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.