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Anna Smitsman

Ready to join the fun?

We know workdays don’t always line up neatly with school hours — and that the juggle can be very real.
That’s where OOSH come in. Before and after school, we’re here to give your child the space to play, explore, unwind, and just be a child… while giving you a little breathing room in your day.
Whether you need a regular spot or just the occasional helping hand, getting started is simple.
First, enrol with your local OOSH. Then, apply for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) through MyGov. Once your enrolment is confirmed, booking sessions is as easy as a few clicks on our app.
Just follow the steps below to secure a spot — and let the fun begin.
How to Enrol

Browse this page to find your nearest OOSH and enquire by submitting a form. Prefer to speak with someone directly? Contact the Centre Director at the service for assistance.

Once the Director receives your enquiry form, organise a walk through   / meet and greet to tour the service.

Once you’ve met the Director, we will provide you with an enrolment pack which includes integrating you to:

  • Xap – where you will complete your child’s enrolment form. This is also how you can make permanent/occasional care bookings
  • Kinderloop – how we communicate with you and share information about your child while with us
How to make a permanent booking

Permanent bookings ensure consistency for your family while also guaranteeing your child has a spot on that particular day, morning or afternoon.

Upon enrolment, or at any point through the year, speak with your director who ask you to fill in a booking request form. This is where you can specify which day/time you wish to book until further notice.

           

How to book occasional care (once your child is enrolled)

If your child already attends OOSH, you can easily book occasional care through the Xap Smile APP.

  • Log into the Smile APP on your device
  • Select the bookings icon → Select the Green + Button
  • Select the name of the child the casual booking is for → Select the payment account details to be invoiced for the booking
  • Select the Room for the casual day → select the Session (Fee) for the casual day
  • Select the Booking type as Casual → Select the Date/s from the calendar and select Done
  • Tick that you agree to the Services Booking Terms and Conditions → Select Request booking → Select OK
  • Need to cancel? Select the Bookings iconSelect the 3 dot menu for the incorrect/no longer required Casual Day → Select Cancel Booking → Add in the Cancellation Reason and Select Confirm Cancellation → The Cancelled Date will display within your Booking details.

If your child does not yet attend a BFS Children’s Services centre, you will need to register before booking occasional care. Please follow the steps to enrol first.

 

 

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