SamSi

Hi guys,

After some advice please... Have searched various threads but would be keen for some up to date info. Will be transferring to Brisbane at the end of this year. Looks like we'll be living in the Bayside area. Our daughter will be 15 months old and we'll need fulltime daycare for her. Can anyone give me a ballpark on what the weekly or monthly cost is likely to be? Or the cost per term if that's easier?

We'll both be working fulltime so presume we won't get any Rebate but if anyone knows differently would love to hear. Likewise if anyone has any good tips for childcare centres in the Bayside area.

Thanks guys

bingobob777

$90 a day for my 3.5 year old in Ferny Grove.

SamSi

Ouch!! Cheaper than here in Melbourne but still a big expense.

Is there an age where it becomes cheaper? Or does that not happen until they start primary school?

bingobob777

From 3 onwards it usually stays the same until they leave for school unfortunately. It's a shame really, no one wants they're kids to get older, but when it means a saving of $2k a month it's hard not to

heldownunder

Hi we are in Manly and pay $66 per day for our son at motherduck (excellent place).
You still pay for public holidays and food isnt provided.

If you have pr you can get childcare rebate upto 50% upto a limit of $7500 - not sure how it works as on a 457 we dont get anything.. Thankfully after losing lafha in october our son starts school in January ...

Feel free to message if you want any further advice on the bayside

ldticp

We currently pay $441.50 at Kindy Patch Grovely and $366.00 at habitat Ferny Grove per week for 2 children 1 is 4 and a half and 1 is 2 and a half

$42k a year :/

SamSi

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. And thanks for the tip re Motherduck Heldownunder, I'll check it out.

Cheers

heldownunder

Remember decent well respected day cares have waiting periods as theytebd to be full. So youmay want to get names down asap

fish.01

Both working full time qualifies you for at least 50% rebate as long as you are PR so budget somewhere around $180-$220/week