Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)

HCOS offers childcare and playgroups in many formats and venues throughout the Hawkesbury

If you think this program below could be of benefit to you, please contact the HCOS OSHC Team:

  • Phone during our office hours, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm.
  • Outside those times, you are welcome to leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
  • You can also send us an email, or use our form here.
  • Enrolment applications are usually processed within 3–5 working days.

Our OSHC caters for school-aged children from kindergarten to Year 6

HCOS employs qualified, experienced and happy staff who aim to provide a stimulating, enjoyable environment for all children. All staff are trained in first aid. At all times our high-quality service maintains staff-to-child ratios of 1:15 in-centre, 1:8 on excursions and 1:5 around water.

Activities vary from week to week, ranging from arts and crafts to sports activities, cooking, games, dance and much more. Our activities are designed to encourage all developmental areas. For special programming needs please speak to one of our friendly staff members.

Schools

  • Comleroy Road Public School
  • Hawkesbury Independent School
  • Kurrajong Public School
  • Kurrajong North Public School
  • Kuyper Christian School

Hours

  • Before School Care: 7.00am–9.00am
  • After School Care: 3.00pm–6.30pm
  • Vacation Care: 7.00am–6.30pm

Meals

  • During Before School Care, breakfast is provided between 7am and 8am.
  • During After School Care, we provide a nutritional afternoon tea.
  • We cater for allergies and intolerances to any foods, so please let us know about your child/ren.

Fees

Refundable Bond (OSHC only)$100 per child
Administration Fee (OSHC only)$20.00 per child
Maximum $40.00 per family
Before School Care – Permanent$30.00
Before School Care – Casual$35.00
After School Care– Permanent$38.00
After School Care – Casual$45.00
Vacation Care$80.00
Late collection fee
(After School Care & Vacation Care)
$15.00 per every 15 minutes or part thereof
Non-notification of absence fee$40.00

Childcare subsidy

Most families are eligible for childcare benefit. To apply, call Centrelink and give them the appropriate provider number:

HCOS provider numbers
Before & After School Care: 407014002C
Vacation Care: 555010733A

Grievances and complaints

If you have a complaint about our childcare services please contact us and we will respond as soon as we can.

Who helps the HCOS OSHC happen?

NSW Department of Education

HCOS OHSC programs are licensed by the NSW Department of Education.

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