Out of school hours care for your school

Your community-first Out of School Hours Care service

Are you a primary school looking for an out of school hours care (OSHC) provider who truly puts back into your community?

Do you want your OSHC provider to have expertise in early childhood development and family wellbeing?

Do you want a Before and After School Care program which caters to children with differing abilities and needs?

As a not for profit, community services organisation we work to build a stronger, more connected and supported community. Every day we work with children, families and individuals to meet their varied and complex needs in the areas of family services, early childhood development, education and care.

You can find out more about who we help here. 

Why should Windermere provide your Out of School Hours Care (Before and After School Care) services?

Our Out of School Hours and Holiday Care services provide quality education and care that supports positive learning opportunities.

As your Out of School Hours Care provider we are:

• a community-based not for profit organisation
• an experienced and reputable early education & care provider
• specialists in early intervention, early childhood development and family support services.

Before and after school care program features

Windermere’s Before and After School Care programs can be tailored to your school’s needs and include:       

• Outside school hours care (before and after school program incorporating snacks, structured play activities and learning)
• School holiday/vacation care (including snacks, meals and program of incursions and excursions)
• Accessible programs which support children with additional needs. We work with families to create an individual inclusion plan.
• Support for children for additional care needs, such as specific cultural practices, family beliefs or personal lifestyle choices.
• Cost effective session rates.

We currently service primary schools in Melbourne’s south east.

Out of school hours care learning framework

Windermere’s OSHC program is informed by the approved OSHC learning framework, My Time, Our Place. The program provides opportunities for children to collaborate with educators through meaningful interactions, play and leisure activities.

All planned experiences align with national framework outcomes. Experiences will include a variety of activities to support children’s developmental needs and interests. Typically this includes:

• Small and large group games
• Cooking groups
• Art and craft
• Construction and woodwork
• Books and literacy activities
• Science, nature and technology
• Group sports programs
• Project work and homework help.

Child Safety

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 here.

Enquire about setting up an OSHC program with us today!

If you are looking for a tailored, community focused and inclusive Out of School Hours Care program for your school we can help!

Enquire using the form below or speak to our team on 1300 946 337.