2027 Enrolments
Our 2027 childcare enrolments are open now for every room and program, from six-week-old babies right through to primary schoolers in our outside school hours and holiday programs. Places are limited in all of them, so the sooner you register, the more choice of days you have.
This page is for families planning care for next year. For the full process, from first tour to first day, read our complete enrolment guide.
What is available for 2027
For 2027 childcare enrolments, we are taking registrations in all four long day care rooms and both school-age programs. Every room follows our Reggio Emilia inspired program, and the fee covers five meals a day, nappies, wipes, sunscreen, incursions and weekly extracurricular classes.
Children in the Inventors room take part in our School Readiness Program in the year before school, alongside Reading Eggs and Mathseeds, STEM and sustainability projects.
Key dates
The dates that shape a 2027 start are set by government rules rather than by us. The most important is the NSW school starting age, because it decides whether 2027 is your child's preschool year or their first year of school. Subsidy rates also change every July.
- Now
Enrolments open
Register for any 2027 room or program through the form on this page.
- 31 July
School starting age
In NSW, a child who turns 5 by 31 July can start Kindergarten that year. A child turning 5 between 1 August 2027 and 31 July 2028 will usually spend 2027 in our preschool room.
- 6th birthday
Must be at school
School becomes compulsory in NSW once a child turns six, so they need a school place by then.
- 1 July 2027
Subsidy year resets
Child Care Subsidy hourly caps are indexed each July, and your income estimate should be checked.
Unsure which year suits your child? Our guide to Kindergarten in NSW explains the choice.
How to secure a place
To secure a 2027 place, register through the enrolment form below or join the waitlist, say which weekdays and which start month suit you, and visit the centre if you have not already. When a place fits, we offer it and send the enrolment pack to complete.
Be clear about days. Knowing whether your days are fixed or flexible helps us match you faster.
Siblings starting together? Mention both children on the form so we can plan their places side by side.
Already on our list? Check your details are current, especially your start date. Prefer the standard route? Use our online waitlist form.
To register you need
- Your child's date of birth
- Preferred days each week
- Your 2027 start month
- Contact details for each parent
Fees for 2027
Our current fee is $170 for a full day, covering meals, nappies, wipes, sunscreen and programs. If that changes for 2027, families hear in writing, with notice in the app, ahead of the new rate. Most families pay far less than the full fee once the Child Care Subsidy is taken off.
| Family income | Subsidy rate | Your gap per day |
|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | 90.00% | $27.14 |
| $160,000 | 75.70% | $49.83 |
| $220,000 | 63.70% | $68.88 |
Gaps include the 5% of subsidy withheld until balancing, and assume an 11-hour day within your subsidised hours. See your own figures in the cost estimator, or read what the day includes on our fees page.
Register your 2027 enrolment
Send your details through the enrolment form and our team will contact you about places, days and next steps. You can also call (02) 7238 8668.
Book a tour before you decide
Before you commit to a 2027 place, visit the centre. A tour lets you see the room your child will join, meet the educators and ask about days and fees in person. It is free, and there is no obligation to enrol.
2027 places, answered
When do 2027 places open?+
Places for 2027 are open now in every room and in both school-age programs. Offers are made as places become available, matched to the days families have asked for. Registering early gives you the widest choice, especially for preschool and baby places.
Is a deposit required?+
Registering your interest for 2027 costs nothing. If a place is offered, we explain every payment involved before you accept, including how fees are charged fortnightly in advance. Ask us on a tour or by phone and we will walk you through the details for your child's room.
Explore the Lead Early Learning Centres homepage.
Secure your child's 2027 place
Registering now keeps the most days open to you.