What ages do you care for?+
Are you approved for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)?+
Yes. ACDMA is a CCS-approved service, so most families claim the subsidy through Services Australia — which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket fees. We also offer NSW preschool fee relief for eligible children, and we'll help you get set up when you join.
What are your fees?+
Daily fees vary by room. On your tour we'll walk you through current rates and estimate your likely cost after the Child Care Subsidy and preschool fee relief, so there are no surprises.
Book a tour to get the numbers for your family.
Who runs ACDMA?+
We're a not-for-profit, community-based centre run by the Australian Chinese & Descendants Mutual Association, caring for Canley Vale families since 2011. Being community-run means every dollar goes back into the children and their learning.
What's included each day?+
Freshly made hot meals and healthy snacks, sunscreen, and all of our educational programs and materials are included. You just pack a spare set of clothes and a hat.
How do you help my child settle in?+
Every family gets orientation visits before day one, a familiar primary educator, and daily photo updates so you can see your child happy and busy while you're apart.
What are your educator-to-child ratios?+
We meet or exceed the National Quality Framework ratios in both rooms — closer, more attentive ratios for our youngest Caterpillars (1:4 under two, 1:5 for two-to-three-year-olds), stepping to 1:10 for our Butterflies. Small groups mean every child is truly seen.
