December 2023 Update

Expressions of Interest for Community Preschools in Cumberland has closed, and submissions are now being reviewed. Thank you so everyone who submitted feedback. 

August 2023 Update

Cumberland City Council has a proud history of delivering long day care services, school aged care services and family day care to the community.  These services typically provide care between 7am and 6pm, with some evening and weekend care options provided by some family day care educators.

Council would like to explore if there is current and/or future interest in state funded preschool services within the Cumberland LGA.  Preschool services seek to enrol children in the year prior to commencing formal schooling (aged 3-5 years of age), and typically operate during school hours.

Whilst no child care subsidy applies to children enrolled in community-based preschool services, fee relief funding currently provided by the NSW Government means out of pocket expenses are significantly reduced for families, offering families an affordable and accessible option.

We want to hear from you!

If you are part of a family with preschool aged children, or have children who will start kindergarten in the future, or if you think the community will benefit from this, Council invites you to submit your feedback by 5pm Friday 1 December 2023.

We encourage you to register on the site and click the 'Follow Project'  button on the top right of the page to receive updates.

To make a submission on this consultation:

Submissions for this consultation are to be made by 5pm Friday 1 December 2023.

1. Complete an online submission below.
2. Email your submission to [email protected]
3. Post your submission to The General Manager, Cumberland City Council, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.