Book a Casual Day at Your Centre

Need an Extra Day? We’ve Made It Easy.

Life doesn’t always follow a set schedule, and that’s what casual days are for. Whether you have a work commitment, an appointment, or simply need a little extra support, you can book an extra day for your child quickly and easily. Your child will enjoy a full day of learning, play and connection with friends, just like on their regular days.

Casual days are subject to availability, so we recommend booking as early as possible.

How to Book

You can book a casual day in two ways:

Option 1 - Speak to your Centre Manager

They can check availability and confirm your booking on the spot.

Option 2 - Book in Xap (app or desktop)

Open the Xap Smile app and tap Bookings

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Tap the green + button in the bottom-right corner

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Select your child

Choose your payment account

Select the room and session (e.g. 10 or 12 hours)

Tap Casual under Booking Type

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Select your preferred dates and tap Done

Agree to Terms and Conditions, then tap Request Booking

You’ll receive confirmation once your booking is approved.

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Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

If you’re eligible for the Child Care Subsidy, it may apply to your casual booking, helping reduce your out-of-pocket costs. You can check or update your CCS details anytime through MyGov.

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