Outside of school hours care (OOSH)

Our school has an on-site outside of school hours care (OOSH) service. This service operates before and after school. We also provide care during school holidays and school development days. This is known as vacation care.

At our OOSH, we focus on supporting each child's growth and wellbeing. We do this through fun programs that encourage curiosity and a love for learning.

Before and after school care

Our before and after school OOSH service is available to all children who attend our school.

Hours

The program is available for all children at St Peters Public School from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Before School Care) & 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM (After School Care) each school day.

Vacation care

Our OOSH vacation care service is available to all K-6 children. You do not need to be enrolled at our school to attend our OOSH vacation care service.

Hours

During School Holidays & Pupil Free Days the service will operate from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Our outside school hours care provider - TheirCare

TheirCare provides our school community with exceptional Outside School Hours Care!

TheirCare provides an engaging and safe environment for all children. Children develop life-skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play-based programs.

To learn more about the wonderful services provided by TheirCare and enroll please visit the website: www.theircare.com.au

Families are eligible for a Government Rebate called the Child Care Subsidy which can reduce the cost per session by up to 90%.

For more information contact the school office or TheirCare Support Team on 1300 072 410.

TheirCare - Where Kids Love To Be!

TheirCare Handbook for Families (PDF 1.263 MB)

Location

The OSHC room is located on site (in the hall) at St Peters Public School in St Peters all children attending the service must be dropped off in the morning or collected in the afternoon by an authorised person and signed in and out of the OSHC room. Children in Year 2 and above can walk straight from their classrooms. Helping Hands staff will pick up and drop off the Prep and Year 1 students and escort them to and from the OSHC room.

Meals

A healthy breakfast is provided at Before School Care and a healthy afternoon tea at After School Care. In addition to these meals, children also can participate in cooking activities and the occasional special treat.

OOSH fees

TheirCare Fees and Hours (PDF 1.104 MB)

Eligible families can apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to reduce out-of-pocket OOSH fees.

Government subsidies

There are a number of schemes available to parents including;

Child Care Benefit (CCB) – CCB is a means tested benefit available to parents accessing Outside School Hours Care. The percentage benefit available to a family is determined by criteria including the number of children in care and household income. Helping Hands Network automatically lodges claims on behalf of parents, and only bills for the difference.

Child Care Rebate (CCR) – This rebate is available to all families, and entitles families to receive 50% of their out-of-pocket child care costs up to $7,500 per child per year. This can be claimed as a rebate paid quarterly. Alternatively, you can now arrange to have it paid direct to Helping Hands to reduce your upfront fee payment. If you would like to take up this second option, please contact Centrelink in the first instance, to make these arrangements.