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The educators are all lovely and seem to genuinely delight in and care for the children. My child has a lot of fun through play and exposure to different activities.

Detail to Centre- upgrades and improvements as well as experiences for the children are amazing!

Mel and Kelly and Kelly M – you guys are always lovely to deal with. Facilities and rooms are big and nice. Educational programs seem effective.

I love the fact that all the educators really care about the children & enjoy their job. They seem to understand what a massive impact they have on our children. (It must be such a wonderful place to work!) 

I like the communication, the incursions for the kids are great for them, I also really like the health services that you offer such as the hearing tests and the eye sight testing, these are invaluable. I also really like we get a yearly planner of what to expect and the monthly newsletter.

Our experience has been nothing but positive and would highly recommend Erina Kindergarten. They always communicate and make sure my children are happy and healthy.

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Balancing Child Care Subsidy

Balancing Child Care Subsidy first deadline approaching for families. 

Families must confirm their income after the end of each financial year to ensure they are paid the right amount of CCS.

This “balancing” process is underway for two financial years – the 2018–19 financial year and the 2019–20 financial year.

Last year, the first deadline for the 2018-2019 financial year was extended because of COVID-19.

So, this is the first time we’ll reach a deadline. As well, two deadlines fall at the same time.

To note, the first deadline to report income for the 2018-19 financial year is approaching – 31 March this year.

Given some families may be unfamiliar with the process, service Australia have produced this short video to explain on services Australia website at; 

https://www.dese.gov.au/child-care-package/child-care-subsidy/balancing-child-care-subsidy

What is balancing? 

The deadlines for families to report income

what balancing means for providers (e.g. how you may need to adjust the gap fee if a family’s CCS changes after balancing).

Other resources on balancing

This page on our early childhood website details each deadline and the consequences if families miss them.

If you have further questions direct them to Services Australia or contact Kelly Mullins at front office on 0243677285

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Holi Celebrations 2021

We are inviting & Nepalese families to come help us celebrate Holi 2021 & discuss with us the meaning & assist in the celebration! We will be looking to immerse the children in Indian & Nepalese culture. We will be creating our own holi art as part of our fun messy art & craft activities and play. We will also be dancing to Indian music & try our hand at Bollywood dancing! Dress in your most colourful outfit & help us celebrate!!

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St Patricks Day

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Erina kindergarten for our in celebration of our Irish families. St Patrick day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. We ask our staff and students to dress in something green on Wednesday 17th March to help us celebrate!!

We invite our Irish families to participate & discuss the meaning of & assist in the celebration. We will be doing green arts & craft including green play dough, green dress, treasure hunts, some Irish music &

Irish ☘️ dancing!

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Reconnect

Did you become a mamma in 2020? Wow mamma, you had a baby in the middle of a pandemic! You saw border closures, mothers groups cancelled, visits reduced, isolation. Are you feeling disconnected as a result of all this? Let’s change that. Let’s reconnect. 

Join me and other mamma of 2020 for a tailor-made gathering encompassing all of the things you might feel you missed out on whilst on maternity leave last year. Held over 6 weeks Reconnect is a weekly one-hour gathering of like-minded mammas of 2020. I will also be inviting a series of industry experts to share their knowledge, practical tips and tools to guide us through different areas of the mammahood journey. 

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The details: 

​Dates: 6 weekly gatherings on Saturday’s starting 27 March – 10 May 2021 (no gathering on 3 April)

​Timing: 8:30am – 9:30am (or coffee at 8am at the café next door)

​Location: Luna Physiotherapy, Daley Point, Empire Drive, Central Coast NSW

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Rainbow Initiative
Rainbow Initiative at Erina Kindergarten!
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Active Gumnuts

Our active Gumnuts at Erina Kindergarten are loving the newest addition to our extensive yard, our wonderful rainbow snake! Our gumnuts spend so much time in the sandpit building and creating things each day. Thanks, Mr Matt for making our yard look so fabulous!

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Terrigal House Excursion

Hot of the press photos from the gumnuts excursion to Terrigal house aged care facility! A trip on the bus, games & decorating the Christmas tree! Thanks soo much to the staff at Terrigal house!

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Staff member of the year

Howdy Erina kindergarten families, please place your vote for staff member of the year either by placing a note in the folder at the front reception or by emailing info@erinakindergarten.com.au or by Private message facebook whatever is easiest! Please vote & let us know who you think should be staff member of the year! Votes will be drawn at the annual Christmas party so please vote before 1st Dec! The winning staff member will receive a bonus gift for their valued contribution to Erina kindergarten! We look forward to receiving your vote!

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Woolworths Excursion

Our #gumnut & #preschoolers excursion to #woolworths! Soo much fun, we are looking forward to tomorrow’s excursion to #woolworths!

