Before
& After Care 

After School Care & Vacation Care

A familiar place to play, explore and unwind.

Our school-run care program offers children a welcoming environment where they can enjoy time with friends, explore their interests and try something new.

Led by our experienced OSH Coordinator, Rebecca “Bec” Messer, our educators get to know each child and work with families to help them feel comfortable, included and connected.

The service is managed by Lower Plenty Primary School under the oversight of School Council, keeping it closely connected to our school community.

After School Care

Monday to Friday | 2:45–6:00 pm

After a busy day of learning, children need opportunities to relax, play and choose how they spend their afternoon.

Our program balances organised activities with free play and quiet options. Children can enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, sport, science, team games, drama and dance, with activities shaped by their interests and ideas.

Whether your child enjoys creative projects, active games or a quieter afternoon, our educators support them to participate in ways that suit them.

Vacation Care

School holiday activities in a familiar setting.

Our Vacation Care program gives children opportunities to stay connected with friends and enjoy varied experiences during the school holidays.

Creative activities, hands-on projects, games and active play encourage children to explore, collaborate and have fun. Each holiday program offers a planned selection of activities, with opportunities for children to make choices and contribute ideas.

Thoughtfully Planned, Connected to Our Community

Both programs are guided by My Time, Our Place, the framework for school-age care. Our approach supports children’s wellbeing, independence, creativity and sense of belonging.

Philosophy

The values, which underpin Lower Plenty Primary School OSHC for the provision of a quality service, provide that the children’s physical, emotional and social needs are met in a safe, caring and supportive environment. The best interests of the child are of paramount concern.

Our Program

Our Service is fundamentally child-centred – children have a voice and agency through all aspects of what we do and our strong long-term core of educators provide stability and continuity to our OSHC team. Each child’s knowledge, ideas, culture and abilities are the foundation of the program. We provide opportunities for children to maximise their learning by creating an environment where they can confidently explore and engage socially and physically. The activities include structured and non-structured play, tailored to each child under the Government’s My Time Our Place Framework.

Activities are based around arts and crafts, cooking, sport, science, team games, drama and dance. Homework time can also be catered for upon request.

Hours

After School Care operates from 2:45pm to 6:00pm.  It costs $26.00 for the session and parents are eligible for a CCS rebate.

CCS

Childcare subsidy (CCS) is a payment made to eligible families to assist with the cost of work or study related childcare. This is made directly to the service to reduce your fees.

To ensure you receive the CCS, you must provide on your application, the Customer Reference Number (CRN), date of birth of the caregiver who is registered against the chid in care and the CRN and date of birth for each child who will be in care. This is a unique number given to each individual family member. Once processed through our system, you will need to confirm your child’s enrolment via Mygov before CCS payments will be made.

Where CCS is not received, it will be your responsibility to follow this up with Family Assistance Office (FAO). The FAO can be contacted by telephone on 136 150 to clarify your eligibility.

Contact OSH

OSH Office (2:45 to 6:00) –  03 9432 0766

School Office (7:30 to 2:45) – 03 9435 2585

Daniel (outside hours or if you cannot reach OSH) – 0477 357 176

Email: oshc@lowerplentyps.vic.edu.au

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