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Parents Information and Responsibilities

This information is for parents or guardians so please take the time to read. 
Alternatively you can click on the link below to download this information for your own copy.
IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION DOWNLOAD

OOSH Opening Hours

VACATION CARE HOURS - 7.00 am - 6.00pm
  • ​All children must be signed in and out electronically each day by parent or guardian.

​CHILDREN MUST BE COLLECTED BY 6.00pm 
A late fee will be charged if children are not collected by 6.00pm
All children must be signed in and out electronically each day by parent or guardian.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
  • BSC - Before School Care - 6.45am to 9am
  • ​ASC - After School Care - 3.00pm to 6.30pm​
Our contact phone numbers are:  
OOSH Office:     6584 2627
​Educators:           0428 616 388 (while on excursion)
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Medication

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PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE MEDICATION IN CHILDREN'S BAGS 
  • Medication forms must be filled out and signed by parents or guardians daily for us to administer as directed.
  • All medication must be given to the responsible person in charge in the morning before signing your child in.
  • Medication must be in original packaging with child's name clearly marked including everything needed based on our Medication Policy. (Add Link)
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Lunch Boxes - Must be Nut Free

DURING VACATION CARE
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  • All food for the day must be supplied from home e.g. morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. 
  • Water Bottles also need to be supplied from home to keep your child hydrated.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

  • BSC - Breakfast options available until 7.40am
  • ASC - Afternoon Tea Snacks provided.
  • We are a Nut Free Centre
  • Children's lunch boxes MUST be peanut/nut free. We can provide information on healthy lunch box alternatives if you need help.
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Sun Safety

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CHILDREN MUST HAVE A HAT AT ALL TIMES
  • NO HAT, PLAY IN THE SHADE
  • Sun Safe Clothing - no singlet tops or sleeveless dresses.
  • Rash Shirts or T Shorts MUST be worn on swimming excursions.
  • Pack Sunscreen for your child, we will reapply throughout the day.
  • Water Bottles MUST be supplied from home to keep your child hydrated.

Camera's/Mobile Phones

CAMERA'S / MOBILE PHONES:
  • Please do not bring these items to Vacation Care, BSC and/or ASC as they are NOT permitted.
  • Children are not permitted to take photos on their cameras or phones at Vacation Care, BSC and/or ASC.
  • ​We do NOT give Internet access or permission to any children in our care.
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Our Fees

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Annual Registration Fee

An annual registration fee applies:  $20.00 for the 1st child, and  $10.00 per each additional child.
  • Full Vacation Care fees are $65.00 per day plus excursion fees. No food is provided, please pack for the full day.
  • BSC - Before School Care - $18.50           
            Breakfast options provided before 7.40am
  •  ASC - After School Care - $26.50 
             Afternoon tea provided
  • CCS - Child Care Subsidy is applied to reduce your fees if you have a complete enrolment. Payment of the gap is the parent or guardian's responsibility.
            CCS Website: Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia

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Incorporated as Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre since March 1978
Trading as an Australian Business No: 89592910624 since July 2000
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    • About Us >
      • Management Committee
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  • Tool Library - Port Macquarie
  • Programs & Activities
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