Tours with our Preschool Director are held on Fridays by appointment between 10am - 1pm.  To book, please email info@eastlindfieldpreschool.org.au and include your name, contact number and the year you would like to enrol your child.

Enrolment offers are sent mid-year for the next year's intake in the following order:

1. Currently enrolled children

2. Children on our waiting list who meet priority access requirements of NSW Department of Education:

   - 4 year olds not enrolled or registered at a school

   - 3 year olds who: 

         - from a low income family (eg Health Care Card)

         - have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage

         - diagnosed with disability or additional needs

         - have English language needs

  - Children over 3 years at risk of significant harm (child protection)

3. Sibling of a previous or currently enrolled child

4. Date of application receipt

Mid-year vacancies are filled from our waiting list following the priority criteria outlined above.   

All children must have turned 3 years old prior to commencing in a classroom.

To place apply for a position at our Preschool:

1.   Download and complete the  Application form and return to the Preschool (via email) along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport. 

2.    Pay the non-refundable Application Fee ($50 inc GST) can be paid by Electronic Funds Transfer to the following account: 

      Acct Name: East Lindfield Community Preschool 
      BSB: 062 195 
      Acct Number: 00902571 
      Reference: Your Child's Name

Upon receiving all 3 items, we will send you an application receipt.  If a suitable position is available we will offer your child enrolment. If none are available they will be placed on our waiting list and offered a position either in the following year's intake or when a vacancy becomes available. 

When applying, please include any reports from speech therapists, OTs, or any other allied health professionals that are currently or have supported your child.  This information assists our teaching staff to create an inclusive environment which accommodates all our children's needs.  Please also include information relating to Concession Cards, or any other priority criteria listed above.

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APPLICATION FORM

East Lindfield Community Preschool is a community based, non-profit Preschool. The fees are reviewed regularly by the Management Committee and take into account budgetary requirements and government funding. The Management Committee reserves the right to vary fees at any time during the year with 4 term weeks notice.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

Application Fee $50
Non-refundable fee to be considered for an enrolment position.

2026 Daily Fees
Children who are 3 years old as at 31 July 2026 = $86/day
Children who are 4 years old as at 31 July 2026 = $81/day
The daily fee applies for the duration of the calendar year. If your child is entitled to a reduced fee (for example, families with Government Concession Cards), please contact the Preschool Director.

Equipment & Incursion Levy $110/term
Charged in the first week of each term.

Holding Deposit $500
Charged at confirmation of enrolment and refunded at the end of your child's time at Preschool provided 4 term weeks notice is given.

Enrolment fee  $70/child
Non-refundable levy to be paid when accepting a position at ELCP.

Working bee levy $150/family 
This is payable in lieu of volunteering (i) at a Preschool working bee or (ii) in another capacity for the Preschool eg committee or library.

FEE REDUCTIONS/REBATES

NSW Start Strong Fee Relief 2026 $3,565 reduction in fees spread across the calendar year. For equity students, the 2026 Fee Relief is $4,456.
Families can nominate ELCP as their location for Start Strong Fee Relief, this fee reduction will be applied to your invoice each Term. This can only be utilised at one Preschool each term, and you may switch providers during the year.
Child Care Subsity (CCS) is not applicable at East Lindfield Community Preschool

2026 Fee Schedule