Blog & News
Practical guides and updates for Westmead & Northmead families — choosing care, subsidies, school readiness, and life at Jolly Frog.
Child Care Subsidy explained for NSW families in 2026: how much will you actually pay?
How the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy works in 2026-27: the maximum 90% subsidy, the income taper, the $15.19 hourly rate cap, the 3 Day Guarantee of 72 subsidised hours a fortnight, and what the gap fee looks like at Jolly Frog’s Westmead and Northmead centres.
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Our Westmead centre is being renovated — and we’re open as usual
Construction has started on a brand-new Jolly Frog Westmead. The centre stays open, the works are fenced off from children’s areas, and reduced fees are available during the build.
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Daycare tour checklist: the questions to ask when you visit a centre
A practical childcare tour checklist: what to check before you go, the questions to ask about safety, educators, the program, settling in and fees, and what to watch for while you are there.
Read more →The 3 Day Guarantee explained: what changed for Child Care Subsidy in 2026
Since 5 January 2026, every family eligible for the Child Care Subsidy gets at least 72 hours a fortnight of subsidised care. What changed, who gets 100 hours, what stays the same, and what it means at Jolly Frog.
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Settling your child into childcare: a practical guide to the first weeks
How to prepare your child for childcare, what the first days should look like, how to say goodbye, and how long settling in usually takes — practical steps from Australian parenting guidance.
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What is the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)? A guide for parents
The Early Years Learning Framework explained for parents: what it is, the five learning outcomes, the principles and practices behind it, and what it looks like in your child’s day.
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Long day care vs preschool vs OSHC: which does your family need?
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.
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