Children's Services

Council provides a range of childcare and educational services to meet the needs of more than 2,000 families with children aged up to 12 years. Council's Referral and Information Service provides advice to parents and carers about available childcare choices and support, coordinates placements and manages the children services database.

Long Day Care

Council provides four Long Day Care centres - at Belrose, Brookvale, Dee Why, Narrabeen. The centres care for children from birth to school age. Priority is given to parents living, working, or studying in Warringah. More...

Family Day Care

Warringah Family Day Care is provided through a network of approved Family Day Carers, organised and supported by our professionally qualified Coordination Unit Team. Your child will be cared for in a safe, stimulating and secure home environment, as part of a small group. More...

 

Mobile Occasional Care

This unique childcare service provides flexible care for children from birth to school age. The safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment encourages children’s participation. More...

 

Vacation Care

Council operates five Vacation Care centres that offer quality care and a recreational program for children during school holidays. Participants enjoy centre-based activities and excursions to a range of venues around Sydney. Additional support services are provided to integrate children with special needs. More...

 

Children's Services Booklet

Warringah Council Children’s Services is pleased to provide a Directory containing current information on local child and family related services. This Directory provides details on Long Day Care , Family day Care, Playgroups, Schools, vacation programs and many more services. More... (PDF, 1MB)

 

Council also provides premises to various community based childcare centres at reduced rental. We work with regional councils on the State-funded Families First Project to focus on early intervention and prevention for families with children aged up to eight years.

Children's and Family Services Strategy

The Children's and Family Services Strategy is Council's blueprint for planning childcare and other services for children and families from now till 2011. The strategy provides a vision for Council that acknowledges the importance of quality, affordable childcare for Warringah's families and beyond. More...