POOSC Website

Paddington

Out of School Care

& Vacation Care

POOSC

About Us

Caring for the children

of Paddington for

33 amazing years

POOSC has been looking after the children of Paddington for over 30 years! POOSC is a place where children can play and learn, where staff are professional and families and the community are valued and included

We run a before school & after school care service for the children of Paddington Public School. Vacation care is available for all children aged 5-12 years old who are enrolled in school in this current year

Non-for-profit &

governed by families

Our service is a non for profit childcare that runs within the grounds of Paddington Public school

Our dedicated Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and Vacation Care Manager are committed to supporting our non-profit service and are responsible to the POOSC Parents Committee

Our committee is made up of parents & guardians of the children of the centre. If you are interested in sharing ideas & engaging in how the service runs, please let us know we would love to have you on board!

What we Offer

Inclusion & community involvement
Individual and group activities
Free play
Creativity and imagination
Rest and relaxation
Art & craft
Science and technology
Sports and outdoor play
Long term, interest based projects
Music and movement
Incursions and Excursions
Breakfast & afternoon tea during school terms
Afternoon tea during vacation care periods

7:30am - 8:45am

3:00pm - 6:00Pm

8:30am - 5:30Pm

APRIL VACATION CARE PROGRAM

HAS ARRIVED!

Before School Care Routine

7:30am Before Care Opens

Free play, programmed activities and breakfast

8:35am Pack Up Time

Pack up time, group games & daily announcements

8:45am Sign Out Time

Children are signed out and released into the care of school

Before School care operates in the Community Room & in the playground

After School Care Routine

3pm After Care Opens

Children arrive from school and sign in to care with our educators

3.10pm Eating and play time

Hand washing and afternoon followed by programmed activites and free play

5.15pm Pack Up Time

The children work together to pack away most of the toys & equipment. Group games and quiet activities

6pm POOSC Closes

After School care operates in the playground. If the weather is not suitable, we set up in the hall, Community room or classrooms

Our Staff

We have a team of dedicated staff who believe that the wellbeing and happiness of your child is the most important thing. They have been carefully chosen for their high levels of experience, knowledge & skills. We have a committed team of permanent staff as well as a group of long term casuals

Rachael

Coordinator

Nominated Supervisor

8 years with POOSC

Jasmine

Assistant Coordinator

Educational Leader

6 years with POOSC

Alex

Vacation Care Manager

2 years with POOSC

Jacob

Educator

5 years with POOSC

Monique

Senior Educator

19 years with POOSC

POOSC and its staff

are committed to

child safety & providing

a child safe environment

UNQIUE

ENRICH

INSPIRE

RELATIONSHIPS

INCLUSION

CELEBRATE

PLAY

CONNECTION

NURTURING

SAFETY

Our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

QUALITY

TEAMWORK

Paddington Out of School Care/POOSC is committed to the safety and protection of all children within our care. We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people feel safe, empowered and able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We will ensure that child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our organisations culture, reflected in our policies and procedures, and understood and practiced at all levels of our work. POOSC regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance, and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations, and the maintenance of a child-safe culture.

The safety and welfare of all children is paramount and educators and management have a legal responsibility, as Mandatory Reporters, to act, protect and support children they suspect may be at significant risk of harm. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and dealt with swiftly in accordance with specific policies and procedures tailor to child protection and safety.

We are committed to providing an environment that is safe and supportive for all children, where families and the communities are informed and involved, regardless of their backgrounds, culture, linguistic diversity, disabilities or varying needs.

Together, we can ensure all children grow up safe, strong

and reach their full potential

TRANSPARENCY

FRIENDLY

DIVERSITY

PATIENCE

QUALITY

COOPERATION

NURTURING

FRIENDS

IMPROVEMENT

RESPECT

DEDICATION

DIVERSITY

INTEGRITY

TRUST

SUPPORT

FAMILY

is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards

STANDARD 1

Child safety is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture

STANDARD 2

Children participate in decisions afecting them and are taken seriously

STANDARD 3

Families and communities are informed and involved

STANDARD 4

Equity is upheld and diverse needs are taken into account

STANDARD 5

People working with children are suitable and supported

STANDARD 6

Processes to respond to complaints of child abuse are child focused

STANDARD 7

Staf are equipped with

the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children safe through continual education and training

STANDARD 9

Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is continuously reviewed and improved

STANDARD 8

Physical and online environments minimise the opportunity for abuse to occur

STANDARD 10

Policies and procedures document how the organisation is child safe

For more information on the Child Safe Standards visit www.ocg.nsw.gov.au

Paddington Out of School Care

Vacation Care

has arrived at Paddington

We operate Vacation Care during NSW school holiday periods and selected pupil free days/school staff development days. We are licensed to provide Vacation care to children aged 5-12 years old and who are enrolled and attending school in the current calendar year.

