Rainbow Cottage

Frequently Asked Questions

• What meals are provided?

  We provide 3 nutritious snacks at various intervals throughout the day. However, because we appreciate that childrens' tastes can be as varied as their parents we ask you to provide a separate lunch each day which we are happy to cut up or heat.

• What are Rainbow's opening hours?

  Rainbow's opening times are between 7:45am to 6:00pm.

• How do Rainbow's fees compare to other centres?

  Rainbow's fees are in the top half of the ACT fee range reflecting our emphasis on quality. Rainbow employs a full time pre-school teacher who works in the pre-school room from 8am to 4pm every day. We make individual attention to children a priority, so our staff to child ratio is maintained at a level above that which is required for licensing. 85% of all our expenses are staffing costs.

• How do I pay the fees?

  You can choose to pay by:

  • Cheque
  • Deposit book system
  • Internet banking

• Am I entitled to Child Care Benefit?

  Parents who enroll their child in Rainbow Cottage are entitled to Child Care Benefit provided by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services. For more information about subsidy schemes to help families with the cost of care please refer to the Government Department website.

• Is there a period when the centre is closed?

  Yes, for two weeks over the Christmas break. (Fees are not payable at this time). Also, each year one staff training day is held and again fees are not payable.

• How do we apply to be placed on the Rainbow waiting list?

  Either ring the centre on the phone number found here to have an application form sent out to you.

• Is there a cost to be put on the waiting list?

  No.

• I would like to look at the centre, how can I organise this?

  You are very welcome to come and view the centre, however, we do ask that you ring the Director in advance to organise an appropriate time.

• Who owns the centre?

  The centre is community based and is managed by a committee comprised of community members, parents, staff and the director. It is registered as an incorporated association in the ACT.

• What is Rainbow's e-mail address?

  Rainbow can be reached by email at: rcottage@webone.com.au.

• Who can I speak to for more information?

  Our Director may be contacted on (02) 6251 6608.

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