Merri Creek Primary School Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) is a not-for-profit service, operated by School Council. We have a strong focus on social and emotional learning in a relaxed, fun and safe environment. We are currently rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards by the Department of Education & Training.
Merri Creek OSHC operates Before Care, After Care, and Curriculum Day programs for families who need care for their children at these times.
Before Care operates from 7.30am to 8.45am with spaces available for up to 45 children. Breakfast is offered between 7:30am and 8:15am, with cereals, toast and spreads, yoghurt, and fresh fruit available each morning.
After Care operates from 3.30pm to 6.00pm with spaces available for up to 160 children. A healthy afternoon snack is available each day, consisting of fresh fruit and vegetable platters as well as some more substantial such as pasta, fried rice and a variety of vegetarian options. Children with dietary needs are catered for accordingly.
Kathy Marshall is the Coordinator
Tim Haines is the Assistant Coordinator
Ph: 9481 6091
oshc.merri.creek.ps@education.vic.gov.au
We have qualified and enthusiastic staff with a range of diverse interests and skills that they bring to the service.
Our program provides a wide variety of supervised high quality play, learning and life experiences and recreational activities which assist the social, emotional, creative and physical development of primary school age children, and are also appropriate to a child’s age, stage of development, family and cultural background.
To ensure a place it is essential to enrol your child and make a booking. We accept regular and casual bookings. We recommend that all families enrol, in the event that care is required in an emergency. Legally, we can only accept children at the service if they are enrolled.
FOR NEW FAMILY ENROLMENTS, CLICK HERE. (You will need to register with Smart Central)
If you already have a child enrolled with Merri Creek Primary School OSHC, please log in to Smart Central and add a new child to your existing account.
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