Consultancy

Whether you are starting a centre from scratch or acquiring an existing one, CMS is here to help.

We are here to listen to your needs and provide solutions that work.

CMS can assist with:
  • Reviewing/assessing the need for childcare in the local area
  • Assistance with relevant forms regarding licensing
  • Assistance with all documentation for DEECD
  • Liaison with relevant local authorities
  • Complete centre start up including staff recruitment, documentation, marketing in the local area and QIKKIDS set up.

Below we describe what a consultancy relationship with CMS could look like. 

Of course this process can be customised to meet your individual needs.

Stage 1
  • Meetings with yourself to discuss your requirements in detail
  • These would include covering areas such as:
    • Rooms
    • Number of staff required in each room
    • Facilities/elements of the centre
    • Review of financial scenarios
    • Preparation of Provider Approval application

Stage 2
  • Project management and strategic planning
  • Meetings with:
    • Architects
    • Town planners
    • Traffic consultants
    • Soil test engineers
    • Outdoor landscaping architects  
  • Reviewing quotes and assisting in tender process

Stage 3
  • Construction stage
  • Regular meetings with yourselves and attending site meetings on your behalf
  • Reporting on progress

Stage 4
  • Operational matters during construction to facilitate licensing and opening
  • Childcare Benefit application
  • Preschool funding application
  • Food and hygiene application for the kitchen
  • Childcare centre software set up and training
  • Management of Department visits and queries
  • Equipment/white goods/toys/furniture suggestions, sourcing and installation
  • Policies/notices and other compliance resources and documentation
  • Staff hiring management, training and induction including HR policies
  • Consumables acquisitions and ongoing purchase system
  • Food acquisitions and ongoing purchase system
  • Attending to connections for:
    • Phone
    • Internet
    • Gas
    • Electricity
  • Regular meetings and reports

If you would like to contact us to find out more, please fill out the opposite form.  Or you can call us on 1300 139 778.

    Consultancy Enquiry Form