Children & families

Waverley Council values and support families. Residents and non-residents who work in our local area are able to choose a variety of children services (0-5 years of age) to include Council’s four early education Centres, a Family Day Care service and a Family and Community Support Worker.

Council also subsidises a number of community-based children’s services. Assistance with identifying local needs and planning new services is available from Community Workers.

A profile of Waverley’s children and families can be viewed here.

Early Education Centres

Early Education Centres mainly cater for children aged 0-5 years whose parents work. They open at least eight hours per day, 49 weeks of the year. Care can be part-time or full-time and children may stay for shorter periods although there are usually minimum hours of attendance per day. A varied educational program is provided as in pre-schools. In practice, very few centres cater for 0-2 year olds and it may be difficult to find a place for a child who is under 3. Parents are always advised to put their child’s name on a number of waiting lists as early as possible.
Family Day Care

Family Day Care complies with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011. Children are cared for in small groups of up to four children in the educators’ own home. Flexible arrangements are possible such as full day care, part-time (educators charge for a minimum of seven hours per day), before and after school care and limited emergency care. All educators who are registered with Waverley Council Family Day Care are provided with supervision and support for them through the Coordination Unit and from Child Development Officers who visit Educators regularly. The scheme also provides play sessions for Educators and children registered with Waverley Family Day Care. Eligible families could claim Child Care Subsidy when attending Waverley Family Day Care
Child & family support

Family Support assist families with additional needs in Waverley Council's Early Education Cente.
Information & resources from Council webinars

If you've attended a family webinar with Waverley Council, please see below for additional information, resources and support that could be useful for you.
History of Children & Family Services

Since the 1970s, Council has had a strong and unique involvement in services for children and families. The growth of child care services in Waverley has in some ways paralleled development in other local government areas.
Activities for children

Waverley has lots of wonderful things to do for children in the area. Below we have put together some helpful resources for you and your children to enjoy; from Playgroups in the area and holiday programs to activities at our Chidlren’s Library.

Children & families

Early Education Centres

Family Day Care

Child & family support

Information & resources from Council webinars

History of Children & Family Services

Activities for children