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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your opening hours?
Both centres are open Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm.
What ages do you care for?
Mama Bear’s Roselands cares for children 0–5, including a dedicated nursery. Barfa Bear’s Beverly Hills cares for children 2–5.
How much are your fees?
Barfa Bear’s Beverly Hills: $157/day (2–3 yrs), $146/day (3–5 yrs). Mama Bear’s Roselands: $157/day (0–3 yrs), $146/day (3–5 yrs). Daily fees include all meals and activities. Sibling discounts apply ($3/day per child, or $5/day per child when siblings both attend full time). Fees are billed fortnightly in advance by direct debit, and both centres are CCS-approved.
Are you approved for the Child Care Subsidy?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
Are meals included?
A: Yes — all meals are freshly cooked on site each day: a light breakfast for early arrivals, morning and afternoon tea, and a hot, nutritious lunch. We just ask families to send a piece of fruit for the shared basket.
Do I need to provide nappies?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
How do you help my child settle in?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
What is your educator-to-child ratio?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
Are you a quality-rated centre?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
What curriculum do you follow?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
Do you have a school-readiness program?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
How do you keep parents updated?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
How do absences and public holidays work?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
How do I withdraw or change days?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.
How do I enrol?
To register your child for our childcare services, simply visit our website and fill out the online registration form. You will need to provide basic information about your child, including their age, medical history, and any special requirements. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm availability and discuss any further details.