Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Hi guys,

Our centre is privately owned and a couple of years ago if you wanted something other than what was in the art cupboard, you bought it yourself.
Now however we have thankfulky changed owners and this one is more open to reimbursement than the last.
As a newly married, I am tight on money and I dont feel comfortable with buying things myself, especially if im not sure when they will reimburse me.
Also I never know what could be appropriate for me to buy for my room. Say if I bought some decorations my owner might refuse to reimburse.

Any advice? Do you have to pay for your own resources or does your centre buy it all?

Thanks

Centres should pay for resources for rooms
Yes most of us will buy a few things but then those resources are mine and they go with me when I go.
If you do need something small here and there maybe get approval first. Once you provide receipts you should be reimbursed immediately or with your next pay, depending on how the employer pays you.
I worked for a place that would pay be cash back as well or give me the cash to buy and I gave them receipts (under $50)