We are open Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) 52 weeks a year
7.00am to 6.00pm – All the convenience of Long Day Care hours with a preschool program embracing the Early Years Learning Framework.

The Centre boasts rooms that create a spacious, warm and inviting environment for all our children. Our rooms have been designed to cater for smaller group sizes, which are appropriately programmed for.

The rooms offered are as follows:

• Nursery (0 to 2 years)
• Early Learners (2 to 3 years)
• Preschool (3 to 5 years)

• We open 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year (excluding Public Holidays)
• We open 7.00am and close at 6.00pm
• Education and Care for children aged 0 to 6 years old
• Located close to public transport, local schools and local shops
• Children’s hats, sunscreen and bed linen
• Nappies and wipes. We also assist with toilet training when your child is ready.
• All meals are provided
• CCTV security
• Digital sign in/out
• Security swipe tag access system
• Onsite parent car park and pram parking available at the centre
• A tailored Curriculum that provides specialised programs that will deliver experiences which are challenging, stimulating and full of discovery
• Digital child portfolio documenting your child's learning, daily room community post uploaded so you never miss out on the learning experiences and fun your child has had whilst at Evergreen

• All meals are prepared onsite in our commercial grade kitchen by our amazing chef. This includes Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Late Snack (Refreshments provided throughout the day: Milk and Water).
• Based on a 4 week cycle, our menu is developed under the nutritional guidelines for menu planning for children aged 0 to 6 years.
• Specially designed menu for vegetarians, children with allergies and religious beliefs.
• We are a ‘Nut Free’ Centre (some items of food may contain ‘nut traces’)
• The children also participate in cooking activities where they can enjoy what they made during their time at the centre or to take home to share. (Please note: children’s allergies are always a first priority when the educators plan the cooking learning experiences for the children)

For more information about the daily rate of fees and for an estimated quote after your CCS has been applied please contact us on 1300 EVRGRN (1300 387 476)

CCS Information

Child Care Subsidy is changing from 10 July 2023.
Most families using early childhood education and care will get more Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Some families previously not eligible for CCS will become eligible.

Here’s what you need to know:
• The family income limit to get CCS is increasing from $356,756 to $530,000.
• The maximum amount of CCS is increasing from 85% to 90%.
• Families earning $80,000 or less will get 90% subsidy.
• Families earning over $80,000 will get a subsidy that tapers down from 90%, depending on their income. The subsidy will go down 1% for each $5,000 earned.
• Families with more than one child aged 5 or under in care can still get a higher rate for their second and younger children, if they earn below $362,408.

For more information about the Child Care Subsidy you can discuss this with the Centre Manager or visit the Department of Human Services website alternatively contact Centrelink on 136 1501

• Yes, Evergreen is a Sunsmart Centre, we will provide sunscreen for your child which will be applied before any outdoor activities take place.
• Children’s sun safe hats are also provided by the centre
• Educators access the Cancer Council SunSmart UV App to ensure children are participating in outdoor play during the appropriate times of the day. The SunSmart App features: Sun protection times, Sunscreen calculator and a 7 day weather forecast to assist educators when planning outdoor activities.
• Parents are welcome to provide their own sunscreen if their child has a known allergy to certain creams.

Before your child’s first official day at Evergreen it is essential that all documentation:

• 1. Enrolment form,
• 2. Immunisation statement
• 3. Birth Certificate,
• 4. Direct Debt form
• 5. ‘All About Me’ form (Child Profile)
• 6. Any additional information e.g. Allergy Action Plans, Dietary requirements, special comfort items etc. has been completed/discussed/handed into the Centre Manager.

It is important that you allow the Centre Manager and Educators time to prepare for your child’s first day. This will ensure your child and yourself will settle into our Centre smoothly.

• We highly recommend that your child attends a minimum of three short orientation visits. This will allow you and your child the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the daily routine and activities, of the Centre.
• During each orientation visit the room leader and Educators will follow a guide designed to ensure nothing has been missed and all areas have been covered e.g. lockers, sign in/out, communication charts, bathrooms, menu etc.
• This gives you an opportunity to use this time to ask any additional questions or request more written information about the Centre if required.

• A clearly labelled bag that is large enough to hold your child’s belongings
• Sterilised bottles, clearly labelled and formula (Evergreen does provide cow’s milk)
• Dummy which is placed in a labelled container
• Change of clothing (winter & summer) – each item of clothing to be clearly labelled
• Any comforters that your child might like to have whilst in care e.g. blanky, teddy etc.
• Evergreen has dedicated water stations in each room and outdoor play areas – if you prefer to send your child to care with a water bottle please ensure the water bottle is clearly labelled.
• Family photo
• If your child has an allergy you are required to bring the medication indicated on your child’s Health Management Plan e.g. asthma puffer, epipen, medication etc. (Health Management Plans are to be discussed with the Centre Manager during the enrolment process. All medications brought into the centre must have a pharmacy label with your child’s name and directions in order to be accepted by the Educators)

Evergreen EEC has an Open Door Policy which means parents, family and community members are welcome to participate at our centre and in our programs at any time. An Open Door Policy means exactly that – our doors are open at all times for others to participate in and enrich our programs.