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Care for Kidsfounder Roxanne Elliot advises
How much will child care cost?
Visit CareforKids.com.au for full details. The table below provides a very rough guide of current costs for child care, it should be used as an indication only, for an accurate idea about the costs of care in your area you will need to contact the providers directly.
| Type of child care | Price Range |
| Nanny | $12-$25 per hour live in $14-$35 per hour live out (+agency fee) |
| Nanny sharing | $12+ per hour per family (+agency fee) |
| Au pair | $80-$120 pocket money per week (+agency fee) |
| Mother's help | $12 per hour live in $16 per hour live out (+agency fee) |
| Long day care (child care centre) | $55-$125 per day |
| Pre-school | $32-$60 per day |
| Family day care | $4.50-$8.50 per hour dependent on geographical location and service |
| In-home care | $20-$25 per hour |
| Babysitter | $12-$25 per hour (+agency fee) |
| Outside of School Hours Care | $15-$25 per day |
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NorthArm State School Fun Fair
03-Jun-2012When: Sun Jun 3 2012
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: FREE
Phone: Free entry. Cost for rides
Website: www.ntharmss.eq.edu.au (http://www.ntharmss.eq.edu.au)
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QPAC's Out of the Box Festival for Children
12-Jun-2012
QPAC's Out of the Box Festival for Children Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank, Brisbane
When: Starting Tue Jun 12 2012, through until Sun Jun 17 2012
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm ..
QPAC's Out of the Box Festival for Children
13-Jun-2012
QPAC's Out of the Box Festival for Children Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank, Brisbane
When: Starting Tue Jun 12 2012, through until Sun Jun 17 2012
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm ..
QPAC's Out of the Box Festival for Children
14-Jun-2012
QPAC's Out of the Box Festival for Children Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank, Brisbane
When: Starting Tue Jun 12 2012, through until Sun Jun 17 2012
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm ..
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