Get a Head Start on Your Child’s Future with Our Subsidised Preschool Program

Start Strong Program NSW

Aurrum Kids is dedicated to providing quality education to all of our young learners by creating a warm and nurturing environment where children can play, grow, and thrive. We are proud to offer state government funded preschool programs that help make early childhood education accessible to all families.

The NSW Start Strong affordable preschool program provides financial assistance to eligible families for up to 600 hours of early childhood education and care per child per year. This is approximately 15 hours per week, which could provide your family with fee relief of up to $2,110 per year. The program supports the cost of providing preschool programs in long day care services, family day care, preschools and outside school hours care services.

Benefits

School Readiness Program

By enrolling your child in an Aurrum Kids preschool program, you can trust that they will be provided the skills, knowledge and tools to prepare for their schooling journey. Our programs include STEM learning, regular incursions and excursions, food and environmental awareness, social and emotional skills plus many more engaging experiences.

Access affordable and quality education for your child

By enrolling your child at Aurrum Kids, you can access affordable and quality education that provides your child with the best possible start to their educational journey. Our NSW Start Strong funded preschool program is designed to be engaging and stimulating, providing your child with the opportunity to learn through play, exploration and an emerging program.

Receive resources and support for your child’s education

Preschool is an exciting and important stage in a child’s life. Our nurturing and experienced educators prioritise creating a fun learning environment where children feel encouraged to learn, socialise and explore their talents. From hands-on projects to imaginative play, our program is purposefully designed to instil children with a lifelong love of learning, foster social skills and help build their confidence.

Get peace of mind

Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your child is receiving a world-class education that will prepare them for future academic and personal achievements. Our innovative teaching methods, high-quality resources and modern facilities ensure that your child experiences the best possible start to their educational journey. We are committed to building the connection between our children, centre and the local community.

Free up your schedule

Juggling work and family responsibilities can be a challenge. Our preschool program can help to free up your schedule, giving you the time you need to balance the demands of your work and life commitments.

How the NSW Government’s Start Strong program works

Check eligibility

To be eligible for the NSW Start Strong funded preschool program, families must meet certain criteria, including:

Residency: Your family must live in NSW.
Age: Your child must be at least 4 years old on, or before, 31 July 2023, and attending an approved early childhood education and care service for at least 12 hours per week. The Governement are facilitating a 3 year old preschool trial which your child may be eligible for. Speak with your service now to find out more.
Approved Service: The early childhood education and care service must be approved by the NSW Department of Education and be a participating service in the Start Strong program.

Enrol in our preschool program

We’ll provide you with the forms and information you need to complete to receive your funding.

Provide written consent for our service to claim the funding

Simply fill in the forms and we’ll handle the rest.

Enjoy partially subsidised preschool fees

Your childcare fees will be partially subsidised against the NSW Start Strong program. The fee relief will be applied directly to your account to reduce your out of pocket costs.

Nurturing facilities

Early learning environment

Our facilities have been purpose-built with large outdoor and indoor spaces, promoting physical activity and creative thinking through a sustainable design. From well-equipped classrooms and art studios to outdoor kitchens and sensory rich play areas, our nurturing centres offer a healthy and safe early childhood learning environment for children to grow and develop.

Nutrition

At Aurrum Kids, we are passionate about the health of our little ones. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on nutrition and provide wholesome, fresh meals to support the growth and development of every child in our care. Our childcare menu features a variety of foods from different cultures, giving children a chance to explore new flavours while still enjoying their favourites.

Educators

Our highly trained childcare educators use a play-based approach that incorporates hands-on learning, language development, and social skills to create a supportive and nurturing environment for your child. By incorporating a play-based early learning curriculum, our educators aim to spark a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through our doors.

Convenient for families

We understand that balancing work and family can be challenging. That’s why we have designed our facilities with your convenience in mind. From our convenient drop off and pick up spaces, to our extended hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, we aim to make life a little easier for you and your family.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Start Strong funding?

To be eligible for the NSW Start Strong funded preschool program, children must be four years old by 31 July in the year they start preschool, and enrolled in a participating preschool for 600 hours per year (which is typically equivalent to approximately 15 hours per week for 40 weeks).

How much can I expect to pay in the end?

Fees may vary based on centre, but you could be eligible for fee relief of up to $2,110 per year.

Participating preschools will receive the funding directly from the government and then pass on a saving in the form of reduced fees. Your out of pocket costs will depend on the centre fees and your family circumstances.

Where do I need to apply?

Aurrum Kids will provide eligible families with a form that they can fill in to receive funding prior to their child starting preschool.

Can I switch to a funded preschool from a non-funded preschool?

Families can access only fee relief at one preschool or long day care service at any specific time. However, families can switch to a funded preschool from a non-funded preschool if they are only going to receive funding from one service.

Where can I find more information about the Start Strong program?

You can find out more information about the NSW Start Strong funded preschool program here.

Our centres

Ballarat, VIC

Our modern infant childcare centre in Ballarat provides a nurturing space for your child to embark on their learning journey.

Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Located in one of Victoria’s most stunning areas, our Mornington Peninsula centre embraces the natural beauty of the surroundings, creating a calming and inspiring space for your child.

Penrith, NSW

Nestled in the heart of Western Sydney, our Penrith centre offers a nurturing and stimulating environment, where your child can explore, play, and learn.

Toowoomba, QLD

Our new centre in Toowoomba is carefully designed to spark creativity and curiosity in your child, with passionate educators guiding them every step of the way.

Quick enquiry

At Aurrum Kids we have no extra fees. Make an enquiry to find out more about our early learning centres.

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