Childcare fees in West Ryde.
Three age bands, everything included. Most families pay much less than the full daily fee once Child Care Subsidy is applied.
West Ryde Long Day Care is a 79-place CCS-approved childcare and preschool centre on Mons Avenue. The daily fee covers every meal cooked on site, the full education program, sunscreen, a bucket hat, and disposable nappies and baby formula for our youngest children. The only thing you bring is a change of clothes, a comforter if your child uses one, and a labelled water bottle.
Daily fees, by room
| Room | Hours | Daily fee |
|---|---|---|
| Joeys Room0 – 2 years | 7am to 6pm | $180per day |
| Jungle Room2 – 3 years | 7am to 6pm | $170per day |
| Star & Rainbow Rooms3 – 6 years | 7am to 6pm | $165per day |
The centre is open Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year. We close for NSW public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
What's included in the daily fee
Our daily fee is all-inclusive for the things that matter day-to-day:
All five daily meals cooked on site by chef Lorna
The full education program aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework
Cancer Council Kids 50+ sunscreen applied throughout the day
A bucket hat for your child while they are with us
Disposable nappies and baby formula in the Joeys and Jungle rooms (0-3 years)
Munch & Move physical activity program
Daily photos and updates via the OWNA app
Settling-in support for new starters
Some visiting shows and activities (called incursions) and special events across the year (others are charged separately and opt-in)
For the Star and Rainbow rooms (3-6 years), nappies aren't included as most children are toilet trained by this point. If you'd like to bring a hat or specific water bottle, please feel free.
Child Care Subsidy and what you actually pay
West Ryde Long Day Care is a CCS-approved service. Most families pay much less than the full daily fee once their subsidy is applied.
The 3 Day Guarantee (from 5 January 2026): CCS-eligible families now get at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight (about 3 days per week), regardless of work or study activity. Some families can access up to 100 hours per fortnight: families who work or study more hours, families with an approved exemption, or families with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child in care. Your subsidy percentage still depends on your family income and the age of your child. The activity test is the government's check of how many hours you work or study. It only matters if you want more than 72 hours a fortnight.
For a quick estimate of what you'd actually pay out-of-pocket at West Ryde, use our calculator on the homepage:
This is an estimate only. Centrelink will give you your exact rate after you lodge a claim through myGov.
Fees on public holidays and absent days
Fees are charged for all enrolled days, including public holidays and any day your child is absent. This is the standard arrangement for long day care services in Australia and is the basis on which the Child Care Subsidy is calculated. CCS continues to apply to absences up to a yearly cap set by the Department of Education.
Enrolment deposit
A holding deposit of $500 is payable when you accept an enrolment offer. It is applied to your final invoice when you leave the centre, provided four weeks' written notice has been given. The deposit is fully refundable if you give the required notice.
Joining the waitlist is free.
Vacancies and how to enrol
Places fill quickly, especially in the baby and toddler rooms. The most accurate way to find out about availability for your child's age and start date is to call us directly:
Call 02 9858 5333 or email director@westrydeldc.nsw.edu.au. We'll talk through your situation, current vacancies, and exactly what your out-of-pocket cost would be.
Want exact numbers for your family?
Book a tour and we'll work through your specific CCS rate, days, and total cost together.
Book a tour Use the CCS calculator