How it works

ECMS as employer:

• Employs staff, conducts performance reviews, manages human resources, payroll and leave provisions.
• Meets all obligations as per the MECA 2005 and Early Childhood Assistants award (1999).
• Provides training, professional development, staff meetings and staff conference.
• Offers annual awards and scholarship to staff and conducts annual surveys to ensure parent and staff satisfaction and that we are meeting community needs.

ECMS as licensee:

• Takes over the licence.
• Becomes the funded agency.
• Undertakes all tasks associated with compliance.

• Retains its independent incorporated status.
• Works closely with ECMS to ensure quality programs are delivered that meet the needs of the local community.
• As a member of ECMS, delegates have voting rights.
• Manage and control their own finances and fundraising activities.
• Receives bookkeeping support, including assistance with monthly financial statements, business activity statement (BAS) and budgets.
• In partnership with ECMS ensures that the kindergarten maintains its individuality and sense of community and has involvement with the team.

To speak to our team regarding kindergarten cluster management, please contact us on (03)8481 1100 or email us.