Kingston City Council, Melbourne, Australia - School Aged Care (Primary)
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School Aged Care (Primary)

The City of Kingston provides a range of Primary School Aged Care programs at selected venues across the municipality. These programs include Vacation Care, Before School Care, After School Care and Curriculum Day Care.Children playing a board game with a carer.

Vacation Care
Our vacation care program operates throughout the school holidays at four venues across the municipality. The program offers care to primary school aged children Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) during school holidays. Qualified and experienced staff provide recreational activities for children to enjoy including excursions, workshops, sporting clinics, art and craft, games and cooking classes. For more information contact the Vacation Care Officer on 9581 4846.
 
Vacation Care Centres
Venue   Location   Contact    
Dingley Primary School   Centre Dandenong Rd, Dingley   0439 868 714    
Mentone Primary School   Childers St, Mentone   0439 868 718    
Southmoor Primary School   Rica St, Moorabbin   0439 868 713    
Bonbeach Program   Breeze St, Bonbeach   0439 868 716    
Yarrabah School   Mill Street, Aspendale   0418 437 832    

Before and After School Care
We offer quality accredited before and after school care for primary school aged children through the school term (excluding public holidays) in a supervised, relaxed, safe and fun environment. Programs provide positive social opportunities and cater for the children of parents who work, study or have other commitments. Activities include a range of age appropriate recreation oppurtunites including structured and unstructured indoor and outdoor games, art, craft, cooking and special events. For more details contact the School Age Care Admin on 9581 4867.
 
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Before School Care Centres
BSC Location   Phone No.   Schools that access service    
St Louis De Montforts Primary School   0419 308 102   St Louis De Montforts Primary, Edithvale Primary    
Dingley Primary School    0419 513 928   Dingley Primary    
Mentone Primary School   0419 519 637   St Patrick's Primary, Mentone Primary    
Moorabbin Primary School   0419 512 389   Moorabbin Primary    

After School Care Centres
ASC Location   Phone No.   Schools that access service    
St Louis De Montforts Primary School    0419 308 102   St Louis De Montforts Primary    
Moorabbin Primary School   0419 512 389   Moorabbin Primary, St Agnes Primary    
Dingley Primary School    0419 513 928   Dingley Primary    
Chelsea Primary School   0419 510 695   Carrum Primary, Bonbeach Primary, Chelsea Primary, St Josephs Primary    
Edithvale Primary School   0439 081 059   Edithvale Primary    
Mentone Primary School   0419 519 637   St Patrick’s Primary, Mentone Primary    

Curriculum Days
Where a school serviced by the the City of Kingston before and after school care provides adequate notice of a Curriculum Day, Enrolment Forms will be made available at the program. Curriculum Day care will only operate where there is a minimum of fifteen (15) children requiring care.
 
Hours and Costs
Service   Hours   Cost    
Before School Care   6.45am-8.45am during school terms (excluding public holidays)   $14.50 (Permanent) per child per session $15.50 (Casual) per child per session    
After School Care   3.15pm-6.15pm during school terms (excluding public holidays)   $17.00 (Permanent) per child per session $18.00 (Casual) per child per session    
Vacation Care   7.30am-6pm during school holidays (excluding public holidays)   $52.50 per day per child (plus excursion and workshop costs)    
Curriculum Days   7.30am-6pm (when care is offered)   $44.50 per day per child     

Commonwealth Childcare Benefit
The Commonwealth Childcare Benefit is available to eligible families. To apply call the Family Assistance Office on 136150
 


Links
Download Files
 Vacation Care Program
 School Aged Care Newsletter - Term 4 2011
 City of Kingston School Aged Care Enrolment Form
 City of Kingston Before and After School Care Handbook
External Web Links
 More Before & After School Care Programs in Kingston
Email Links
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Date Printed: 21/05/2013
© Kingston City Council, Melbourne, Australia  2013
Source: http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/

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