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2027 enrolments are open

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Places are limited to 28 children a day. Book a tour now to secure your child’s preschool place for 2027.

Now taking 2027 enrolments

We take 28 children a day, so places are limited and some days fill early. If your child will be 3, 4 or 5 in 2027, now is the time to visit.

We are running tours for 2027 now. Spots are limited.

Who can enrol

We welcome children aged 3 to 6.

Bee group, 3 to 4 years. A gentle first step into preschool. Minimum 2 days a week.

Butterfly group, 4 to 6 years. Our school readiness year. Minimum 3 days a week.

Every booking includes a Monday or a Friday. We do not offer 1 day a week enrolments, because children settle and learn best when they come regularly.

We are open 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year, and close only on public holidays.

Children at Sophie's Cottage Kindergarten

How to enrol in 5 steps

  1. Book a tour. Come and meet our Director and educators, see the rooms and ask your questions. Request a tour here or call 02 9873 4870.
  2. Receive your offer. If we have the days you need, we email you an offer with a link to the enrolment form.
  3. Complete the form. Fill in the enrolment form online with your child’s details.
  4. Acceptance. Our Director reviews your form and confirms your place. You receive an invitation to OWNA, the app we use for all family communication.
  5. Welcome. We send a welcome email and your Parent Handbook. If your child would benefit from a visit before their first day, we arrange one with you.

No places on the days you need? Join our waitlist and we will contact you as soon as one opens.

Fees and funding

Our full fee is $119 a day. Eligible families receive the Child Care Subsidy, and children aged 3 and over also receive NSW Start Strong fee relief. A $200 bond is paid on enrolment and credited back after your final invoice.

Work Out Your Weekly Fee

Before you start

To claim the Child Care Subsidy you need a myGov account linked to Centrelink, and a Customer Reference Number for both you and your child. It can take a few weeks, so it is worth starting early. More answers are on our questions and answers page.

Explore Sophie’s Cottage

More about our preschool, fees and how to enrol.

Come & Experience Sophie’s Cottage!

The best way to discover if we’re the right fit for your family is to visit us in person. Book a tour to explore our learning environment, meet our educators, and see how we support children to learn, grow, and thrive.