Out of School Hours Care

Braeview OSHC, Out of School Hours Care is a quality service which meets the needs of children, parents, caregivers and the community before and after school hours as well as the term breaks.

BRAEVIEW OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE (BOSHC)

Braeview OSHC provides quality childcare to meet the needs of the children, parents, caregivers and community. We aim to provide a nurturing environment that is safe, friendly and welcoming, where school-aged children play, relax, build new skills and develop friendships.

The educators play an important role in the operation of the service and in the children’s lives. The development of each individual child is fostered through recognising the importance of learning through play and leisure in a variety of structured, child-initiated and spontaneous recreational activities, in a range of indoor and outdoor spaces.

BOSHC provides a program which is developmentally appropriate to the leisure needs of the children attending the service, and allows for the development of each child’s social, physical and emotional potential. The focus is children learning through play. Children can choose to participate in staff led experiences such as craft and sport/games or engage in their own free play. Children are encouraged to be involved in program planning, implementation and evaluation processes. Children brainstorm ideas for term time OSHC and each Vacation Care period.

Activities include art/craft, sports and outdoor games, mindfulness/Yoga, drama/dress-ups, board games, music, dance, cooking, science, puzzles, gardening, reading, construction. BOSHC is registered as an Activated OSHC with a focus on being active and healthy, with limited screen time. Only occasionally are movies and game consoles/iPads offered. Quiet areas are set up for homework. A creative play space is set up with different resources each term (such as a shop, office, school, campsite, hospital) and cushions and tee pees are provided for relaxation. We offer an opportunity for active play each day, including a range of sports and games utilising oval, courts, asphalt and the Hall.

Braeview OSHC adheres by the National Quality Standards (NQS) and the My Time Our Place Framework for School Age Care.  

Opening hours and fees

Before School Care:  $15 per session

• 6:30am to 8.45am (children are signed out from 8.30am under teacher supervision)

Afterschool Care:  $28 per session

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday– 3.10pm-6.15pm
• Tuesday- 2.20pm-6.15pm

Vacation Care 

• 6.45am – 6.15pm
• $65 per child per day early-bird fee
• $70 per child excursion days early-bird fee
• Additional casual fee of $5 per child per day for bookings made after the booking deadline for each Vacation Care period.

Pupil Free Days

• 6.30am – 6.15pm
• Fees as per Vacation Care

OSHC is CLOSED on public holidays and two weeks over Christmas.

Location and Facilities

OSHC is located behind the playground off the school car park. The entrance is under the verandah. The service has 3 rooms: Front Room (including OSHC Office); Kitchen/Dining Room; Back Room (carpeted play room). OSHC also utilises the school Hall and Activity Room. Outdoor areas used by OSHC include nearby playgrounds, asphalt areas and oval.

Enrolments and Bookings

Children must be enrolled prior to attendance. Please ensure you provide an enrolment form at least 48 hours prior to first attendance so we can set up the OSHC account; arrange an induction visit and follow up any medical/health/special needs requirements for your child. Enrolment packages are available at the OSHC service or you can email or phone OSHC to take a family package to your child’s classroom.

Bookings can be made on a permanent/ongoing basis or casually. Please speak to the Director or Responsible Person in charge of the session, when you provide your enrolment form about how to make bookings and if you have any queries.

Further information is available in the Family Handbook
The family handbook includes information on Childcare Subsidy (CCS), Service Philosophy, policies, procedures, meals provided, program, health, medication and much more.

Contact Details

Mobile: 0484 820 320

OSHC Office- 8387 5063 (no message system, preferred communication is via mobile number)

Email- oshc.braeview948@schools.sa.edu.au

Director – Kim Austin

Co-Director- Jackie Read