8.30am- 5.30pm

Daily Fee

$75.00

Any additional activity costs, such as incursions and excursions will be advertised with each terms Vacation Care program

Childcare Subsidy is applied to both fees and activity costs and is availiable for all eligible families

Learn More

VACATION Care

15th -29th APRIL

8:30AM - 5:30PM

AT PADDINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL THESE

AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

MONDAY

15th APRIL

Incursion

$90

LEGO Robotics Coding Class! Kids will dive into the world of engineering, programming, and teamwork as they craft and code robots.

Tailored to diverse abilities, younger children build robotic creations, while older children explore coding with LEGO.

LEGO Robotics

Coding

Morning session:

STEM Activities

Middle session:

LEGO Robotics Incursion

Afternoon session:

Construction & imagination play

Today’s theme is based on:

Intentional Teaching

TUESDAY

16th APRIL

Excursion

Arcade &

Bowling Alley

Experience ultimate fun at Strike Bowling and B. Lucky and Sons Arcade in the Entertainment Quarter. Enjoy bowling, arcade games, and prizes for an unforgettable day of excitement and thrills with your friends!

Today's theme is based on:

Child’s Suggestion

$90

Morning session:

Strike Bowling

Middle session:

B. Lucky and Sons Arcade

Afternoon session:

Group and playground games

WEDNESDAY

17th APRIL

Excursion

THURSDAY

18th APRIL

Incursion

Embark on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Allianz Stadium, the iconic arena where sporting legends make history! Join us for this unforgettable experience, followed by group sports at Moore Park.

Today's theme is based on:

Reflection on Experience

Allianz Stadium

Tour

$85

Morning session:

Allianz Stadium Tour

Middle session:

Structured group games

Afternoon session:

Soccer & cricket at Moore Park

Embark on a whimsical journey as we run away to the circus in our thrilling incursion! Learn circus skills like juggling, enjoy acrobatics, and mesmerising performances, immersing in the magic of the big top!

Today's theme is based on:

Intentional Teaching

Circus

Skills Day

$95

Morning session:

Face Painting

Middle session:

Circus Incursion

Afternoon session:

Talent Show

MONDAY

Incursion

22nd APRIL

TUESDAY

23rd APRIL

Excursion

WEDNESDAY

24th APRIL

Incursion

Meet Marine Animals

Celebrate ‘Earth Day’ with an immersive journey into the wonders of the ocean! Join us for a unique incursion experience where you can touch, hold, and marvel at fascinating marine wildlife up close

Morning session:

Marine Craft

Afternoon session:

Sand castle building competition

Today's theme is based on:

Educational Calendar

$90

Middle session:

Marine Life Incursion

Ninja Warrior

Course

Test your skills and strength at the Ninja Warrior course at the PCYC Woolloomooloo. Followed by lunch and some fun in the sun at Hyde Park, as well as a stroll around the ANZAC memorial

A private bus has been charter and spaces are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment

Afternoon session:

ANZAC day art

Today's theme is based on:

Child’s Suggestion & Cultural Calendar

$95

Morning session:

Ninja Warrior

Middle session:

Structure games at Hyde Park

Go Kart

Racing

Get ready for an action-packed day at Paddington! Start with exhilarating Go Karting to determine the ultimate champion. Bring your own bikes and scooters for even more afternoon adventure with obstacle courses and challenges!

Today's theme is based on:

Child’s Suggestion

$95

Morning session:

Riding Obstacle Course

Middle session:

Go Kart Raceing

Afternoon session:

Build your own mini race car

THURSDAY

25th APRIL

CLOSED

We will be closed for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday but reopening Friday 26th April for more vacation care fun!

FRIDAY

19th APRIL

Incursion

Mark ‘World Creativity and Innovation Day’ by igniting creativity in our dynamic cartoon drawing class! Discover the art of sketching lively characters and crafting imaginative worlds on this enriching artistic adventure

Morning session:

Colouring Competition

Cartooning

Workshop

$95

Middle session:

Cartoon Drawing Incursion

Afternoon session:

Comic Strip Making

Today's theme is based on:

Educational Calendar

FRIDAY

26th APRIL

Excursion

BBQ Park

Fiesta

Join us for a sizzling BBQ adventure at Centennial Park! Feast on juicy sausage sandwiches, munch on scrumptious snacks, and dive into thrilling group games and friendly competition and lots of laughs

