Early Education Centres

Council offers affordable education and care within the community by operating four community focused Early Education Centres for children aged 5 and under.

These Early Education Centres cater to working families, with extended operating hours for 49 weeks of the year.

Our high-quality Preschool Program helps prepare children for school through:

Play based learning;
Community focused programs;
STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics;
‘Care for Country’ program and bush kinder;
Social and emotional skills and development;
Dharawal language, intergenerational program and research; and
Exceeding the recommended ratio of qualified Early Childhood Teachers.

Our centres are licensed and operate under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations. The National Quality Standards set a framework providing families with a high-quality early education and care service.

For more information, visit the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Fees and charges

Fees for families*
Maximum daily fee – children aged 0-3	$163
Maximum daily fee – children aged 3+	$157
Enrolment fee	$160
Late pick-up fee (per minute after closing time)	$3.80

*Child Care Subsidy applies for eligible families. Find out more at Services Australia.

Fees include:

Access to Family and Community Support Services provided by an in-house specialist offering information, parenting classes and 1:1 counselling.
The provision of nutritious meals including hot lunches, morning and afternoon tea.