Gowrie NSW Erskineville OSHC
Welcome to our exceptional Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service at Erskineville, proudly managed by Gowrie NSW. Led by a passionate team, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for your children, that will support their lifelong learning, and emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.
As a non-profit organization, we are committed to exceeding standards. Our collaboration with ACECQA in developing the Starting Blocks program and our Exceeding Rating in assessment and rating reflect our dedication to quality care. Explore our ratings and reviews on KindiCare and or on ACECQA.
To find more information on our service or to make Vacation Care bookings, please see the Gowrie NSW Website.
Service Management Team
Program Manager & Educational Leader: Joel Appleyard
Assistant Program Manager & Inclusion Support Lead: Edyta Tucholska
Assistant Program Manager & Service Risk Analysis Lead: Claire Anderson
Before School Care
Opening Times: 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Fee: $20 before CCS
Licensed Capacity: 165 Children
Simplified Session Routine:
7:00 am: Service opens, offering a nutritious breakfast, indoor play spaces open.
7:30 am: Outdoor play spaces open for exploration and fun.
8:15 am: Breakfast concludes, and we begin packing up.
8:25 am: Gather for a group yarning circle in the Gowrie Hall
8:30 am: Bid farewell as children head off to school.
After School Care
Opening Times: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $30 before CCS
Licensed Capacity: 165 Children
Simplified Session Routine:
3:00 pm: Children sign in, enjoy afternoon tea, and engage in spontaneous play.
3:30 pm: Explore auxiliary play spaces, offering a mix of intentional and spontaneous experiences.
4:30 pm: Late snack and a second chance for afternoon tea.
5:00 pm: Tidy up as we close one of the outdoor spaces, dependent on the season and daylight.
6:00 pm: A fond farewell as the service concludes.
Vacation Care
Opening Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fee:
In-house - $65 before CCS,
Incursion - from $80 before CCS,
Excursion - from $95 before CCS
Licensed Capacity: 165 Children
School holidays become memorable adventures with our Vacation Care program!
Simplified Session Routine:
7:00 am: The day begins with exciting activities.
9:30 am: Morning tea, a chance to recharge.
12:30 pm: Lunch, a time for bonding and refueling.
3:00 pm: Afternoon tea, with planned experiences and room for spontaneous play.
5:00 pm: Tidy up as we close one of the outdoor spaces, dependent on the season and daylight.
6:00 pm: A fond farewell as the service concludes.