From the office
Hello fabulous families. I hope you are all going well with the end of the year approaching so fast. It's hard not to get caught up in the pressures of time running out for 2017 but I hope we remain conscientious of the consequences from rushing. Please be role models for remaining calm under stress & pressure, being thoughtful of the stress others may be experiencing as well as ourselves and pray that we enjoy every moment.
Important dates to remember
NOW - Get your reduced rate holiday forms in
NOW - Kindergarten kids leaving for Prep must also complete a termination form
Tuesday 5th December - Homestyle bakery orders due in
Wednesday 13th December - Pick up Homestyle Bakery order
The New Child Care Package 2 July 2018
Raising community spirit
NOW - donations for helping kids in crisis (pick up a flyer with list) please bring 1 thing
Tuesday 12th December - End of Year Party at Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Underwood 5.30pm - 7.30pm
As we approach the end of the year, you might now be considering your child care requirements for 2018.
An important consideration for you will be the Government's New Child Care Package which commences on 2 July 2018.
Under the new package, the existing Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate will be replaced by a new Child Care Subsidy.
The amount of subsidy that families will receive will be based on three things:
- 1.their combined family income
- 2.the level of 'approved' activity they undertake
- 3.the type of child care service they use.
The easiest way to work out how much subsidy you may be eligible for is through the Family Child Care Subsidy Estimator which is available here. It's easy to use and only takes a few minutes to fill out.
Update: End of Year Party at Chipmunks Tuesday 12th December 5.30pm - 7.30pm
I have been advised that a few families with older siblings do not have any other option for care for the older sibling at the time of the end of year party. I have noted this is for centre children only to attend however I would not like our families to miss out either. Could I please appeal to all families to manage other care arrangement for older siblings on the night so we can minimise/prevent our little ones from possibly harder knocks or bumps from big kids. Please see me and I will make allowance for older siblings if there is no other option.
Preparing for child care at Piptree
Our Program is a general guide and flexible. Your child's individual rooms will provide you with more information.
Thank you for being so fabulous throughout the year. Please remember to give me your 2018 bookings, termination forms for kindergarten children and your homestyle bakery orders and enjoy the rest of this year with us. Any questions are most welcome and feedback appreciated.
Melisa