As a community services organisation, we draw on many years of experience in early childhood development and education to offer an Out of School Hours Care program that puts your child, your school and your community first.
Windermere’s Out of School Hours Care (also known as Before and After School care) services are designed to meet the needs of your family and your school. Our professional educators are informed by the early years' framework (My time, Our Place) and offer:
Our programs are designed to be inclusive and support children with additional needs (including physical needs, cultural practices, family beliefs or personal lifestyle choices). We work with families to create individual inclusion plans so all children can gain the most from our before and after-school care services.
Before and after-school care is available at the following locations.
Centre contact details are during program hours only.
Before School Care from 6.30am - 9am.
After School Care from 3.30pm - 6.30pm.
For emergencies during OSHC times, please call 0499 700 501 to speak to an educator.
Before School Care from 6.30am – 8.30am.
After School Care from 3.30pm - 6.30pm.
For emergencies during OSHC times, please call 0499 190 055 to speak to an educator.
Before School Care from 6.30am – 9am.
After School Care from 3.30pm - 6.30pm.
For emergencies during OSHC times, please call 0418 987 671 to speak to an educator.
Before School Care from 6.30am – 8.30am.
After School Care from 3.10pm - 6.30pm.
For emergencies during OSHC times, please call 0459 287 229 to speak to an educator.
Before School Care from 6.30am – 8.45am.
After School Care from 3.30pm - 6.30pm.
For emergencies during OSHC times, please call 0499 800 502 to speak to an educator.
You have the option to book casual sessions or ongoing before and after-school care sessions.
Our Out of School Hours Care rates are designed to be cost-effective, with a discount for ongoing (permanent) bookings.
| Ongoing booking | Casual Booking | |
|---|---|---|
| Morning session | Ongoing booking$25 | Casual Booking$30 |
| Afternoon session | Ongoing booking$31 | Casual Booking$36 |
*Late fee: $5 per 5 minutes (not eligible for CCS)
For more information, see our 2023 OSHC Fee Schedule.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available to eligible families. Determine your eligibility or call Services Australia on 13 61 50, or log into your MyGov Account.
If your school is looking for a local, community-based organisation to deliver your Out of-School Hours Care or School Holiday Care Programs, then we can help. Our friendly team will work with you to develop a customised program that meets the specific needs of your school and families.
Find out more about OSHC for your School.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children accessing our programs and services. We support the rights of the child and strive to deliver a child safe environment at all times. For more information, see our Protecting Children Policy.
Enrolling or finding out more is easy. Simply phone one of our friendly OSHC team on 1300 946 337.
There are a number of childcare options available and making the right choice for your child and your family is important. Find out more here.
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48 Webb Street
Boonwurrung Country
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Phone: 1300 946 337
Fax: (03) 9796 7650
Email: info@windermere.org.au
Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2024. All forms of discrimination, including that based on race, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, will not be tolerated. All employees, consumers and visitors are expected to behave in non-discriminatory ways.
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