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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* | |
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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.
To join the waitlist for all Council-operated Early Education Centres, complete the online form. |
Explore Waverley’s Early Education Centres below.
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Bronte Early Education Centre
At Bronte EEC children feel happy, secure and nurtured. Educators build strong bonds to support children’s learning and development.
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Gardiner Early Education Centre
Gardiner EEC was Council’s first long day care service and has a strong and rich history in the Bondi Junction community.
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Mill Hill Early Education Centre
Mill Hill EEC offers children quality learning, development and care based on evolving relationships with children, families and educators in Bondi Junction.
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Waverley Early Education Centre
With a large outdoor play space, Waverley EEC offers a warm, welcoming and secure learning environment where children can develop a sense of identity and belonging.
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