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A session that fits your day — flexible 9 and 10 hour childcare sessions in Sydney

Choose the session that suits your family. Maximise your hours by choosing a 9 or 10 hour session based on the actual hours your child attends.

What are flexible session lengths?

Most centres run a single session length and expect every family to book it, whether your child is there for all of it or not. At Simba you choose a 9 or 10 hour session based on the hours your child actually attends, so the booking fits your day instead of the other way around.

Am I eligible?

  • A 9 hour session for a standard working day plus travel
  • A 10 hour session for longer days or a longer commute

Can I change my session length?

Yes. Your hours are not fixed for the life of your enrolment. If your working pattern changes, talk to your Centre Director and we will move you to the session length that fits. Availability varies by centre and by room.

Our Locations

Find your nearest centre

Brookvale childcare centre — Simba Education Northern Beaches, Sydney

Brookvale

14/170 Harbord Road, Brookvale NSW 2100
Mon–Fri 7:00am–6:00pm
Macquarie Park childcare centre — Simba Education North Shore, Sydney

Macquarie Park

45 Epping Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Mon–Fri 7:00am–6:30pm
St Ives childcare centre — Simba Education Upper North Shore, Sydney

St Ives

36 Killeaton Street, St Ives NSW 2075
Mon–Fri 7:00am–6:00pm
Leppington childcare centre — Simba Education South West Sydney, Sydney

Leppington

Now Open
19 Sultana Avenue, Leppington NSW 2179
Mon–Fri 7:00am–6:00pm
Narellan childcare centre — Simba Education Macarthur, Sydney

Narellan

Coming 2027
Narellan NSW 2567
Mon–Fri 7:00am–6:00pm

Simba Education Flexible Hours, Terms & Conditions

  • Flexible session lengths (9 or 10 hours) are available based on the hours your child is enrolled to attend. Session availability may vary by centre.
  • The session fee is set for the group your child is enrolled in and applies to the session you book. The same session fee applies whether you book a 9 or 10 hour session — for example, the preschool session fee of $169 applies to each. Because CCS is calculated on an hourly basis, the hourly fee reported to Services Australia is worked out by dividing the session fee by the length of the session booked, so it differs across a 9 or 10 hour session.
  • Your family’s CCS is subsidised up to a set number of hours each fortnight. A longer session uses more of these hours; a shorter session uses fewer. Choosing the session length that reflects your child’s genuine attendance helps you make the most of your subsidised hours, our team is happy to talk the options through with you.
  • Fees vary between centres. The amount payable depends on the service your child is enrolled at and the level of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) your family receives.
  • If your child attends beyond their booked session hours, the additional hours are charged at the applicable hourly rate and reported as part of the session of care.
  • Attendance is reported to Services Australia (Centrelink) in line with CCS requirements, based on the session length you are enrolled and liable for.
  • These terms are subject to change. Please confirm current session options and fees with your enrolling centre.

Flexible hour sessions to suit your family

Book a tour and we’ll help you choose the session length that fits your family’s day.

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