FEES & INFO

Child Care Subsidy
Flying Start is approved by the Australian Government for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Families apply for the Child Care Subsidy directly with Centrelink.
More information can be found at Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia

Child Care Management Software
Our Government approved Childcare Management Software is OWNA.
Bookings, attendances, statements/invoices and fee payments are all managed in OWNA.
https://www.owna.com.au/
Payment of Fees at Flying Start
Statements/Invoices are uploaded in OWNA each Tuesday for families to view.
Fees are charged two weeks in advance. Payment is by Direct Debit in OWNA each
Tuesday.
Types of Bookings at Flying Start
There are two types of bookings available with Flying Start Preschool & OSHC
Permanent bookings
Permanent bookings with our service secures a place that remains in place until cancelled.
You can request a permanent booking by email.
You can cancel a permanent booking by providing two weeks’ notice by email.
Casual bookings
Casual bookings are infrequent, occasional bookings. Casual bookings are subject to
vacancies at the service.
Families can check availability and make casual bookings via their OWNA App. If the desired session has no vacancies, families can click on the alarm icon and they will be alerted when a vacancy becomes available. Casual bookings have no cancellation period. Full fess less eligible CCS will apply.
Flying Start - St Anthony’s Primary School

Hours of Operation
- 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, School Terms, School Holidays and Pupil Free Days.
- Closed for NSW Public Holidays and two weeks during the Christmas and New Year Period.
Program Times, Fees and Eligibility
Program | Available | Booking Type | Session Times |
|
Preschool & Before School | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to FrI | Permanent | 7 am to 3pm | $100 less CCS |
Preschool - School Day | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to Fri | Permanent & Casual | 9 am to 3pm | $90 less CCS |
Preschool & After School | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to Fri | Permanent | 9 am to 6 pm | $100 less CCS |
Preschool - Full Day | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to Fri | Permanent | 7 am to 6pm | $110 less CCS |
Preschool - School Holidays | NSW School Holidays & Pupil Free Days | Casual | 7 am to 6pm | $110 less CCS |
Before School |
|
| 7 am to 9am | $21 less CCS |
After School | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to Fri | Permanent & Casual | 3 pm to 6pm | $32 less CCS |
School Holidays | NSW School Holidays and Pupil Free Days | Permanent & Casual | 7 am to 6pm | $95 less CCS |
Flying Start - Kingscliff Public School

Hours of Operation
- 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday during School Terms
- 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday during School Holidays and Pupil Free Days
- Closed for NSW Public Holidays and two weeks during the Christmas and New Year Period.
Program Times, Fees, and Eligibility
Program | Available | Booking Type | Session Times | Session Fee |
Before School | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to Fri | Permanent & Casual | 7 am to 9 am | $21 less CCS |
After School | NSW School Terms. Flexible Days from Mon to Fri | Permanent & Casual | 3 pm to 6 pm | $32 less CCS |
School Holidays | NSW School Holidays and Pupil Free Days | Permanent & Casual | 7 am to 6 pm | $95 less CCS |
Gap fee estimate table
Estimate of Fee less CCS% | ||||||||
Fee | 85% | 80% | 75% | 70% | 65% | 60% | 55% | 50% |
$21 | $3.15 | $4.20 | $5.25 | $6.30 | $7.35 | $8.40 | $9.45 | $10.50 |
$32 | $4.80 | $6.40 | $8.00 | $9.60 | $11.20 | $12.80 | $14.40 | $16.00 |
$90 | $13.50 | $18.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $31.50 | $36.00 | $40.50 | $45.00 |
$95 | $14.25 | $19.00 | $23.75 | $28.50 | $33.25 | $38.00 | $42.75 | $47.50 |
$100 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 | $50.00 |
$110 | $16.50 | $22.00 | $27.50 | $33.00 | $38.50 | $44.00 | $49.50 | $55.00 |
Enquire, Enrol or Visit Flying Start
Our local family-owned and operated early childhood education centre is embedded in the Kingscliff community.
Our Before School, After School, and School Holiday Programs operate at both St Anthony's Primary School & Kingscliff Public School. They are available to children enrolled and attending these schools.
Our Flying Start Preschool operates on the grounds of St Anthony's Primary School. Children enrolled in Flying Start Preschool can book for long daycare, on the days they regularly attend Preschool.
Contact us for more information, or book a tour for your family online now.
WHY FLYING START?
- An extensive school readiness/transition to school program?
- Experienced Bachelor trained Teachers
- Purpose built Preschool with specialised facilities
- Government approved for the purposes of Child Care Subsidy (CSS)
- School hour and long day options available
- Vacation Care available?
- Before School Care & After School Care available
- Convenient location on the grounds of St Anthony's Primary School and Kingscliff Public School
- Local family-owned and operated
- Embedded in our local Kingscliff Community