Enrolments

Enrolment Information

Our session days are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (9:30am - 2:30pm).

• Age requirements:

  • Playschool is only liscenced for children aged 3-5 years old.

  • Families may enrol in line with the ACT school year or at any stage (positions permitting).

• It is highly encouraged that children are toileting independently to attend (unfortunately we do not have the staffing to provide adequate active supervision and ensure that we maintain ratios if our staff are required to change nappies.

• Session fees for 2026 are currently* set at;

  • $80 per session and

  • $150 enrolment and resource fee (to be paid at the time of enrolment to secure your child’s place). This fee is non-refundable and covers the considerable work that is undertaken by our team in preparing and maintaining enrolments, the program and resources.

• Farrer Playschool operates in ACT school terms only, not including pupil free days. Families are not charged for Public Holidays which fall on their child's Playschool day, however absences due to sickness or a personal holiday are invoiced.

• Unfortunately, Farrer Playschool is not currently eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), however we are in the process of applying and hope to be able to offer it to families soon.

• Priority

  • Returning students (children who are completing a consecutive year at Playschool) then

  • Returning families (families who have had an older child attend Farrer Playschool) will be given first priority

  • After this, families are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

*Depending on enrolments and other factors, the committee may decide to reduce/increase fees during the year at its own discretion.

New Enrolments

We’re excited to welcome new and returning families to Farrer Playschool in 2026!
Please refer to the documents below for all the information you’ll need about our program, key dates, and how to apply.

• FAQ Document – Answers to common enrolment questions

• Enrolment Handbook – Details about our philosophy, daily routine, and fees

• Enrol for 2026 – Submit your online waitlist form

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at enrolments@farrerplayschool.com.au