Childcare Funding
'Little Robins' is our free home-based education programme, which is fully funded and licensed through the Ministry of Education. By joining Little Robins, families with children aged 0 - 5 will be eligible to receive up to 30 hours of government subsidies (ECE) per week, for each child. You will be supported by the Red Robin team & will enjoy a range of benefits. Your nanny/au pair will be supported by their own fully qualified ECE teacher in facilitating the Little Robins home-based education programme*. Families who already have a nanny or au pair in place are also welcome to join the Little Robins programme. With Red Robin, your child has the ability to develop & grow in a home environment that is safe, secure & chosen by you.
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*Must be enrolled in Little Robins home-based care for a minimum of 18 hours per week.
What You Receive
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+ Up to $85.00 in govt subsidies per week, per child.
+ Subsidised first aid training for your nanny or au pair.
+ Daily Diary and 'Learning Journal'
+ Ministry of Education & Winz subsidies available.
+ Free art pack on sign up.
+ Free monthly activities.
+ Monthly excursions within the Red Robin community.
+ Ongoing support from your Visiting Teacher
+ Optional payroll service available.
+ Recruitment support.
All children under 5
eligible for up to $85 per week in Red Robin funding
Subsidies Available
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+ 0 - 3 years $1.00 per hour, up to 30h p/w
+ 3 - 5 years $4.25 per hour, up to 20h p/w
Multiples Subsidies
An additional subsidy administered by WINZ is available.
This subsidy is non-income tested for families of multiples with an older child under the age of 5. You are able to receive up to 240 hours of subsidised care (for twins) or 1560 hours of subsidised care (for triplets) at a rate of $16.77 per hour.
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