FEES & ENROLMENT

 

Parent fees schedule
Please use the following as a guide for the likely cost of attendance. Flexible attendance arrangements, use of 20 Hours ECE and WINZ subsidies ultimately impact on the final charge to parents. Our administrator will calculate the correct fee for your chosen option. You will receive a confirmation letter outlining the fees for your child’s booked hours.

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Fingerprints Christian Preschool Confirmed Fees 2026

• Children 3-5 Years (Eligible for 20 Hours ECE):​

  • Days 4-5: $8 per hour for hours exceeding the 20 hours/week funding (6 hours/day limit applies).

  • Session Options: Morning (8am/8:30am/9am-12:30pm), Afternoon (12:30pm-3pm/3:30pm), All Day (8am/8:30am/9am-3pm/3:30pm).

• Days 1-3: $10 per hour for hours exceeding the 20 hours/week funding (6 hours/day limit applies).

• Children 2 Years:

  • $5.00 per hour for the first 30 hours per week.

  • $10.00 per hour for hours over 30 per week. 

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20 Hours ECE at Fingerprints: 

We provide 20 Hours ECE funding for all 3 to 5-year-olds.

• Enrolments: Full session attendance is mandatory, requiring prompt drop-offs and pick-ups. A consistent attendance pattern during booked hours is needed.

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• Childcare Subsidy:  WINZ subsidies can cover fees;

                 check your eligibility on 0800 559 009

                http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/childcare-subsidy.html

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• Minimum Requirement: All children must be enrolled for at least 2 sessions weekly

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Hours of operation
The hours of operation are 8.00am – 3.30 pm Monday - Friday. We offer a variant of 2 options for full day enrolment, or different session times (one morning and one afternoon session).

 Please remember that teachers have many duties and we are staffed at different times of day depending on the numbers of children. Therefore, arriving too early/late or collecting your child too early/late can disrupt not only the workload of teachers but also affect our funding. Funding is also affected by your child’s attendance. If you are not sure about your bookings or session times, please ask Hilary, Kelly or Michelle.

 

Public Holidays and Christmas
Fingerprints is closed on public holidays and for three weeks over the Christmas break, being the week that Christmas day falls on and the following two weeks. No fees are charged during the Christmas break. Parent fees should be paid by automatic payment or internet banking. Fees must be paid fortnightly in advance. A 10% penalty charge will be incurred for late accounts. Late fee - in the event that your child is collected more than 5 minutes after the designated drop off or pick-up time the parent will be charged $5 for every 5 minutes. This amount will be added to the parent account. Fingerprints’ reserves the right to change the Fee policy.

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