Fees & Funding
Quality care, made affordable.
CCS-approved — eligible families typically save 75–85% on the daily fee. Here's what to expect, and how to estimate your cost.
Daily fee
$168
Before Child Care Subsidy
What CCS means
Most families pay far less.
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) reduces the daily fee for eligible families — typically by around 75–85%, based on your income and activity. Discovery Nest is a CCS-approved provider, so the subsidy is applied directly to your fees.
How the Child Care Subsidy worksEstimate your out-of-pocket cost
An indicative estimate only — your actual subsidy depends on your income and activity.
Estimated out-of-pocket / day
$42
Estimated out-of-pocket / week
$126
This is an estimate, not a quote. For your exact entitlement, use the official Services Australia Child Care Subsidy estimator. A gap fee may still apply.
What's included
No hidden extras.
Your daily fee covers everything your child needs for the day.
- Fresh meals and snacks, prepared on-site
- The full learning program (EYLF-aligned)
- Daily updates and photos via the parent app
- Nappies, sunscreen & linen
Exact inclusions (e.g. nappies, linen) to be confirmed.
Funded Kindergarten
Victoria's funded kindergarten program may apply to your child's kindergarten year — see how kindergarten funding works at Discovery Nest.
Kindergarten fundingThe 2026 3-Day Guarantee
From 2026, the new 3-Day Guarantee means more subsidised care for more families.
Learn about the 3-Day GuaranteeSecure your child's place
Places at Discovery Nest are limited and filling ahead of opening. Join the waitlist — it takes two minutes, and we'll keep you close until a spot opens in your child's age group.