Caterpillar Room
Before CCSInfant Program
$140per day
Ask our team for a personalised estimate based on your family’s CCS entitlement.
Fees & Child Care Subsidy
Childcare fees and CCS support in Pendle Hill.
Our daily rates are shown before Child Care Subsidy. Eligible families may pay a lower out-of-pocket amount based on their individual CCS entitlement.
Request a fee estimateDaily rates
Fees before CCS
Choose your child’s program below. Your final gap fee will depend on your approved CCS percentage and subsidised hours.
Butterfly Room
Before CCSToddler Program
$138per day
Ask our team for a personalised estimate based on your family’s CCS entitlement.
Preschool & Pre-Kindy
Before CCSPreschool Program
$135per day
Ask our team for a personalised estimate based on your family’s CCS entitlement.
Good to know: Fees are shown before CCS. Contact Happy Steps to confirm the current rate, available days and your estimated gap fee before enrolment.
Child Care Subsidy
CCS may reduce what you pay.
Services Australia calculates your subsidy using your family income, recognised activity, your child’s age and the type of approved care you use.
View the official CCS guideFor an accurate estimate
Have these details ready
- Your child’s date of birth
- Your preferred start date and care days
- Your CCS percentage and subsidised hours, if known
- Your Centrelink Customer Reference Numbers, when enrolling
How it works
From daily fee to family estimate.
We make the process easy to understand before your child starts.
Check your eligibility
Use your Centrelink account or the Services Australia estimator to review your family’s CCS entitlement.
Choose your care days
Tell us your child’s age, preferred days and proposed start date so we can confirm availability.
Receive a clear estimate
Our team can explain the daily fee, how CCS may apply and your estimated out-of-pocket amount.
Common questions
Helpful answers about fees.
Are the displayed fees before or after CCS?
The displayed daily rates are before CCS. Eligible families pay the remaining gap after their subsidy is applied.
How do I get a personalised fee estimate?
Send us your child’s age, preferred days, proposed start date and CCS details if known. Our team will explain the estimated daily gap fee.
Can Happy Steps apply for CCS for me?
Families apply for CCS through Services Australia. Happy Steps can help explain the enrolment information needed to connect your child’s booking.
Can I tour the centre before enrolling?
Yes. We encourage families to book a tour, meet our educators and discuss fees, availability and the best program for their child.
Personalised support
Let us help you understand your estimated cost.
Tell us the days you need and we’ll guide you through the next steps.