Please read these terms carefully and discuss anything that is not clear to you.

Fees and Payment of Fees

An enrolment fee of $30.00 is payable at the time of enrolment. This is a one off fee and is non refundable.

Nappies for under 2s are provided, however food is not supplied and children need to bring a packed lunch to daycare everyday.

Enrollments are for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Fees are to be paid a week in advance on Friday, either weekly or fortnightly by direct debit, automatic deposit or cash/cheque paid to management only. 

Fees must be paid for every day that your child is enrolled, including any day your child is absent. 

Fees are reviewed annually every April, and parents are notified of any changes to the fees then.

Late Payment of Fees

This may incur a 10% penalty on your account and failure to pay fees may result in a cancellation of your enrolment.

If account balances remain unpaid, then all costs of debt collection will be payable by you.

20 Hours ECE

The centre is a provider of 20 hours ECE for 3-5 year old children.

A child is eligible for this on their third birthday.

20 hours is available for up to six hours per day. As Tiny Turtles Educare is open for 11 hours per day, fees will be charged for the hours not covered by the provision of 20 hour ECE.

Work and Income

If you have a WINZ subsidy you are still responsible to ensure that your account is paid in advance at all times and any part which is not covered by the subsidy.

It is your responsibility to let Work and Income know of any changes to circumstances or your child’s attendance.

It is your responsibility to inform Work and Income of any benefits you have through the 20 hours ECE scheme. You may find more information regarding WINZ subsidy on our website.

Collection of Children

The centre is licensed by The Ministry of Education from 7:00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday and must close strictly at this time.

Please contact the centre if unforeseen circumstances make it impossible for you to pick up your child on time.

Please note children may only leave the centre with authrised adults listed on the enrolment form.

A late pick up fee may be charged of $25.00 per 15 minutes or part there of late after the 5:30pm closing time.

Holidays and Absences

Statutory holidays are charged in full if they fall on a day when your child is booked to attend.

After attending the centre for 3 months your child will be entitled to 14 days per year at 75% fees.

This must be applied for in writing 2 weeks before the first day of the holiday. You need to discuss any extended absences with the centre manager. 

The centre has a Christmas Holiday for 2 weeks. No fees are charged.  Families will be consulted before dates are confirmed.

Changes and Notice Periods

We require two weeks notice in writing if you wish to terminate or change a permanent booking.

Change of timetable forms are available from the manager. Please inform Work and Income of any changes made.

Centre rules and Policies

The terms and conditions are not exhaustive. Detailed terms and conditions are contained in centre policy documents, rules, procedure, notices and charter

Schedule of Fees

For a full schedule of fees, please contact us on 0212448782 or email at tinyturtles.sutton@gmail.com or call in to see us at 80 Sutton Crescent, Papakura.

Please see attached a downloadable summary of the WINZ childcare subsidy and what you are entitled to. For more information about your child's subsidy, please contact Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) on Ph 0800 559 009. If you have any questions relating to Tiny Turtle's involvement in the WINZ Childcare Subsidy, or would like to discuss your childs enrolment details, please feel free to get in touch via either one of the methods below.