Children in Canada Bay

Canada Bay has a range of child care services and support programs available to the community including:

For a complete listing of all services in your area please visit LINCS website or download the Inner West Children's Services Directory. 

Council operates and provides the following Children's Services:

Wellbank Children's Centre

51 place long day care centre for children 6 weeks to 5 years. For more details visit Wellbank Children's Centre web page.

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Canada Bay Family Day Care (FDC)

Resources and supports family day care educators to operate self run child care businesses in a home environment throughout the Local Government Area (LGA) for children 6 weeks to 12 years.  For more details visit Canada Bay FDC web page.

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School Holiday Program

Provides a variety of leisure and recreation activities for children aged 5-14 years including workshops and clinics for a two week period during school holidays.  For more details visit the Bayside Kids Holiday web page.

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Children's Services E-Network

City of Canada Bay Council also facilitates the Canada Bay Children's Services E-Network which provides local services with an opportunity to network, share ideas, discuss current issues. 

The E-Network provides a valuable tool to local services through information exchange, networking and support.

If you are interested in participating in the network, please contact Council's Children and Families Project Officer on 9911 6555.

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Parenting Programs

In partnership with Drummoyne Community Centre, Council provides a quarterly calendar of programs, workshops and seminars designed to increase understanding of parenting issues and an opportunity to discuss ideas and strategies.  For more details visit Drummoyne Community Centre web page.

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Transition to School

Starting school is an exciting but also potentially stressful time for both children and families.

The importance of a successful transition to Kindergarten and some of the issues regarding starting school are outlined in the School Readiness Booklet.  The booklet covers concerns about preparing children for school and questions in relation to age, readiness, expectations about school and choosing a school.  For more information see Starting School, Practical Advice for Families below.

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Children @ the Libraries

The City of Canada Bay library service offers a range of services and activities for children from birth to Year 6 including Preschool, Storytime, After school book groups and school holiday activities.  For more details visit our Activities - Birth to Year 6 web page.

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Child Friendly City

The City of Canada Bay Council is committed to creating a more child friendly environment for the benefit of families and children across the City.  Council provides quality services as well as working in partnerships with other to achieve this.

Council provides a range of services, programs and activities aimed at creating a more child friendly city including:

  • Activities for babies and children at both libraries
  • Holiday activities for school children
  • Child Friendly Guide for Businesses
  • Environmental and sustainability workshops to inform and educate children and families
  • Bike and pedestrian pathways across the city
  • Well maintained parks and inclusive playgrounds
  • Child Care Development Control Plan to ensure development of quality childcare centres
  • Quality childcare services such as Canada Bay Family Day Care and Wellbank Children's Centre
  • Parenting calendar of programs and seminars
  • Consultations with children and families about parks and playgrounds in their area
  • Directory of services for families and children and
  • New residents tours to welcome families.

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Child Friendly Venues

The City of Canada Bay encourages business to consider how to make their businesses more child friendly and has published a Child Friendly Guide for Businesses.  This guide contains practical information and advice to business owners on how to implement and manage a child friendly environment to ensure best service is delivered to their customers.

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Child Friendly Playgrounds

The City of Canada Bay local government area is renowned and valued for its open space and parks.  For a list of local playgrounds, visit our Playgrounds within Canada Bay web page.

"Lets Play" is an innovative strategy that will assist Council to increase the potential of its playgrounds and broaden play opportunities for children and families over the next 10 years.  For further information click on Let's Play link.

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Useful Website Links

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