at our ABC we're out of pocket about $45 a day. All meals (gourmet like your friend said... they have a nutritionist chef... if thats what they're called LOL) are included & in the toddler room which is age 2-3yrs all nappies are included aswell so I didnt even need to supply those!
We also get a free school photo/portrait at the end of the year, dont know if that happens at all day care centres?