St Ives Public School

Truth and Courage

Telephone02 9144 1092

Emailstives-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Before & After School Care

St Ives OSHC Centre - KIDZONE       

Opening Times

  • Before school care: 7.00am to 8.35am 
  • After school care: 3.00pm to 6.30pm

Phone: 0419 566 232
Emailsioshc@primaryoshcare.com.au
Webwww.primaryoshcare.com.au

The Centre is managed by Primary OSHCare, an organisation whose mission is to provide families and communities with access to high quality Out of School Hours Care services. The Centre staff and extended team work hard to cater for the unique needs of the community. Parents are warmly invited to participate in the program and general operation by contributing to Newsletters, attendance at meetings, suggestions, questionnaires and surveys.

Staff

A trained and experienced Coordinator is employed to manage the Centre locally. The Coordinator is assisted by specially selected and experienced staff who are closely supervised and supported by a dedicated Regional Manager who is in daily contact and who visits the centre weekly. Staff are encouraged to attend ongoing training and development based on industry expectations and also personal and professional goals.

Hours of operation

  • The Centre is open between the hours of 7.00am and 8.35am and 3.00pm and 6.30pm during the school term. Children are generally signed out of Kidzone at 8.35am so that they can participate in school playground play with the other children.
  • Vacation Care operates between 7.00am and 6.30pm week days during school holidays. Care is also offered between 7.00am and 6.30pm on Pupil free days
  • The Centre is closed on Public Holidays

Provisions

Breakfast is served from 7.30 to 8.15am and afternoon tea at around 4.00pm. Children are offered fresh fruit on arrival at the Centre at 3.30pm. Drinking water is available at all times.

Enrolment

To enrol in the service, please contact the centre.

Vacation care

Staff plan a varied program offering children experiences and opportunities distinct from their usual routine. Parental and child input is valued in creating an interesting and stimulating program both during the planning stages and in evaluations after each Vacation Care period. We look forward to a positive and meaningful association with your family. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Contact: 0419 566 232 or email: sioshc@primaryoshcare.com.au