It is important that you are aware that all Kindergarten children will have a guaranteed place in after school care in the current year provided you have completed and submitted their enrolment form and booking requests through your My Family Lounge account prior to the 30th November of the preceding school year.
On that all important first day at Kids Club, we have a simple routine to assist your child to settle into the After School Care environment. We hope by now your child has had an inspection of our Centre but if not don’t worry, we will look after that for you.
We look forward to welcoming your children to OOSH and please feel free to contact us during the afternoon should you have any concerns, queries or just want to hear that your child is settling in well. Rest assured we will contact you should we have any concerns what-so-ever but experience shows the Kindy Kids become more adaptive each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the first few days of my child/ren at OOSH look?
The children are introduced to each other and the staff will already be aware of any particular need your child may have, based on the information we have received from you prior to this day. The children are shown around the Kids Club and we explain as much as we feel the children are able to absorb, considering they have also likely just had their first day of school.
After being shown around we finish up in the quiet area, we sit them down for a simple chat about some basic rules and question time. At this point the Carer may read a book, tell stories, ask questions and attend to any requirements your child may have. Together, the Carers will discuss a buddy system with older children for each of the children once we have had time to talk to the children and gain some feedback. When the older children arrive, their roll call will be conducted away from the Kindergarten children and the older children are made aware of the presence of the Kindergarten children, and what is expected of them to assist the younger children settle in for their first few days
How will my child/ren get from their classroom to OOSH?
To put your mind at rest, initially two designated Carers will collect the Kindergarten children from their individual classrooms. The Teachers are provided with a weekly roll as to who is attending the Kids Club each afternoon. We also have ‘OOSH bands’ available and parents are able to place these bands on their child’s wrist before leaving home in the morning to remind them they must attend the Kids Club in the afternoon (it’s a good reminder for the teacher as well).
A roll call is conducted and the children will not leave until any non-attendances are accounted for. A Carer will liaise with the Kindergarten Teachers in relation to before and after school care requirements daily and upon arrival at Kids Club will show the children where to place their school bags and will remain with the Kindergarten children throughout the afternoon.
What do I need to do on collection?
At your first collection time please see a member of staff for assistance in setting up your own PIN to enable you to sign your child out. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you would like as we are only too happy to assist in any way we can.
Will my child/ren be welcomed by the older children?
Slowly the Kindergarten children will be “introduced” into the program and start to mix with the other children as their confidence level grows. From past experience we do find that many of the Kindergarten children are keen to join in the fun as soon as possible, but this is judged by the Carers at the time. The older children will be in awe of your Kindy child’s cuteness and size. They will include them in games and read them stories; generally they seem to take an older “sister/brother” role.
My child/ren start in February, can they attend the January Vacation Care program?
As long as you have a My Family Lounge account your children will be able to attend during January (not December), subject to availability. Vacation Care rolls are opened for booking in Week 7 of the preceding term and all Vacation Care bookings are subject to availability as our program tends to fill up very quickly.
Can my Kindergarten child/ren attend Vacation Care and how do I book Vacation Care?
We strongly suggest only bookings Kindergarten children in for a maximum of 3 days per week as they can be very long and exhausting days. To book please visit our
Vacation Care page.
Can my child/ren attend Vacation Care Excursions?
New Kindergarten children will not be allowed on any excursions so please make sure you review the program prior to booking.
Can I visit OOSH before we start?
Absolutely, please view your
OOSH location and contact the centre directly to organise a visit prior to your start date.
What do I need to enrol?
You will need:
- Yours and your childs date of birth and Customer Reference Number (CRN). These are unique to each individual
- Your child’s immunisation statement
- Any relevant Court Orders
- Any relevant medical action plans
What do I need to pack?
Please make sure your child has a hat and drink bottle. We have the same school policy “No Hat, No Play”. If your child has a specific sunscreen or food requirement you are welcome to pack these too, please make sure you tell your centre if you provide these.
Can I call to see how my child/ren are settling?
Absolutely, we encourage parents/guardians to
call should you have any concerns, queries or just want to hear that your child is settling in well.
To check if your child/ren are ready for Before and After School Care please review our OOSH Ready Checklist below.
We trust that we have answered the most commonly asked questions about the OOSH Northern Beaches Kids Clubs.
If you should have any other questions, please call Head Office on 02 9984 8089 or email [email protected]