Our Services
- Written by: Webmaster Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Long Day Care
Children 0-6 years
Our Long Day Care services offer:
- specialised care and education for babies and children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
- affordable, all-inclusive fees including nappies, nutritious meals, sheets, blankets and hats
- families eligible for Child Care Subsidy will pay the gap fee only
- zero bond or security deposits, and no public holiday charges
- passionate qualified educators, skilled and experienced in early years learning and development
- 18 locations with flexible 6-, 9- and 11-hour attendance options, conditions apply based on subsidised hours of care and attendance patterns.
- an extensive program of co-curricular activities including music, photography, incursions, excursions and yoga
- transition to school programs
- access to Parenting Programs and services to support vulnerabilities.
Preschool
Children 3-6 years
Our Preschool services offer:
- specialised care and education for children aged 3 to 6 years
- robust transition to school program with partnerships and links to local schools
- competitive preschool fees
- zero bond or security deposits, and no public holiday charges
- qualified educators, skilled and experienced in early years learning and education
- five locations with flexible 6 and 8 hour attendance options to suit each family’s needs
- an extensive program of co-curricular activities including music, photography, incursions, excursions and yoga
- access to Parenting Programs and services to support vulnerabilities.
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
Young people 5-12 years
Our OSHC services offer:
- before and after school care
- learning and recreational activities for young people aged 5 to 12 years
- affordable, all-inclusive fees including nutritious meals, snacks and hats
- families eligible for Child Care Subsidy will pay the gap fee only
- zero bond or security deposits, and no public holiday charges
- experienced and qualified educators, passionate about middle years learning and recreational programs
- 14 locations with flexible attendance options to suit each family’s needs
- safe transport to and from school each day
- an extensive program of co-curricular activities including Double Digits, Rock and Water and Through Children’s Eyes Photography programs as well as regular excursions
- weekly access to our Middle Years Mentoring program offering targeted courses to build confidence and resilience
- access to Parenting Programs and services to support vulnerabilities.
Vacation Care
Young people 5-12 years
Our Vacation Care services offer:
- long day school holiday care for all young people from kindergarten to year 6
- six convenient locations across Penrith City
- flexible attendance, book for the entire holidays or individual days to suit your needs
- weekly programs include a mix of excursions, incursions and themed centre days
- innovative and fun activities such as cooking classes, outdoor recreation, art and technology programs, science experiments and scooter days
- families eligible for Child Care Subsidy will pay the gap fee only
- zero bond or security deposits, and no public holiday charges
- experienced and qualified educators, passionate about learning and recreational programs.
Mobile Play van Term 3 2024
Children under 6 years
The Mobile Play van is returning to Penrith for Term 3 from Tuesday 23 July 2024!
Families are welcome to join us for our free supported playgroup sessions. Our playgroups offer parents and children an opportunity to connect with others, engage in learning experiences and to just have fun!
Please book into one of our free sessions via the 'book now' button below, which will open the bookings page in Eventbrite. Bookings open every Friday for the following week.
Who can attend: One booking per family, this includes parent/carer and your child/ren.
Locations (commencing Tuesday 23 July 2024 to Friday 27 September 2024):
| Day | Time | Location |
| Tuesdays | 9.30am-11.30am | Thornton Estate Ron Mulock Oval Lord Sheffield Circuit |
| Tuesdays | 12.30pm-2.30pm | Glenmore Park and Emu Plains Pop Up Session Alternate weeks |
| Wednesdays | 9.30am-11.30am | North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre, Debrincat Avenue |
| Wednesdays | 12.30pm-2.30pm | Penrith and St Clair Pop Up Session Alternate weeks |
| Thursdays | 9.30am-11.30am | Jordan Springs Watergum Park, Watergum Drive |
| Thursdays | 11.30am-1.30pm | St Marys - Happy Healthy Kids Victoria Park, Cnr of Putland and Princess Mary Street |
| Fridays | 9.30am-11.30am | Claremont Meadows Claremont Meadows Community Centre, Sunflower Drive |
Tickets: FREE - Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Please book one place per family
To protect the safety and wellbeing of our staff, families and community, all sessions are prepared in line with relevant COVID guidelines.
For further information about Mobile Play van, please contact the Playvan team on 0419 976 917 or
To download the Mobile Play van schedule Mobile Playvan Term 3 2024
All families who book in to attend a session are required to complete the forms below:
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy aims to foster independence in children who need assistance with daily activities such as playing, socialising or completing self-care tasks, such as toileting, dressing, feeding and bathing.
At Penrith City Council Children’s Services our therapists will:
- Provide an assessment to identify the needs of your child
- Develop goals with you to ensure your child makes meaningful change
- Use evidence-based practice in therapy
- Use play-based intervention to make therapy fun and engaging for your child
- Provide resources and strategies to work on your child’s therapy goals at home, day care and/or school.
Contact us on 0459 257 717 today to discuss the best pathway for your family.
Alternatively complete the Expression of Interest form and a member of our team will be in contact.
Speech therapy
Speech therapy aims to develop a child’s understanding and use of language.
At Penrith City Council Children’s Services our therapists will:
- Provide an assessment to identify the needs of your child
- Develop goals with you to ensure your child makes meaningful change
- Use evidence-based practice in therapy
- Use play based intervention to make therapy fun and engaging for your child
- Provide resources and strategies to work on your child’s therapy goals at home, day care and/or school.
Contact us on 0459 257 717 today to discuss the best pathway for your family.
Alternatively complete the Expression of Interest form and a member of our team will be in contact.
