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Alice Logan

Choosing care for your child outside of school hours is a big decision. Families want more than supervision. They want to know their child feels safe, happy, included, and excited to be there.

Our Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) services provide supervised care, play and learning opportunities before and after school, as well as during school holidays. It is a place where children can unwind after a busy day, connect with friends, discover new interests, and enjoy experiences that support their growth and wellbeing.
For parents, peace of mind comes from knowing their child is supported by qualified educators who create engaging programs filled with creativity, active play, exploration, and opportunities for social and emotional development. Because OOSH is more than child care. It is a place where children belong, build friendships, develop confidence, embrace challenges, and learn skills beyond the classroom.

On-Site Educational Leaders and Nominated Supervisors

At OOSH for 5–12-year-olds, we prioritise quality care and safety by ensuring educators, leaders and nominated supervisors are present every day. Each day, we have a minimum of two leaders on-site, meaning our most experienced educators are directly engaged with the children, guiding play, learning, and daily experiences.

Commitment to Safety with Two Educators

Safety is one of our core values. While sector regulations require one adult for every 15 children, we go above and beyond by ensuring two educators are always rostered on, regardless of the number of children in attendance.

This approach is about more than compliance, it’s about creating a safe, supportive, and confident environment for children to explore. It also ensures that no educator is ever alone with children, our fundamental safeguarding principle that enhances safety and trust for everyone.

Tailored Programs for Individual Interests

Because our leaders are hands-on and connected with the children every day, our programs are shaped by their interests and the communities they belong to, even the reticent children.

Our play and movement-based experiences might include sport, climbing, exploring nature, gardening, caring for animals, STEM activities, or the arts, all thoughtfully designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Every OOSH program is unique, reflecting the children and families who attend, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Putting Children First

Everything we do at OOSH centres around children’s needs, safety, and well-being. By combining experienced on-site leadership with our two-educator model, we create a warm, engaging environment where children feel supported to play, learn, and thrive.

Our commitment to quality leadership and safety means that every child enjoys a safe, enriching, and truly a fun OOSH experience.

 

 

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