Fees at our service are paid weekly through a secure management platform – Hubworks.

This is a registered Child Care Subsidy compliant scheme that manages fees through the iPay integrated direct debit system. This platform also allows parents to check their account balances, print statements and check their children’s absences.

The Child Care Subsidy is a government initiative to help families reduce their out-of-pocket childcare expenses. The initiative is designed to enable families to access affordable, flexible and high-quality childcare.

Since Essex Heights Juniors is a government approved childcare provider, you could be entitled to the Child Care Subsidy on your fees.

The Government reduces the amount you may pay for your childcare, to increase the level of care your child can receive. This enables parents or carers to allow their child to attend childcare, so that they can either work or study more hours. Families must meet a number of requirements to qualify for the CCS.

CCS Changes in January 2026 – the 3 Day Guarantee – what does it mean for your family?

From January 2026, the Australian Government is updating the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to guarantee at least 3 days of subsidised early childhood education and care per week.

This means that all CCS-eligible families will receive at least 72 hours per fortnight (3 days/week) of subsidised childcare regardless of their work, study, or volunteering status. 

Families can still access up to 100 hours per fortnight if they work, study, train, or volunteer for 48+ hours per fortnight, or have a valid exemption. First Nations families will automatically receive 100 hours per fortnight.

Childcare Subsidy Calculator

Childcare subsidy is financial assistance provided by the government to help families cover the cost of childcare services. Please see below a direct link to the government website, where you can find detailed information about eligibility and how to access the support available to make childcare more affordable.

Discounted Kinder Fees

Under the Victorian Government’s “Kinder: Best Start, Best Life” initiative, your child may be eligible for “Free Kinder” saving your family up to $2,101 annually. This subsidy is applied directly to your service fees and helps reduce your out-of-pocket costs after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied – equivalent to around $40 in savings per week.*

(This amount changes each year, therefore we will keep you posted upon enrolment).