Fees

• Early drop-offs are available from 8.30am, at no additional charge to the below fees.

Please note – if you are eligible for 20 Hours ECE (tamariki over 3 yrs of age) – you no longer pay the $8.50 per hour (for the first 20 Hours – maximum of 6 hours per day). The cost would be as follows:

TWO DAYS          $24.00

THREE DAYS       $36.00

FOUR DAYS        $82.00

FIVE DAYS          $133.00

Bookings

Bambini Community – The required minimum weekly booking is 3 sessions.

Casa Community – The required minimum weekly booking is 3 full days.

20 Hours ECE

This is a Government scheme which currently allows 20 hours per week, Early Childhood Education, to every 3, 4 & 5 year old and MCHW supports this. 20 Hours ECE, as this is known, currently covers a maximum of 6 hours per day. Fees are no longer charged for hours which fit within the above guidelines.

FamilyBoost

FamilyBoost is a government reimbursement scheme for eligible families using early childhood education services. You may be able to claim back up to 25% of your childcare fees through IRD each quarter. Visit the IRD website to check eligibility and learn how to apply.

Work and Income Subsidy – WINZ

Depending of your family circumstances you could be entitled to a subsidy towards your childcare fees from WINZ. To find out if you are eligible for a subsidy please phone them on 0800 559 009 or visit their website www.workandincome.govt.nz

Invoices

We invoice fortnightly in arrears, via email. Please check with the office to ensure we have your correct email address. Payment is due immediately by direct credit/automatic payment into our bank account. Our bank details are available at the bottom of your invoice, please ensure you quote your name on the reference. As Montessori Children’s House Wānaka is a not for profit organisation we are completely dependent on fees and Ministry of Education funding as our main sources of income.