Frequently Asked Questions
FACILITIES AND PROVISIONS
How Many Centres Do You Have?
What Are The Centre Opening Hours For Bardia?

Our Bardia Centre is open from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

What Are The Centre Opening Hours For Edmondson Park
What Ages Does Ignite Serve?

Ignite Early Learning caters for children from 6 weeks old to 6 years old. We also offer a Vacation Program for children up to 12 years old

Are My Child’s Meals Included?

Yes, most definitely. Each of our centres consists of an in-house chef, that prepares and serves fresh meals daily, using only the finest seasonal ingredients to ensure your child receives nutritious, wholesome meals during their time in our care.

We also tailor meals for children who require specific dietary requirements.

Are Nappies Provided For My Baby/Toddler?

Yes, Ignite Early Learning provides essential personal care resources such as nappies, wipes, bottles, and sunscreen. You can rest assured that we provide nothing less than a safe, clean environment for your child that considers all aspects of their hygiene.

Fees and benefits
How Much Will It Cost To Send My Child To Ignite Early Learning Centre?

The cost for each individual child is specific to personal circumstances. However, if you would like information regarding the average cost of your child’s attendance, please contact us via our online form or contact us at 1300 2IG NITE.

What Happens If My Child Is Sick Or It’s A Public Holiday?
Will I Still Have To Pay For The Scheduled Day?

According to legislation, will get 42 absence days per child each financial year. These can be for any reason and will not require proof and include public holidays.

What Is The CCS?

The Child Care Subsidy is government assistance to help parents with the cost of child care. It is tested based on your combined family income, the fortnightly activity of families – such as work, study or volunteering – and the type of service a child attends.

As part of the Child Care Subsidy, the number of hours of subsidised care you’ll be entitled to will be based on your level of recognised activity. Understanding the different types of activity that is recognised is key to maximising your Child Care Subsidy.

Find out more about the CCS, you can contact us at any time.

Teaching and educational programs
What Is Play-Based Learning?

Play-based learning is a type of early childhood education based on child-led and open-ended play. If you’re picturing preschoolers finger painting or playing house, you’re spot on. It is a crucial way to opening up doors to problem-solving skills by simply implementing ‘play’ activities with intention.

What is the EYLF?

The Early Years Learning Framework is a national guideline made up of learning outcomes, principles, and practices that educators use in their documentation of children’s learning and reflection and planning. EYLF will allow your child to have a strong sense of identity by connecting and contributing to their world. Their wellbeing and sense of confidence is improved by being involved learners and effective communicators.

What Is The NQF?

The National Quality Framework (NQF) is a system for the regulation and quality assessment of child care and early learning services recognised nationally. The NQF improves the quality of early childhood education and care and outside and outside car services all across Australia.

NQF creates and sets a national benchmark framework of a uniform approach, by maintaining a regulation and quality assessment of education and child care services. They also provide national quality rating and assessment process that rates services against the National Quality Standard.

The enrolment process
How Do I Enrol At Ignite ELC?

Enrolling at Ignite Early Learning is simple. Simply fill in the online form or contact us at 1300 2IG NITE

What Happens After I Enrol My Child Online?

Once you have submitted your enrolment details using our online form, you will receive a response from our Family Relations Team within 2-5 working days regarding your registration.

From thereon, you will be given the status of your registration including whether or not further information is required.

Support for children with additional needs
Are There Any Extra Measures Taken To Support Children With Additional Needs?

We understand that individual needs are important. Whatever it is that your child requires, we are more than able and willing to accommodate. If there are specific concerns regarding your child’s day to day activities, it is best to contact us at 1300 2IG NITE for further information.

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