| Seven Stars Fee Schedules & Payments , Scholarships

The Government subsidises all children who attend early learning services. 

If your child is 3, 4 or 5 years old, the cost to attend Seven Stars Kindergarten is fully subsidised for up to 6 hours a day and up to 20 hours a week.

To provide a high-quality early learning environment for our children, a fee is charged for additional hours that are not fully covered by the ECE subsidy.

Please get in touch with any questions about our fees.

We charge a fee of $6 per hour per child for any hours not fully covered by the ECE subsidy

ADVANCE PAYMENT

We request fees are paid two weeks in advance when your child starts at kindergarten. We will keep this advance payment if insufficient notice is given when un-enrolling your child.

UN-ENROLLING YOUR CHILD

A minimum of three weeks’ notice is required if you wish to un-enrol your child.

HOLIDAYS

Fees will not be charged when during two weeks holiday per year (Christmas period). Fees will be charged on public holidays as per your enrolment agreement.

ABSENCES

You will still need to pay fees when your child does not attend their booked days due to absences, i.e sickness, holidays or unexplained absences.

INVOICES

Invoices will be sent weekly and payment by direct debit or automatic payment is preferred.

NON-PAYMENT

Please discuss with us if you are having difficulties paying your fees. If you do not pay your fees within two weeks, without arranging a plan with us then we will need to do the following:

• Ask you to pay the outstanding sum immediately

• Reduce your child’s hours to the ECE 20 hours (fully subsidised). Any changes in hours will be discussed with you first before being actioned by us.

CHILDCARE SUBSIDY

You may be entitled to a childcare subsidy from Work and Income (WINZ), which would contribute towards your fees. The subsidy can provide a range of support to families who require financial support, and for children with disabilities or special conditions. Please speak to us as we can help with the forms and provide more information if needed.

FAMILIES WITH TWO OR MORE CHILDREN

You will receive 10% off the child who is paying the highest fee.

Lifetime Free Daycare Fees for Your Child

Seven Stars is committed to supporting families by offering free daycare fees for the duration of a child’s entire time with us.

We believe that every child deserves a nurturing and enriching early childhood experience, regardless of their circumstances. As part of our commitment to supporting the our community, we are offering a Lifetime Scholarship to families in need.

 This scholarship will provide free childcare fees for a child throughout their time at Seven Stars, ensuring they have access to quality education, care, and opportunities for growth in a warm and supportive environment.

 We understand that life can present unexpected challenges, and we want to give back by easing the financial burden for a families who may be struggling.  

 This initiative is about:

• Easing the financial pressure on families who value high-quality early childhood education.

• Giving back to the community and ensuring more children have access to enriching care.

• Reflecting our values of care, connection, and support for families.
   

If you or a family you know would benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

1. Send us email at admin@sevenstarskindergarten.co.nz
2. Tell us about your family and how this opportunity would support you.

Our team will carefully review all applications and select a recipient based on need and alignment with our mission.

Terms & Conditions:

• Open to families residing in Massey, Henderson, Westgate and neighbouring areas.

• The child must meet enrollment eligibility (ages 0-6).