Waiting lists


Waiting List Applications / Enrolments


Hornsby Nursery and Preschool Playground

Each centre fills vacant child care places from a centralised waiting list. For waiting list enquiries please contact the Administration and Waiting List Officer Children’s Services on (02) 9847 6530.

A non-refundable Waiting List Fee of $50.00 (as per Fees and Charges - 2011/12) applies for each child placed on the waiting list for each nominated centre.

Waiting List Application Forms and relevant documentation may be downloaded below. Completed Waiting List Application Forms and payment are to be forwarded to:

Administration and Waiting List Officer – Children’s Services
Community Services Branch
Hornsby Shire Council
PO Box 37
HORNSBY NSW 1630

Forms can also be sent by fax to (02) 9847 6020. Please call the Waiting List Officer on (02) 9847 6530 to confirm that the fax has been received.


Waiting List Application Form and Supporting Documentation


Child Care Benefit Child Care Tax Rebate

To assist families with their child care fees, the Child Care Benefit (CCB) is available at all council child care centres. The Child Care Tax Rebate may be received in addition to the Child Care Benefit.

The assessment process for the Child Care Benefit and Child Care Tax Rebate is conducted by the Family Assistance Office (FAO) located at Centrelink offices.  For further information and to register for Child Care Benefit, please contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50 or access the website at www.familyassist.gov.au


Licensing

All Council long day care centres are licensed by the NSW Department of Community Services.


Accreditation

All Council long day care centres are accredited under the Australian Government’s Quality Assurance System.


Centralised Fee Payment System

Council has a centralised child care fee payment system administered from Council’s Community Services Branch office located at 28-44 George Street Hornsby.