Getting children school ready

Northern Beaches Council offers quality, affordable pre-school programs in line with the Early Years Learning Framework. Choose a two or three day program, children really enjoy the experience.

Pre-school hours

Our pre-schools operate from 8.15am to 3.45pm Monday to Friday during the NSW public school terms.

Daily fee

With Start Strong Funding (Families that have elected to receive Start Strong Funding at this service)

Child aged 3 yrs on or before 31 July $18.00 per day

Child aged 4 yrs on or before 31 July $10.00 per day

Without Start Strong Funding (Families that have elected to receive Start Strong Funding at another service)

Child aged 3 yrs on or before 31 July $62.00 per day

Child aged 4 yrs on or before 31 July $59.00 per day

Enrolling your child in pre-school

Catering for 3-5 year olds, preference is given to children starting school the following year and based on the application date. Places are then offered to younger applicants also on a first applied-first choice basis. With limited places, it’s worthwhile putting your children on Council’s pre-school waitlist as soon as possible.