Outside school hours care

Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) offers quality care for children ranging in age from kindergarten through to Year 6. Both structured and unstructured play is encouraged within the bounds of a safe environment at all times. Our centres aim to reflect an inclusive approach that respects the diversity of all children and their families.

Our centres offer:

  • Out of school hours care for all children aged from kindergarten through to Year 6.
  • Breakfast is available for children arriving before 8am and healthy snacks are provided for afternoon tea.
  • Child focused recreational activities including art, craft, indoor and outdoor games, sport, drama, music, cooking and reading.

About our educators

Experienced and trained educators will be responsible for the care of your children through preparation and implementation of a daily program of activities.

All permanent educators are qualified in first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis management.

Educators at the centre are supported and supervised by a qualified and experienced Outside School Hours Coordinator and well as Council's Children's Services Coordinator.

Fee information

Fees are outlined in the current Port Stephens Council Fee Schedule.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available to most families. To register and find out more contact Centrelink.

Fee payment policy

Permanently booked positions are to be paid for the days for which the child is enrolled whether the child attends or not, except for public holidays and some school holiday periods.

Fees are to be maintained at 2 weeks in advance. If fees are not maintained, care may be cancelled. Any reduction in days permanently booked requires 14 days notice.

All account enquiries are to be directed to the administration staff during office hours.

Bookings

To make a booking at any of our centres please contact:

Our centres

Our location:

  • Fern Bay Public School, Vardon Road, Fern Bay

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 7 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 3 to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Fern Bay Public School
  • Stockton Public School
  • St Peter's Primary School

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • Grahamstown Public School, Hastings Drive, Raymond Terrace

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 6:30 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 3 to 6pm

Vacation Care hours of operation:

  • From 6:30am to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Grahamstown Public School

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • Medowie Public School hall, Ferodale Road, Medowie

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 7 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 2:45 to 6pm

Vacation Care hours of operation:

  • From 7am to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Medowie Public School
  • Wirreanda Public School
  • Medowie Christian School
  • Aspect Hunter School

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • Corner of William and Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 7 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 2:30 to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Raymond Terrace Public School
  • Irrawang Public School
  • Grahamstown Public School
  • St Brigids Primary School
  • Aspect Hunter School

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • Seaham Public School hall, Still Street, Seaham

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Afternoons from 3 to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Seaham Public School

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • Shoal Bay Public School hall, Rigney Street, Shoal Bay

OOSH Hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 7 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 2:30 to 6pm

Vacation Care hours of operation:

  • From 7am to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Shoal Bay Public School
  • St Michael's Primary School

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • Tomaree Public School, Salamander Way, Salamander Bay

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 6:30 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 3 to 6pm

Vacation Care hours of operation:

  • From 7am to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Tomaree Public School
  • St Michael's Primary School
  • St Phillip's Christian College

Enquiries:

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Our location:

  • OOSH building at Wirreanda Public School, Brocklesby Road, Medowie

OOSH hours of operation:

  • Mornings from 7 to 9am
  • Afternoons from 3 to 6pm

Schools in our local area:

  • Wirreanda Public School
  • Medowie Public School
  • Medowie Christian School
  • Aspect Hunter School

Enquiries:

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