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Practical guides and updates for Westmead & Northmead families — choosing care, subsidies, school readiness, and life at Jolly Frog.

Children engaged in play-based learning at Jolly Frog Kindergarten

Choosing childcare

Long day care vs preschool vs OSHC: which does your family need?

13 July 2026

A clear comparison of long day care, preschool and outside school hours care (OSHC) in NSW — ages, hours, focus and subsidies — to help you choose the right option for your child at Jolly Frog Kindergarten.