A new vacation care is coming to Balgowlah to relieve busy and exhausted families just in time for the summer school holidays.

Council is opening a new vacation care service at the existing North Harbour Pre-school after identifying demand for vacation care in the Balgowlah area.

The centre will be offering a pre-school vacation care program from January for children 4-6 years who are starting school in 2022 as well as school aged children aged 5 to 12 years.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said it would be a big relief for working parents in the Balgowlah area, especially after months of lockdown and online learning.

“The opening of this service couldn’t come at a better time for busy, working families,” Mayor Regan said.

“It’s a win for parents looking for quality, affordable care for their kids. And it’s going to be a blast for the children attending.

“The kids are going to love all of the fun and adventurous activities our educators have planned.”

School aged children can expect exciting excursions to Putt Putt Golf, Warringah Aquatic Centre and Warriewood movies.

Pre-school aged children will enjoy stimulating and educational activities at the centre, including art and craft, sports and outdoor play.

The Balgowlah vacation care service joins three existing Council operated centres offering high quality care for children aged between 5 and 12 years, during school holidays. Council’s other centres are located at Cromer, Forestville and Manly Vale.

The centres operate from Monday to Friday from 7.30am – 6pm during school holidays.

The vacation care programs are disability friendly, with extra support given to children with additional needs so they don’t miss out on all the fun. Please contact our vacation care team to discuss the process of registering your child.

Bookings for the summer school holidays will open on Monday 22 November.

For more information visit www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/services/children/child-care/vacation-care