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Out of School Hours Care

Enrolment

To begin the enrolment process, please proceed to the below link to the OSHC Enrolment.

Enroll here now (link)

Philosophy

At Hallett Cove East OSHC, we are proud to be situated on the land of the Kaurna people and respect their ongoing connection to the land. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all children feel safe, secure, and supported. Our commitment through continuous improvement is to nurture each child’s social and emotional wellbeing, fostering meaningful relationships, and empowering them to become confident, capable, and competent learners.
We recognize the importance of promoting children’s voices and ensuring they feel valued and respected. Our environment is child-focused, designed to build connections, and encourages the development of friendships and positive interactions.
We work in partnership with families and the broader community. Through this collaborative approach, we promote equity and equality, fostering a culture that celebrates the diverse abilities, experiences and backgrounds of our community.
We are guided by the My Time, Our Place and Early Years Learning Frameworks. Our practice is built on play-based learning and an emergent curriculum that reflects each child’s individual strengths, needs, and interests. We offer open-ended experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, helping children develop life skills and a strong sense of agency.
As part of the Activated OSHC network, children are encouraged to participate in a range of activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development.
At Hallett Cove East OSHC, we operate in line with all regulatory and legislative requirements, upholding Sun Smart and Allergy Aware practices. We foster a culture of child safety and wellbeing, while promoting the safe use of digital technologies and online environments.
Our goal is to provide a nurturing space that families can trust, creating a true “home away from home” for every child.

Hours of Operation

Before School 7:00am – 8:30am
The Service is open Monday to Friday except public holidays. Early Years students are taken to their classrooms at 8.40am.

After School 3:05pm – 6:05pm
The Service is open Monday to Friday except public holidays. Early Years students are collected from their classrooms.

Vacation Care 7:00am – 6:05pm
The Service is open Monday to Friday during school holidays except public holidays. The Service is closed for two weeks each year over the Christmas and New Year break.

Pupil-Free and School Closure Days 7:00am – 6:05pm
This service usually offers care on Pupil-Free and School Closure Days. Fees are the same as for Vacation Care. Parents are notified through the school newsletter of these days.

Payments
Registration

There is an initial registration fee of $25 per family when enrolling in OSHC. A $15 renewal is automatically charged to your account at the start of each year unless you let us know that you no longer require the service.

Fee structure

Our fee levels are set by the Governing Council to meet the Budget for the next year. We are a non-profit organisation and so our fees are set to cover our running costs. The fee level is reviewed each term. Parents are given two weeks written notice on any changes.

Paying Your Account

There are several ways of paying your account:

EFTPOS: Come into OSHC and use our EFTPOS machine.
Qkr!: Download the Qkr! app to your smartphone by following the instructions here then select OSHC then OSHC or Vacation Care to make a payment.

Fees

Fees as of the 7th of July 2025

Session Early bird Standard
Before school care $23.00 $25.50
After school care $36.00 $38.50
Early finish $42.00 $44.50
Pupil free/school closure day $73.00 $78.50
Vacation care $73.00 $78.50

Please refer to the Policy and Parent Handbook for any further information.