Morning session:

Minute to win it games

Afternoon session:

Structured group games

$75

Middle session:

BBQ Picnic Lunch

Today's theme is based on:

Community Engagement

Cinema Day

$90

Sit back and relax with your friends and some sweet treats, in our own personal cinema. Climb, slide & swing at the brand new playground at the EQ

Excursion

MONDAY

Morning session:

POOSC Candy Shop

29th APRIL

Afternoon session:

EQ Playground

Middle session:

Cinema Experience

Today's theme is based on:

Child’s Suggestion

Childcare subsidy available on all activities for all eligible families

8:30am Vacation Care Opens

9.30am Daily Activities Start

10.30am Morning Tea

12.30pm Lunch Time

3pm Afternoon Tea

5.30pm POOSC Closes

Vacation Care

Our Daily Routine

What kids should bring to vacation care

Morning tea & lunch. Afternoon tea will be provided
A wide-brim hat & water bottle
Comfortable, sun safe clothes that cover the shoulders
Enclosed shoes
Please ensure all belongings are labelled

Excursion Days

Please arrive no later than 9:30 am on excursion days
Children will be back at the centre no later than 3:30pm
Risk assessments are available for each excursion, including transportation, in line with the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

11am Programmed Activities

1.30pm Programmed activities

3.30pm Structured & Free Play

Booking Info

Vacation Care Program Autumn 2024

Vacation Care

Cancellation Policy

Booking Information

Due to the high level of planning and management involved in the vacation care program, all bookings for vacation care must be made in advance, prior to attendance. Bookings will not be confirmed unless a confirmation email has been received and payment details have been set up.

Due to childcare ratios, last-minute bookings may not be available. You must call the service and confirm availability with staff before your child can attend. Please do not turn up to the service without a booking.

Vacation care booking numbers may need to be capped due to child and staff ratios, activity limits and transport capacities. Please be sure to book in early to avoid disappointment.

All booking requests for vacation care must be made through the OWNA app. If you are new to POOSC please fill out an enrolment form on our website or email us at admin@poosc.com.au If you need a last-minute booking on the day of care, please call us.

On occasion, the days planned program may need to be amended due to adverse weather conditions or due to other unforeseen circumstances. We will notify families of any changes to the program as soon as possible, either via email or OWNA booking app

Any cancellation of vacation care bookings must be made in writing via email to admin@poosc.com.au

Fees will not be charged if families cancel a booking more than 7 days out. For example, to incur no fee for next Tuesday's booking, you must cancel before the Tuesday prior.

If providing less than the required 7-day notice period, booking can only be marked absent and all fees will still be charged.

No refunds or credits will be provided if bookings have not been canceled in line with the cancellation notice period. Fees still apply for absence due to illness, missing excursion departure times, and for change of heart. If you are unsure whether your cancellation was received please email us at the same time you made the cancellation request.

Fees still apply for absence due to illness, missing excursion departure times and of change of heart

Our Fees

Childcare Subsidy CCS

Reduced care fees are available for families eligible for Childcare Subsidy

This includes reduced fees for Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care

See Services Australia for full details

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy

Fee Payment

Paddington Out Of School Care uses direct debit through a secure electronic payment processing service. Account holders set their bank or credit card details during enrolment & fees are deducted automatically each fortnight.

Before School Care

Permanent Bookings

$17.00

Casual Bookings

$20.00

After School Care

Permanent Bookings

$26.00

Casual Bookings

$30.00

Vacation Care

Daily Fee $75

Any additional activity costs are advertised in each terms Vacation Care program

Childcare Subsidy applies for all Vacation Care activites

Most of our families are eligible for discounted Vacation Care fees through childcare subsidy

Subsidy discount is included on all

incursion, excursions & extra activities

Families out of pocket cost after subsidy is applied to the Vacation Care maximum daily fee of $95

A families Childcare Subsidy Percentage	Families out of pocket cost after subsidy is applied
90%	$9.50
75%	$23.75
50%	$47.50
30%	$66.50
15%	$80.75

Paddington Out of School Care Inc

meets the National Quality Standard, providing quality education and care in all seven quality areas.

The National Quality Standard is made up of seven quality areas

1Educational program and practice

2Children's health and safety

3Physical environment

4Staffing arrangements

5Relationships with children

Collaborative partnerships with families

and communities

7Governance and Leadership

Significant Improvement Required

Working Towards National Quality

Meeting

National Quality Standard

This service was last assessed in January 2024 against the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Age Care and these ratings have been awarded in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.

Date of issue:

30 January 2024

ASR-00041581

SE-00011422