At our OOSH centres located in Arcadia Vale, Blacksmiths, Coal Point, Glendale East, Marks Point, Merewether Heights, Mount Hutton, and Wangi Wangi, we provide high-quality childcare services tailored for working parents across Newcastle. Our centres offer comprehensive before and after school care as well as vacation care programs during school holidays, ensuring that children are cared for year-round in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our experienced and dedicated educators provide exceptional care for children aged 4 to 12, fostering an environment where children feel relaxed, engaged, and inspired. At our centres, children can explore their creativity through art, construct sculptures in craft sessions, and enhance their motor skills with building blocks. Each day is filled with fun, interactive activities that encourage learning and development in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.
We recognise that every child is unique, with their own talents, learning styles, and personalities. Our fully qualified staff are committed to understanding each child's individual needs and ensuring their social, emotional, and physical development is nurtured. We design our activities to be both educational and entertaining, helping children grow while having fun.
We recognise that every child is unique, with their own talents, learning styles, and personalities. Our fully qualified staff are committed to understanding each child's individual needs and ensuring their social, emotional, and physical development is nurtured. We design our activities to be both educational and entertaining, helping children grow while having fun.
All of our childcare educators are highly trained and qualified to provide the best possible care. In addition to their childcare qualifications, our staff are certified in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management, and Child Protection, ensuring the highest safety standards for all children. We follow the national teacher-to-student ratio guidelines and ensure that all of our services comply with government regulations and laws.
Our fees are designed to be affordable, but they do not include your Child Care Benefit (CCB) or Child Care Rebate (CCR) deductions. To get the maximum benefit you are entitled to, we encourage families to contact Centrelink for assistance. These rebates can significantly reduce the out-of-pocket cost of care, making our services more accessible to working parents.
The OOSH & Vacation Care team at Arcadia Vale offers an excellent solution for families seeking childcare during non-school hours and school holidays. The centre provides a diverse range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and educational games, ensuring that children remain engaged and entertained in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Our Blacksmiths OOSH & Vacation Care provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children to participate in activities and have fun during non-school hours and vacation periods. The centre offers a range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and educational games to keep children engaged and entertained.
The OOSH & Vacation Care team at Coal Point offers an ideal solution for families in need of childcare during after-school hours and school holidays. The centre provides a wide variety of activities, from sports and arts and crafts to educational games, ensuring children stay engaged and entertained in a fun and safe environment.
Glendale OOSH & Vacation Care is our newest centre, offering before and after school care, and vacation care to parents and their children in the Newcastle region. Enrolment enquiries can be made by calling 0431 860 342.
Our OOSH & Vacation Care programs at Marks Point offer a diverse range of activities to keep children engaged and entertained before and after school and during holidays. These activities include sports, arts and crafts, educational games, cooking, technology and science experiments, and excursions.
The dedicated team at Merewether Heights OOSH & Vacation Care, comprises of caring educators who support individuality. We believe the best way for a child to express themselves is through artistic outlets, surrounded by encouraging mentors.
Many parents feel guilt over working full-time and not being there for their children during working hours. Our educators at Mount Hutton OOSH & Vacation Care aspire to fill those hours with fun for all students enrolled, so parents can feel at ease.
The OOSH & Vacation Care team at Wangi Wangi provide a great option for families who need childcare during non-school hours and school holidays. The centre offers a wide variety of activities, such as sports, arts and crafts, and educational games, to keep children engaged and entertained in a safe and fun environment.
Monday to Friday:
Before School:
6:30 am – 9:00 am
After school:
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: Closed
Monday to Friday:
6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Affordable before school, after school, and vacation care for children in Newcastle. We provide fun and stimulating activities that are fully supervised, and available at competitive prices.
Looking for a centre where your child will feel safe and happy in the Newcastle region? Contact OOSH Newcastle for more information.
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