CIRE 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 and Chirnside Park Community Hub
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.
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.
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.
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 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
How to find us
Upper Yarra family Centre
2444 Warburton Hwy,
Yarra Junction 3797
