Enrolments

NEW CHILD EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - 2026 ENROLMENT

We are excited to commence the enrolment process for the 2026 education year for new children. 

Please use the link below to complete an Expression of Interest form for 2026.

https://forms.office.com/r/ND0qePZ9KQ

This form will enable you to request your preferred service(s) and day(s) for care next year. Please note that the current 3-day maximum enrolment policy will still apply.

Please take your time when completing the form to ensure your responses and preferences are correct and what you are actually looking for in terms of care for next year as well as including all relevant information about your child.

The ‘New Child Expression of Interest - 2026 Enrolment’ form must be completed by Friday, 17 October 2025, to allow us sufficient time to process all requests and look at placements for next year.

We are aiming to send out offers for placement during Week 5 (starting on 10 November, 2025). Once you have confirmed the offer, you will receive an email with a link to an Enrolment Form that will need to be completed.

Our goal is to have all enrolments confirmed and Enrolment Forms completed by the end of Week 8 - Friday, 5 December 2025, so that families will know their days of care for 2026.

Anticipating a high demand with over 800 enrolments expected for the 2026 year, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we undertake this process. The demand for Early Education and Care services in our region continues to exceed supply, but IDFS and our dedicated team are working diligently to ensure that every child has access to early education. We have taken into account your valuable feedback on enrolment processes and aim to make this process as smooth as possible for everyone.

The preferred method of communication during the enrolment period is email due to the expected volume of interest and enquires – enrol@idfs.net.au

We are looking forward to welcoming you in 2026.

Kind Regards
IDFS

Note: After this time, enrolments for 2026 will continue to be accepted until mid-December, and will re-open in early January, availability allowing.

2025 Expressions of Interest

Please email enrol@idfs.net.au for any 2025 enrolment enquires.

Fees and Funding

IDFS is a recipient of funding under the NSW Department of Education’s Start Strong Preschool program and fee relief is available for families of eligible children, aged 3 and above - for further information, visit: Start Strong for families (nsw.gov.au)

Child Care Subsidy will be accessible for those attending a Long Day Care service. Including, both infants from birth to three years old and those who participate in a preschool program offered through Long Day Care services. Please ensure you are registered and approved to receive Child Care Subsidy with Human Services before completing your enrolment - for further information, visit: Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia 

A comprehensive schedule of IDFS Fees will be accessible on this website before long.

Your Understanding Makes a Difference

The demand for Early Education and Care services consistently exceeds supply in our region. We value your understanding and patience as we navigate this process. Our dedicated team at IDFS is committed to ensuring every child's access to early education. We're keen on making this process as smooth as possible for everyone, and your feedback is instrumental in this endeavor.

If you have questions or concerns related to enrolment, please email us at enrol@idfs.net.au rather than reaching out to the services directly. We're here to help!