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    Important reminder for all families!

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    ‼️IMPORTANT INFORMATION‼️

CCS rates will adjust and apply as of 11th July 2022 which is the start of the new CCS financial year.

    ‼️IMPORTANT INFORMATION‼️

    CCS rates will adjust and apply as of 11th July 2022 which is the start of the new CCS financial year.
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    We spent this weekend polishing & restoring our beautiful wooden tables in our preschool area at Erina kindy! We look forward to lots of fun on Monday ready to play & learn!

    We spent this weekend polishing & restoring our beautiful wooden tables in our preschool area at Erina kindy! We look forward to lots of fun on Monday ready to play & learn! ...

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    New & improved outdoor surface for our lovely snuggles! Ready for Monday madness!!

    New & improved outdoor surface for our lovely snuggles! Ready for Monday madness!! ...

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    Dear Families,

Absences for the new financial year
In the 2021/2022 financial year, families were given an extra 10 allowable absences bringing the total number to 52. For the 2022/2023 financial year, this will revert back to 42 allowable absences.
 
Waiving Gap Fees
As of 1st July, 2022 we are no longer able to waive the Gap fee for absences due to COVID. Previously, we were able to waive the gap fee for four reasons:
1.  The child or a member of their immediate household must isolate due to COVID 19.
2.  The child is at a higher risk of severe disease from COVID 19 (this began from 27/1/22)
3.  The service, or a room at the service is closed due to COVID 19.
4.  The state or territory has restricted access to childcare in a region due to COVID 19.
As of 1st July, this no longer applies, and we cannot waive the gap fee for any reason.
 
Absences at the start or end of an enrolment
In the 2021/2022 financial year, CCS would be paid for up to seven absence days before the child attended their first day of care and after the child’s last physical day of attendance due to COVID related reasons without the need for a doctors certificate/evidence.
As of 1st July, CCS will only be paid for up to seven days before the child attended their first day of care and after the child’s last physical day of attendance for the below approved reasons only:
any of the additional absence reasons(click the link to see these reasons)
The child’s child care service has changed ownership
The child’s usual child care service is closed and the child attends a different service under the same child care provider
The child’s enrolment ceased incorrectly
The family have experienced a family tragedy.  We ask families to please provide evidence for any of the above reasons.

    Dear Families,

    Absences for the new financial year
    In the 2021/2022 financial year, families were given an extra 10 allowable absences bringing the total number to 52. For the 2022/2023 financial year, this will revert back to 42 allowable absences.

    Waiving Gap Fees
    As of 1st July, 2022 we are no longer able to waive the Gap fee for absences due to COVID. Previously, we were able to waive the gap fee for four reasons:
    1. The child or a member of their immediate household must isolate due to COVID 19.
    2. The child is at a higher risk of severe disease from COVID 19 (this began from 27/1/22)
    3. The service, or a room at the service is closed due to COVID 19.
    4. The state or territory has restricted access to childcare in a region due to COVID 19.
    As of 1st July, this no longer applies, and we cannot waive the gap fee for any reason.

    Absences at the start or end of an enrolment
    In the 2021/2022 financial year, CCS would be paid for up to seven absence days before the child attended their first day of care and after the child’s last physical day of attendance due to COVID related reasons without the need for a doctors certificate/evidence.
    As of 1st July, CCS will only be paid for up to seven days before the child attended their first day of care and after the child’s last physical day of attendance for the below approved reasons only:
    any of the additional absence reasons(click the link to see these reasons)
    The child’s child care service has changed ownership
    The child’s usual child care service is closed and the child attends a different service under the same child care provider
    The child’s enrolment ceased incorrectly
    The family have experienced a family tragedy. We ask families to please provide evidence for any of the above reasons.
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    We're very excited about our brand new 2022 campaign and beanie designs!

On May 1st our new campaign and beanie designs will be revealed!!!

You can purchase a beanie from the 1st June 2022 on the Mark Hughes Foundation website or at any Lowes store across Australia and all IGA stores in NSW, Act & QLD.

Our dedicated Beanie for Brain Cancer Week is June 27st-1st July 2022. Wear your favourite beanie & donate to the mark Hughes foundation.

    We're very excited about our brand new 2022 campaign and beanie designs!

    On May 1st our new campaign and beanie designs will be revealed!!!

    You can purchase a beanie from the 1st June 2022 on the Mark Hughes Foundation website or at any Lowes store across Australia and all IGA stores in NSW, Act & QLD.

    Our dedicated Beanie for Brain Cancer Week is June 27st-1st July 2022. Wear your favourite beanie & donate to the mark Hughes foundation.
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