To provide a quality primary school-aged childcare service for Beaumaris North Primary School Outside School Hours Care which is community-based, flexible and meets each child’s need for care in a creative, stimulating, safe and secure environment before and after school.

The Beaumaris North Primary School Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program operates on a non-profit basis and was established in 1990. The Beaumaris North Primary School Council is the sponsor of the service however the management of the service lies with the OSHC Committee of Management. A Coordinator is employed to operate the two programs on a day to day basis.

The program operates before and after school and whole days are offered when the school has a Pupil Free Day.

The Beaumaris North Primary School Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program operates out of the portable at the oval end of the school. Outdoor areas of the school including the oval and playgrounds are also used.

The Before School Care Service operates from 7.30am to 8.45am each weekday during school terms for 42 weeks of the year. A healthy, varied breakfast is provided each morning as part of the service.

During Term 1, Prep students remain in care until 9.00am and are then taken to their class line up area by an OSHC staff member.

The After School Care Service operates from 3.30pm to 6.00pm each weekday during school terms for 42 weeks of the year. A nutritious snack is provided after school as part of the service. The service also provides an extensive program of creative and recreational experiences for the children.

Prep students are collected from their classroom by an OSHC staff member.

After School Care is also available to those who are unable to collect their child at our earlier end of term dismissal time of 2.30pm and our earlier end of year dismissal time of 1.30pm. Bookings must be made in advance.

Whole days are offered when the school has a Pupil Free Day. Bookings must be made at least two days prior to the scheduled Pupil free day.

Fees

• Full day (7.30am – 6.00pm)      $70
• Morning (7.30am – 1.00pm)      $40
• Afternoon (1.00pm – 6.00pm)    $40

Breakfast and Afternoon Tea Provided (BYO lunch and morning tea, no nuts)

Activities

• Musical and indoor games
• Art/craft activities
• Outdoor games and free play

Please note that bicycles, roller blades or scooters are NOT permitted.

Permanent and booked care shall be charged at the full fee unless prior written notice of at least 8 days is given to advise of a cancellation, or a doctor’s certificate within 48 hours is supplied to the Coordinator. If no cancellation is received or cancellations are made after the specified time, the full fee for the session will be charged. Persistent cancellations or cancellations for an extended period may jeopardise the child’s permanent place in the program. 

Before School Care     $17 per session (includes breakfast)

After School Care        $29 per session (includes afternoon tea)

Pupil free days

• Full day (7.30am – 6.00pm)   $70
• Morning (7.30am – 1.00pm)   $40
• Afternoon (1.00pm – 6.00pm) $40

On 2 July 2018, the Child Care Subsidy commenced and replaced the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) with a single, means-tested subsidy that is paid directly to providers to be passed on to families as reduced fees. For more information and to claim, please see the Department of Human Services website: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy

OSHC Fees Policy

OSHC payments (in any amount) can be made via Qkr or via Direct Deposit to the schools bank account listed on the bottom of your Statement. Please ensure to state the payment is for OSHC to ensure your payment is allocated to OSHC.

Phone: 9589 3699 or 0484 916 457*

*This phone is turned on during before and after school care session times (7:30 – 9am and 3:30 -6pm). Please refrain from texting this number.