Children

Enrolling with Council’s Children’s Services is a straightforward process. All registrations and enrolments start by completing the online registration form to secure a position on the wait list:

• Online registration form

Please note that wait times can vary; some services may have vacancies sooner than expected.

There are five sections to complete in the online form:

• Registration landing page
• About the child
• Other information
• Parent / Guardian contact details
• Terms and Privacy notice

You should allow at least five minutes to complete the process. You may register more than one child during this process.

Child Care Subsidy

Child Care Subsidy is available for eligible families to reduce session fees. Refer to the Services Australia website for eligibility conditions.

For assistance

If you require assistance with the registration process, don't hesitate to reach out to Council's Children's Services team:

• T: 4474 7333
• E: Children's Services

Eurobodalla Council provides fee-for-service early learning and free programs for children.

We deliver fun and engaging learning programs in safe environments which are fully compliant with national laws and regulations. Our qualified educators are nurturing and committed to the development and safety of the children in their care.

We also take a leadership role in supporting the sector through advocacy and planning to strengthen community access to childcare.

In March 2022, we hosted a forum to address the major impacts on the early learning and care sector. We developed an Action Plan and are using it to advocate to effect a number of improvements.

• Children's Services Action Plan and State of the Industry Summary (2.0 MB)
• Children's Services policies, guidelines and procedures (This document is currently under review.)

Children's Services programs are continuing to operate with COVID precautions and are following safe hygiene practices. These include:

• Children and staff should get tested immediately if they have symptoms and not attend the service until they are well, even if their test is negative.
• Families will be asked to collect unwell children from care as soon as possible in accordance with our policies, guidelines and procedures. We might request COVID testing before returning to group care.
• Lots of outdoor play where children and staff can stay 1.5 metres from other people and indoors we are avoid crowding children together.
• Staff and children cleaning hands regularly with hand sanitiser or soap and running water for 20 seconds.