worth asking
- What is included?
- How does the educational program work?
- Are meals or activities charged separately?
- How are families kept informed?
- What does the environment feel like?
More than a price
Choosing the Right Care for Your Family
Childcare is an important financial decision, but cost is only one part of choosing a service. Consider how educators interact with children, team experience and stability, the learning program, indoor and outdoor environments, meals, communication, safety practices and how comfortable your child feels during a visit.
The best way to understand what your childcare fees provide is to visit the centre, meet our educators and see the learning environment in person.
Talk to us about fees and availability
Let’s find the right next step for your family.
Our team is happy to explain our current Long Day Care fee, the available care option, what is included, current vacancies, the enrolment process and where to find official CCS information.
Fees, inclusions and availability may change. Please contact the centre for current information. Child Care Subsidy eligibility and entitlements are determined by Services Australia.