Camden Preschool & Long Day Care Centre
For families in Camden seeking quality child care and preschool enrolment, Blinky Belle makes the process easy and convenient.
Enrol online or visit us at our Camden centre, and we'll send you an official Offer of Enrolment.
For Camden families enrolled at Blinky Belle Preschool, all child care fees are paid directly by secure direct debit, either weekly or fortnightly. You’ll receive a clear fee statement every week via email or print, ensuring easy tracking and transparency.
Our fee structure is reviewed annually, with updates typically taking effect each August, unless otherwise notified.
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) helps Camden families save on child care by reducing fees automatically. To access CCS, update your details and complete the Subsidy Assessment through your Centrelink account on myGov.
For enrolment at Blinky Belle, have your Customer Reference Number (CRN) ready so we can apply your subsidy and help make quality child care more affordable.
Camden families may also qualify for Additional Child Care Subsidy and rebates from the State and Federal governments. Options include support for grandparents, special needs, and registered or informal care arrangements.
To check your eligibility for these programs, it’s best to contact the Family Assistance Office. They can guide you through benefits tailored to your family’s needs, helping make child care more accessible.
Blinky Belle Preschool in Camden follows the Australian Government’s Priority of Access Guidelines for child care.
When places are limited or a waitlist applies, priority is given to children most in need, including those at risk and families meeting work or study requirements. These priorities are only used when necessary, ensuring fair access to our early education services.
At Blinky Belle Preschool, staff will contact your child’s Authorised Person or Emergency Contact if your child shows signs of illness or develops a temperature of 38 degrees or higher. For contagious illnesses, we follow exclusion periods and require medical clearance before your child returns.
In emergencies, or if immediate collection isn’t possible, an ambulance may be called. Any medication, including paracetamol for high fevers, is only given with your permission and as part of your child’s care plan.
For safety, all medications must be listed on your child’s enrolment form and signed by an Authorised Person. Medications need to have your child’s name, dosage, and details clearly on the pharmacist’s label, and should be handed to staff on arrival for secure storage.
Blinky Belle does not give any non-prescribed medicine except for approved paracetamol when a child’s temperature reaches 38 degrees or higher—this requires enrolment form consent.
We encourage Camden families to visit Blinky Belle Preschool before your child’s first day to help everyone feel comfortable and settled. On your child’s first morning, our welcoming staff will greet you, guide you to their room, and help get them started.
Take a few extra minutes to sign in and organise belongings. When leaving, reassure your child about when you’ll return, and let them bring a comfort item like a teddy or blanket. We’ll call you with updates during the day, and you’re always welcome to contact us with any questions.
At Blinky Belle Preschool, your child’s safety is our top priority. Photo ID is required for Authorised or Emergency Contacts on their first pick-up, and all further sign-in and sign-out is completed electronically by mobile and PIN.
Please arrive by closing time to avoid late fees, as staff are charged $5 per minute per child for overtime—this isn’t covered by the Child Care Subsidy. For toilet training and active play, dress your child in practical, comfortable clothing that’s easy for them to manage and okay to get messy.
Pack formula or breast milk, bottles, spare clothes, a jumper or sun hat, drink bottle, comforters, cot sheets, a small bag and any listed medications for Blinky Belle Preschool.
Make sure weather-appropriate items and all medications are included on your child’s enrolment form.
Blinky Belle cares for children from six weeks to six years old – babies, toddlers and preschoolers – at our long day care centre in Camden.
We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year. The centre closes for about two weeks over Christmas and New Year.
Blinky Belle is at 1A Ironbark Avenue, Camden NSW 2570, a short walk from the Camden town centre. We welcome families from Camden and across the Macarthur region.
Both. Blinky Belle is an approved long day care centre for children aged six weeks to six years, and runs a preschool program (Big Explorers) that prepares children for kindergarten, including Big School Week.
Blinky Belle is rated Meeting National Quality Standard in all seven quality areas, as listed on the ACECQA national register (service approval SE-00006383).
Blinky Belle is approved for 29 places, so it is a small, family-owned centre where educators get to know every child and family.
Yes. Eligible families can receive the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which reduces fees automatically. Complete your Subsidy Assessment through Centrelink on myGov and give us your Customer Reference Number (CRN) when you enrol.
Contact us through the website, call (02) 4655 6555 or visit the centre in Camden. We will then send you an official Offer of Enrolment. We recommend booking a tour first.
Fees are paid by secure direct debit, weekly or fortnightly, and you receive a fee statement every week. Fees are reviewed annually, usually each August.
Our programs follow the National Quality Framework and the Australian Government's Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) – Belonging, Being and Becoming – led by qualified educators.
Yes. Our in-house chef prepares healthy menus for the children each day. Families of babies supply formula or breast milk and bottles.
Pack spare clothes, a jumper or sun hat, a drink bottle, comforters, cot sheets, a small bag and any medications listed on the enrolment form. For babies, also bring formula or breast milk and bottles.
No. Blinky Belle Pre-School and Long Day Care is at 1A Ironbark Avenue, Camden. Blinky Bill Preschool and Long Day Care is a separate centre in Elderslie.