Wait list

Adding your child to our wait list

In order to register your interest in a place at Orana Community Preschool, you must complete the wait list form below so we are able to contact you when places become available.

Tours for the next years enrolments begin in June and so it is recommended to have your child’s name down on our wait list before this, as places can fill up quickly for quality preschools.

Please note, once you have pressed send, you have submitted your form and your child’s name is then on our wait list. You will be contacted when vacancies open. If you are unsure your application has been received, please call 4951 6333.

2026 Enrolments

We provide either a two day placement or three day placement (hours differ).

Monday & Tuesday 8.30am-4pm

Or

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am – 3.15pm

Families on our wait list will be contacted mid-year to establish those still interested in a position. Places are offered on availability and according to The NSW Department of Education Priority of Access guidelines.

Visiting the centre

Before offering a position, you will be invited to bring your child in, to come and see the service and meet the staff to ensure we are the best fit for your family and discuss specific needs. 

If you have any questions prior to being offered a place, please call 4951 6333 or email us at admin@oranapreschool.com.au

Priority of access

Priority of access defined by the NSW Department of education is as follows:

Services are required to give equal priority of access to:

  • children who are at least 4 years old on or before the 31 July in that preschool year and not enrolled or registered at a school
  • children who are at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in that preschool year and are:
    • children from low income families
    • children from First Nations families
    • children with disability and/or additional needs
  • children with English language needs
  • children who are at risk of significant harm (from a child protection perspective)

There is no order of priority assigned to the list of above, however each service is responsible for managing their enrolments in line with priority of access requirements, own service enrolment policy and community needs.

Immunisation

The NSW parliament has passed a bill to amend the Public Health Act to strengthen vaccination enrolment requirements. From 1 January 2018 children who are unvaccinated due to their parent’s conscientious objection will no longer be able to attend preschool.

Families must provide an approved immunisation certificate that shows the child:

  • is fully immunised for their age, or
  • has a medical reason not to be vaccinated, or
  • is on a recognised catch-up schedule if their child has fallen behind with their vaccinations.

Only approved Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) forms can be accepted. Parents/guardians must provide a copy prior to enrolment.

Wait list application