Creche

Our creches allow you to use facilities within our major Aquatic Centres while your children are cared for by professional and friendly staff.

Our creches provide quality care and activities for little ones between the ages of 8 weeks and until they turn 6 years.

We provide:

  • a friendly and safe environment for children and babies
  • nappy changing facilities for under 2 years
  • fun activities for all ages

All staff hold current Working With Children Checks and First Aid qualifications. 

How to book

Please ensure you download and read the creche information sheet and complete the Family registration form below prior to attending your first creche booking.

For your convenience, please book before attending. Please use the following links to book:

AKAC online first time and casual user portal

AAC online first time and casual user portal

LPAC online first time and casual user portal

Multi visit passes are also available for the creche. To purchase a 10-visit pass please use the links below. Visit passes can be used at any of our locations, we recommend purchasing through the centre you will visit the most.

AKAC 10 visit pass

AAC 10 visit pass

LPAC 10 visit pass
 

About creche

Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC) 

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm (Closed Public Holidays, Saturday and Sunday)

Ashfield Aquatic Centre (AAC)

Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and Saturdays 8am to 11am, (Closed Public Holidays and Sundays)

Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) 

Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and Saturdays 8.30am to 11.30am (Closed Public Holidays and Sundays) 

Price per child (per hour)$6.40
10 visit pack$56.60
Max 2 hours of care

For more information about our creches, please email us at:
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre: akac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au 
Ashfield Aquatic Centre: aac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au 
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre: lpac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Creche information for families

Please download our Creche Information Sheet prior to attending your first booking.

Creche Information Sheet
PDF | 116.77KB

Lodge a creche family registration form

Please select which centre(s) you use the crèche at
Enmore Park, Black Street, Marrickville
160 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield
Mary Street, Lilyfield
Please enter at least one daytime contact phone number.

Please tick the appropriate answers below in relation to your child.

Are you child’s immunisations up to date?
Is your child currently taking any medication?
Does your child have additional needs?
Please note: If you've answered 'yes' you must also complete the crèche additional needs form.
Does your child have any allergies?
Please note: If you've answered 'yes' you must also complete the crèche additional needs form.

Lodge a creche additional needs form

If you have selected yes on the crèche family registration form for additional needs or allergies, please ensure the below form is completed prior to your booking.

This form must be completed for each child with additional needs, allergies or medical conditions prior to attending the crèche. Please note that all users of the crèche must remain on the grounds of the centre whilst your child is in our care.

Please select which centre(s) you use the crèche at
Enmore Park, Black Street, Marrickville
160 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield
Mary Street, Lilyfield

By submitting this form you are confirming that in the case of an emergency, you give the child-minding staff permission to administer the treatment described above for you child.

Page last updated: 12 Mar 2026
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Sydney Basin.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30am to 5pm

Phone

02 9392 5000

Mail

PO Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049

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