Voluntary Contributions 2025/2026
Olive Phillips is a participating kindergarten in the ‘Free Kinder’ program and receives extra funding of up to $2,500 per child based on the full 15-hour program. This is great in helping families have their children attend kindergarten at a further subsidised rate, but it unfortunately doesn’t equal what we need to continue to provide the high-quality educational experience we seek to deliver at OPK.
This includes a teaching program led by highly qualified Educators, bespoke learning facilities, and industry-leading curriculum. This high quality education comes at a cost per child that is higher than the increased government subsidy.
To enable OPK to continue to meet the high standards of our educational experience, we are asking for a Voluntary Contribution from all parents to bring our income in line with the expenditure but keep costs low for families. This Voluntary Contribution will be a once off amount of $600 per child that covers the full year.
Please note:
- Children enrolling in the 3 year old program must turn three by 30th April in the year they attend. Due to staff: child regulations based on age, a child cannot commence at Olive Phillips Kindergarten until they have turned three years of age.
- Children enrolled in 3 year old kindergarten in 2025 will not be able to repeat 3 year old kindergarten in 2026, due to funding conditions. Repeating 4 year old kindergarten is subject to an eligibility criteria and in instances where a child is assessed as having a developmental delay. Further information can be found on Bayside Councils website by clicking here.