Children's Services
Leichhardt Council provides support to a wide range of community based children's services throughout the Municipality as well as directly providing some services.
Click on the subheadings on the left side of this page for information on the following:
Family Day Care, Long Day Care, Occasional Care, Playgroups and Preschools/Kindergartens.
For details relating to non-Council registered childcare services in the Leichhardt Municipality, download the
CHILDCARE LISTS (25.49kB) or contact Council's Citizens Service Centre on 9367 9222.
The Australian Government has established the Child Care Access Hotline to help families locate and choose child care services. The Hotline can provide a range of information regarding child care services and government financial assistance. Contact the Child Care Access Hotline on 1800 670 305
or go to www.mychild.gov.au
The Australian Government's Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations can also provide information regarding a range of child care related issues. Go to www.dest.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood
Early Childhood Health Centres are organised by NSW Health. There are two services in the Leichhardt local Council area:
530a Darling Street Rozelle Ph: 9810 1609
Leichhardt Forum on Norton Street, located near the Leichhardt Library Ph: 9560 5604
For information on NSW public schools, including government preschools, primary and highschools go to www.schools.nsw.edu.au