Little Zak’s preschool program is a recipient of funding under the NSW Department of Education’s ‘Start Strong for Long Day Care 2025’ Program.
Fee relief of up to $2174 per child for children aged 4 and above, and up to $515 per year in fee relief for children aged 3.
To be eligible for 4YO+ Program Payment and 4YO+ Fee Relief Payment funding under Start Strong, a child will need to be the age of 4 years old on, or before, 31 July 2025 (the child’s birthdate must be on, or before, 31 July 2021)
To be eligible for 3YO Program Trial Payment and 3YO Fee Relief Trial Payment funding under Start Strong, a child will need to be the age of 3 years old and not yet 4 years old on, or before, 31 July in 2025 (the child’s birthdate must be on, or between, 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2022)
Families are required to fill out the ‘Families Declaration Form’ to receive the relief. (Available at the service)
Relief is calculated weekly based on the number of weeks the service is open.
Families that do not receive CCS are eligible for the program.
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