Before/After School Care Program
Operating Hours (Mon-Fri)
Before Care – 7:00am – 8:45am
After Care – 3:30am – 6:00pm
The Glen Huntly Primary School Out of hours care program is a licensed program that operates on an approved premises with qualified staff operating the program.
Aim of Program
The aim of the program is to provide:
Care for children who cannot be collected or cannot go home immediately when school finishes, or for those who require care prior to school commencing.
Stimulating and interesting activities that compliment the programs of Glen Huntly Primary School.
A safe, caring and friendly environment for children.
A place for children whose parents are returning, or who are training to return to the workforce.
An environment where children can develop friendship amongst the whole age spectrum in the school.
An environment where all activities are gender inclusive.
Enrollment
Children attending Glen Huntly Primary School are eligible to attend.
Enrollment forms can be collected from the Out of School Hours room during the Before and After School care programs.
All users, casual and permanent, must sign the Enrollment form before a child’s first attendance. No child shall be accepted for care unless a current enrollment form has been completed and is held by the co-ordinator of the program.
Payment of Fees
Program runs on a non-profit basis and fees are set to cover expenses and contingencies.
Cost per session:
Before Care - $8.50
After Care - $10.50
A fee relief scheme operates for parents who qualify. This is through the Family Assistance Office and Centrelink. Parents must contact these agencies to determine eligibility.
Fee payment is required for permanent bookings on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Parents of children who attend on a casual basis shall be required to pay on the day of attendance.
If a child has a permanent booking and, for any reason, is unable to attend the program, fees still apply.
Operation of the Program
Before School Care
The Before School care program operates from 7:00am to 8:45am on school days.
The program prepares children for the day ahead by creating an informal but well supervised environment where a variety of quiet activities are offered to them. These may include games, arts & craft, music, homework & television.
A light breakfast is provided for those children who arrive prior to 8:15am. The breakfast menu offers a range of foods including fruits, toasts, pancakes, and cereal.
After School Care
The After School Care Program operates between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
Where necessary the starting time of the program will be adjusted to accommodate the earlier finishing times of school (i.e. the last day of each term).
The after school care program shall aim to be a substitute for home and not a continuation of the school day. The homely atmosphere shall be fostered with genuine care and individual attention of the children’s diverse needs.
A nutritious afternoon tea will be served to the children on arrival.
Note: During February the starting time of the After School Program shall be adapted to accommodate the curriculum of the Prep Children.
On Curriculum Days a day care program will operate in conjunction with the Before and After School Care Program. An additional fee will apply for this program.
Attendance
Casual booking
An enrollment form should be completed and received by the co-ordinator before children attend either program. Where possible twenty-four hours notice shall be given. Bookings can be made through the school office or at the out of school hours care room
Extra-Curricular Activities
Children attending activities during the program times should report to the out of hours care staff before proceeding to their activity and check in with staff upon their return.
Absenteeism
Parents of children unable to attend must advise the co-coordinators or the office of the child’s absence prior to 2:30pm.
Collection of Children
Parents or a pre-nominated adult (as detailed on enrollment form) shall be responsible for collecting children on time. Parents should use the sign out book recording the time the child was collected. Parents with children attending Before School Program should sign the book on arrival.
Late Fees
Parents will be charged $20.00 for every 15 minutes, or part thereof, after 6:00pm
Glen Huntly Primary School
Grange Road,
Glen Huntly 3163
Phone: 9571 2933
Fax: 9563 6314
Email: glenhuntly.ps.edumail.vic.gov
Provider Numbers
Before School Care: 406 962 631L
After School Care: 555 010 661A
Family Assistance Office - 136 150
or your local Centrelink or Medicare office.