Robina Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) believes that each child has the right to be an active member of the community in which they live, to express their opinions and to have their views considered in decisions that affect them.

We believe the best interest of the children and their right to play, learn and develop in a safe and nurturing environment, is the primary consideration in all decision making at the service and is visible in the actions, interactions and daily work with the children.

We believe that children are active learners from birth and through rich, engaging environments and meaningful interactions, we can build a foundation for successful lifelong learning.

We acknowledge that parents and families are the child’s primary educators and that respectful, collaborative relationships strengthen the capacity and efforts of families and OSHC services to support and promote each child’s health and wellbeing.

We acknowledge the important role that school’s play in children’s education, learning and development and seek to develop complementary and supportive relationships based on collaborative partnerships.

We acknowledge through all aspects of service delivery, the intrinsic worth and strengths of all children and their families, and their right to equitable access and participation in the community.

The service believes that children have the right to have their individual and cultural identity recognised and respected. We value Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as a core part of the nation’s past, present and emerging. We seek to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in our day-to-day practice with children and families through our commitment to reconciliation.

We value ongoing learning and reflective practice as a way to inform and enrich the decisions made that continuously promote positive wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes for children.

Our centre is guided by “My Time, Our Place” – Framework for School Age Care in Australia and is committed to providing a quality service with a holistic approach whereby:

• The children’s physical, emotional, social, cultural and religious needs are met in a safe, caring and supportive environment.
• Programs are designed to cater for differences in ages, skills, interests and abilities through a variety of recreational and challenging activities.
• Our service aims to create a relaxed, home-like atmosphere where children have the choice of a range of activities including art, craft, games, sport and outdoor play.
• Children, parents and staff are treated with respect and their individual uniqueness is acknowledged and valued.
• Our service encourages parental and community participation and welcomes suggestions and open discussions on all issues relevant to the service’s operation.
• Robina OSHC has an “open door” approach whereby parents are welcome at the service and any queries or concerns are treated in confidence.

There are a range of supervised activities available at Robina Outside School Hours Care.

• Outdoor play
• Sports
• Arts and crafts
• Cooking (in Vacation Care)
• Child initiated activities
• Home corner
• Indoor activities (e.g. reading, board games, movies, colouring, lego & building blocks)

All Robina Primary School students are eligible to attend our centre, from Prep to Grade 6.

Vacation Care is a community service, therefore all Primary School students are eligible to attend.

All staff, including volunteers, hold a current Blue Card approved by the QLD Government, allowing them to work with children.

Our team consists of experienced and passionate educators, all with Senior First Aid certificates.

Our staff-to-child ratios are in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) Act 2011 and Education and Care Services National Regulations, as part of the National Quality Framework.

Under Government requirements, our service must hold a current Child Care Licence.

We are licenced by the QLD Office for Early Childhood Education and Care (Ph 1800 637 711) under the National Law & Regulations, thus allowing us to provide a quality monitored service to our community.

Due to these requirements, we can take a maximum of 165 children per morning, 165 per afternoon and 165 in Vacation Care.

We take enrolments at the end of Term 4 for the following year which may secure places for children depending on availability.

Robina OSHC has an increasing number of families wanting to utilise our centre, therefore we maintain a waiting list which is continually updated.

Our service caters for children from Prep to Grade 6. Family participation and feedback are much appreciated.

Our Policy and Procedure Handbook, including our Grievance Policy, is obtainable at the OSHC office for your perusal.

Enrolment/Admin Fee

$33.00 annually

Before School Care

$19.00 = Includes breakfast (before 8:15am)

After School Care

$27.00 = Includes afternoon tea

Vacation Care

$60.00 = Excursions & in-house exhibitors incur extra costs

NOTE: Account is to be paid to date and deposit paid in advance before any bookings will be considered.

Late Fees

$10.00 per child late/non-cancellation fee

(Centre must be notified by 7:00am on the day for Before School cancellations, 12:00pm noon on the day for After School cancellations and 10:00am for Vacation Care cancellations.)

$25.00 late fee will apply from 6:00pm – 6:10pm then $1 per minute thereafter.

Fees are to be paid weekly. If the account falls into arrears and attempts are not made to rectify, your child’s place may be jeopardised.

If your child has permanent bookings and is absent for any reason and they are unable to be replaced, you will be charged for these days.

To enrol your child/children with our service please click on the link below and complete the enrolment form.

https://www.owna.com.au/enrol.aspx?c=robinaoutsideschoolh

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