Occasional Care

YARRA JUNCTION OCCASIONAL CARE
Supporting busy families within the community

Occasional Care

Cire’s Occasional Care Service is located in a purpose-built room at the Yarra Ranges Council’s Upper Yarra Family Centre.

It is an asset within the community because it assists families in terms of employability and having their children cared for, attending appointments or providing a social outlet for their child in a mixed-aged setting.

The service offers families flexible access to child care on a regular, sessional or ad hoc basis. Families can choose 3-hour or 5-hour sessions.

Delivered by our experienced and qualified educators, it provides a wonderful learning environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The play-based program is stimulating and developmentally appropriate and responds to the needs and interests of each child.

Eligible families can claim the Federal Government’s child care subsidy.

Please note that families provide whatever food may be required by their child/ren.

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Our team Community Sustainability

Our team

Our passionate team of educators is committed to delivering a quality educational program and providing a warm, nurturing and welcoming environment to inspire and encourage children to be curious and empower them to problem solve and seek answers.

All our staff are fully trained in First Aid, including CPR, anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management.

Meet the team

Community

We are committed to creating and maintaining strong links with our community and strive to provide support in all we do.

Sustainability

Cire is committed to sustainable practices and we pride ourselves on educating our children on how they can help to reduce the carbon footprint of the world.

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Occasional Care timetable

DAY & TIME	VACANCIES
Mondays 9am – 2pm	Yes
Wednesdays 9am – 2pm	Yes
Fridays 9am – 2pm	Yes

Occasional Care FAQs

How old does my child have to be?

New-born to pre-school age

Are the early learning educators qualified?

Absolutely, all our early learning educators are fully qaulified

Do you operate all year?

Nearly, we are open 50 weeks for the year. Closing only over Christmas/New Year period.

Can I receive the Child Care Benefit (government subsidy)?

As we registered Children’s Services provider families are able to have their fees reduced by accessing Commonwealth Child Care Benefit. Child Care Benefit is available to all eligible parents and the application is based on the family’s gross weekly income. Consequently, the level of discount will vary from family to family. Child Care Rebate is available to all families. Please note this benefit is only available for 4-year-old kinder.

Can I enrol my child anytime?

Absolutely, as long as your child is new-born tp pre-school age