Category: After School Care

We want all our families to feel that they can approach us with any feedback, concerns or even just to vent which is why we have an Open Door policy in place. We have attached our Open Door Policy for […]

We take pride in providing the high level of care for all children in our care, but we also strive to provide a high level of support to all of our families whether that be a platform to discuss their […]

At OOSH, our weekly program is carefully thought out and planned prior to each week. Educators plan each week using many different contributing factors, for example; children’s interests, holiday’s/events and outdoor play are used for programming, as well as many […]

Outdoor play is such an important part of our OOSH program and children’s development. Children benefit in many different ways’ from outdoor experiences. Children gain exercise, fresh air, learning opportunity’s and fun from being outdoor’s! Every afternoon, we have a […]

Don’t use plastic bags at checkout. Instead, take your own bags for groceries. Buy your produce in bulk from your local farmer’s markets. Avoid buying plastic-wrapped products, opt for a paper bag instead. Stop buying bottled water!  Shop at bulk food […]

Providing children with uninterrupted outdoor play to explore and discover their surroundings increases children’s risk-based problem solving skills, as well as cognitive and imaginative development. With families having access to outdoor spaces, backyards, local parks and sporting fields the opportunities […]

General – Keep an eye on your water bill, if it’s unusually high it could mean you have a leak. Laundry – Wait until clothes, towels, and bedding are actually dirty before washing them. Always wait until the washing machine […]

The UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child is one of the documents that underpins the foundations of OOSH. The ‘right’s are things that every child should have, or be able to do, acknowledging that all children have equal […]

To ensure that we can provide a safe environment for children with medical conditions, it is vital that parents/guardians notify us upon enrolment or if it is a newly diagnosed conditions then they must notify the service in writing and […]

Did you know, too much UV can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer? Overexposure to UV during childhood and adolescence is a major factor for future skin cancer risk. You can’t see or feel the sun’s UV […]