Art, craft, dance, drama, games, music and sport supervised by experienced, qualified carers.

Before School Care

6.30am - 8.30am weekdays during NSW school terms.

Breakfast and safe transport to schools via local bus service is provided.

Weekly arrangement: $24.00 per session

Casual/flexible:* $26.50 per session

After School Care

3.00pm - 6.00pm weekdays during NSW school terms.

Afternoon tea is provided.

Weekly arrangement: $29.00 per session

Casual/flexible:* $32.00 per session

Late fees apply

$16 per child per 15 minutes or part thereof for collection after 6:00pm/service closing. Penalty charges do NOT attract CCB/CCR.

*subject to availability.

Prices current for 2019/2020 financial year.

For Primary School Children

Children must be attending or enrolled to attend primary school prior to starting care.

Children are regarded as being school aged from 1 January in the year they are enrolled to attend school.

What to send with your child

Ensure your child brings a hat, and suitable clothing and footwear.

Children must wear hats, sunscreen and appropriate clothing to participate in activities under sunny conditions. SOOSH provides sunscreen.

Please ensure all property is clearly marked with your child’s name.

Child behaviour management policy

Bullying, bad language and harassment of other children and staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.Extreme or consistent bad behaviour will result in the child being sent home.

Attendance

If your child will be absent on a booked day please call and inform the staff before the session starts.Normal fees apply.

Benefits and Rebates

Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate is available to eligible families.Call the Family Department of Human Services on 13 61 50 to discuss your circumstances and entitlements. Note: a customer reference number must be provided to claim any entitlements.

How To Pay

EFTPOS: in person at SOOSH in advance.

Cash/EFTPOS: Upper Hunter Shire Council Administration Centre.

Direct Debit: Authorise to pay full balance of account, weekly in arrears.

Priority of access

Priority 1: A child at risk of serious abuse or neglect.

Priority 2: A child whose parent/s satisfy the work/training/study test under Section145 of the Family Assistance Act.

Priority 3: Any other child. Priority 3 children may be asked to vacate a place if a higher priority child requires care.

Children who have not yet commenced school may also be asked to vacate a place if another child attending school requires care.

For more information on the services available, to enrol your child, or ask about the Government’s Childcare Subsidy, contact the SOOSH Co-ordinator on 6540 1177 or 6540 1140 during SOOSH hours.

Email:soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

SOOSH is a nut-free zone