Out of School Hours Care

Bellaire Primary School provides quality child care at the Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program.

Before School Care: 7:30-8:45am

After School Care: 3:30-6:00pm

Co-ordinator Kirsty Walker and a highly qualified team of educators organise a variety of both enjoyable and educational activities catering for all age groups within the safety of the school premises.

Healthy snacks and delicious fruit platters are provided daily.

The Bellaire Primary School OSHC program is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education Quality and Care Authority and works hard to maintain high standards in all aspects of child care. To ensure that adequate supervision is provided, only children who are booked into the program will be accepted.

OSHC FAQ

  • $13.00 per session for Before School Care (7:30-8:45am)
  • $20.00 per sessions for After School Care (3:30-6:00pm)
  • $65.00 per day for designated Curriculum (Pupil Free) Days (7:30am-6:00pm)
  • Late pick up fee- a late fee of $1.00 per minute applies if children are picked up after 6:00pm

Statements are issued weekly via email. All fees must be paid weekly to retain your child’s place in the OSHC program.

Hours of Operation: Children may access the program during each school term. Children can commence the program at any stage through the school year.

Before School Care: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 8:50am

After School Care: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Curriculum Days: 7:30am ‐ 6:00pm

End of Term early finish: 1.30 / 2:30pm ‐ 6:00pm

We also cater to Prep early finish times at the beginning of the school year to those enrolled. (unfortunately, we do not offer care on the Wednesday prep free days)

During Term 1 preps will be walked from the OSHC room to their classroom before school and picked up from their classroom and walked to the OSHC room after school. On early finish days, OSHC will commence at the earlier time of 2pm for enrolled prep students only.

Bellaire Primary School OSHC uses an online booking and waitlist management program called FullyBooked. This program will give you access to manage your own account information, where you will have the ability to make booking requests and allow you to complete and submit an online enrolment form for your child.

To REGISTER a FullyBooked account simply click here to register.

Follow the instructions to complete your child’s registration including payment details. Once all sections are complete you will be able to make bookings within  FullyBooked immediately. If you cannot see sessions or place a booking your account is missing some required information.

If you are experiencing issues accessing your account please contact the Bellaire PS Office for assistance on 5243 5203.

Families new to the Bellaire PS OSHC service will be charged a $5.00 enrolment fee per family which is payable once the first family statement is sent out for payment.

We aim to:

  • Provide all children with a safe, secure and inclusive environment that caters to the needs of individual children
  • Strive to maintain a high-quality service in compliance with the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.
  • Promote the value of play and recreational activities which meet the developmental needs and interests of all children
  • Promote healthy choices in relation to nutrition and active lifestyles
  • Promote positive relationships between children and staff, and families and educators
  • Plan the program effectively to offer a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, reading, indoor and outdoor games that enhance children’s life skills
  • Create a program that encourages participation and cooperation, assisting children to develop social skills and an appreciation of diversity
  • For Educators to communicate effectively with each other and display professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect
  • To respect the diversity of children’s backgrounds and abilities and to equitably accommodate the individual needs of each child
  • To maintain a positive discipline policy that is followed by educators and students accessing the program