Children & families

Early Education Centres

Community focused Preschool & Early Education for children aged 0-5 years. Councils four Early Education Centres offer an extended hours preschool program from 7:30am to 6pm catering to working families.

Family Day Care

Family Day Care’s small group environment facilitates strong bonds and promotes effective early learning and social development." we would like to add "Waverley Family Day Care is a Child Safe Organisation and a BeYou Service.

Child & family support

Family Support assists families with children aged 0-5 years who attend Waverley Council’s Children’s Services, and families residing in the Waverley LGA, who face difficulties or experience stress and crises.

Child Safe Policy

Everyone has a responsibility to keep children safe and prevent child abuse, including Waverley Council. We are committed to creating safe places for children to thrive and have developed a Child Safe Policy to help guide our services in both preventing and responding to child abuse.

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.

Child & Family Services Directory

The Families with Children 0 – 5 Services Directory describes the range of services available to families with children aged 0 – 5 in the Waverley and Eastern Suburbs area.

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