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Out of School Hourse Care is a non-profit service designed to provide high quality and affordable child care and education services for children on a casual, part-time or emergency basis.
The centre, based at Pooraka Primary School, aims to assist families with primary school-aged children. We provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment for all children that focuses on encouraging well-balanced growth and development – physically, emotionally, intellectually, linguistically, socially and culturally.
Each child is recognised as unique with individual needs – this is recognised as one of the cornerstones of our activities. Understanding the need for parent support; we encourage parents and/or carers to participate in the operation of O.S.H.C. Our staff promotes the benefits of parent involvement and we regularly liaise with you as part of developing tailored programs for children.
Children are actively encouraged to take part in a wide variety of supervised games and craft, both indoors and outdoors. It doesn’t matter where your child attends school, all are welcome and, in many instances, parents share travel arrangements.
Safety
Unwell children are advised to remain at home to ensure your children’s health.
Convenience
The centre is conveniently located so you can collect your child at any time, or call in for a brief visit.
Our staff are available throughout the day to answer any queries you might have and can be contacted on 0401121398.
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Multicultural
O.S.H.C acknowledges the needs of different cultures and maintains an interest in providing additional support services for families from non-English speaking backgrounds
Costs
Enrolment
Pooraka Primary School is open during office hours and can be contacted on 8262 1010 or you can speak directly to the O.S.H.C Coordinator by phoning 0401121398.
