Application for Enrolment forms are available at the centres. Council only takes applications for new centres it is in the process of establishing. Half day or full day sessions are held, depending on the particular pre-school, and many services give priority to children aged 4 and over. The Kindergarten Union of N.S.W. also provides Mobile Pre-School services in St. Clair, Werrington, Werrington Downs and Londonderry. The Mobile Playvan visits neighbourhood parks and reserves in new housing estates on a rostered weekly basis during school terms.
All sessions are free of charge.
There are 4 occasional care centres in the City, at Penrith, St. Clair, Werrington and St. Marys. Council sponsors the St. Marys Occasional Care Centre which provides a needs based educational programme for 0-5 year olds. These programmes are directed at the children of working parents and prior enrolment is required. Council provides vacation care centres at Penrith, Werrington, St. Clair, Erskine Park and Emu Plains. Details of Council's Vacation Care centres are published in the Public Notices section of the local newspapers prior to each holiday period.