Occasional Care

Occasional Care provides ‘now and then’ childcare to support families who may not be accessing other forms of childcare, kindy, or family day care. enable parents/caregivers to participate in activities, fulfil work commitments, keep appointments, or have a break without committing to long day care arrangements.

Occasional Care offers 3 hours sessions, once a week during term time and are integrated into our kindy sessions. Children in Occasional Care have opportunities to play inside and outside, have snack and join in group time. This provides opportunities for children to develop secure and trusting relationships, build social skills and develop language skills through a play-based learning environment.

This is a great opportunity to introduce care outside of the family unit in a relaxed, nurturing, and caring environment. Our afternoon Occasional Care sessions make a wonderful extended transition to kindy for children, especially those who need that bit of extra time and care to adjust to new environments.

To enrol in Occasional Care, children must be immunised and provide a statement from the Australian Immunisation Register.

Children generally can attend 1 three hour session a week. Families can complete a registration of interest for Occasional Care. Our team will then connect with families to discuss the next steps. Families can nominate their preferred day. We try our best to meet the requests of families while balancing current availability. 

Children under 2 years old

• Tuesday 8:45am-11:45am

 

Children over 2 years old

• Tuesday morning – 8:45am-11:45am

• Tuesday afternoon – 12:10pm-3:10pm

• Wednesday morning – 8:45am-11:45am

• Thursday morning – 8:45am-11:45am

• Thursday afternoon – 12:10pm-3:10pm

Your child needs to bring these items each day:

• bag
• broad-brimmed, cord-free hat
• change of clothes and waterproof bag
• nappies and wipes if needed
• drink bottle containing water
• healthy snack
• bottle and pacifier if needed.

Please ensure your child’s name is on all their belongings, including their bag.

Please make sure your child is wearing sunscreen when they arrive.