Childrens Services

Manly Council is committed to providing quality child care to better support families and children within the community.

Beginning in 1973 with one Pre-school at Kangaroo Street,  Manly Council now provides a full range of Children's services in both early learning and school aged services.
These services include Before & After School Care, Family Day Care, Immunisation, Long Day Care, Occasional Care, Pre-schools and Vacation Care.

Council seeks to provide children’s services that maintain:-

•    Quality learning and development outcomes.
•    Safe and caring environment.
•    Service provision in partnership with families.

Funding

Parent Fees and government grants are paid to Council to operate the children’s services within:-

  • funding service level agreements
  • service standards and regulations
  • legislation

Families are responsible for paying their fees on time, however, where families are experiencing extreme financial hardship, Council will consider negotiating a suitable arrangement for the payment process.

Manly Council Playground Guide

Manly Council has a free, fold-out map and guide to the 31 Council-owned children’s playgrounds. To obtain your copy, phone (02) 9976 1563 or download it below.