Orana Community Preschool

2026 Fee Schedule for Orana Community Preschool (OCP) 

In 2026 there will be two categories of Fee relief payment available. For children eligible for Equity loading this is the maximum of $4456. All other children (Standard & Non-equity 3year olds) this is $3565. To access this, families can nominate one service by completing and returning a 2026 Declaration form.

Fee types
Equity loading rate – For children with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, children from low income families holding concession card, children with a disability or additional needs.
Standard rate – For children turning four before 31st July & all five-year old’s, that are not eligible for Equity loading criteria detailed above.
Non-equity 3YO rate – for three-year old children not eligible for equity loading.

 

NSW Start Strong for Community Preschools program – OCP Fee rates for up to 15 hours per week 

Rate Type	Cost per day
Equity Loading Rate– BEFORE Fee relief added	$40
Standard Rate – BEFORE Fee relief added	$70
Non- Equity 3yo Rate-  BEFORE Fee relief added	$80
If nominating OCP for Fee relief this can reduce children’s fees as follows:
Equity Loading Rate– Nominating OCP for fee relief	Free
Standard Rate– Nominating OCP for fee relief	$20
Non- Equity 3yo Rate-  Nominating OCP for fee relief	$25

 

 

Extra hours – OCP enrolment over 15 hours per week – (Wed Thu Fri placements only).

Note: These are additional hours outside of the Fee relief funded 15 hours as Wed Thu Fri is a block placement for 18.75hours total. 

Rate Type*	Cost
Equity Loading Rate–	$20 (Additional hours rate)
Standard Rate–	$30 (Additional hours rate)
Non- Equity 3yo Rate-	$40 (Additional hours rate)