Question 1

What are your hours of operation?

Accepted Answer

Attunga OOSH opens bright and early each morning at 7:30am. Breakfast is available at the OOSH cafe from 7:30am right through until 8:45am. The school provides supervision for the children from 9:00am daily.
 
After school care begins when the school bell rings at 3:25pm (3:00pm for the support classes) We are open right through until 6pm.

Question 2

What does Before and After School care cost?

Accepted Answer

The majority of our families qualify for Childcare Subsidies through the FAO. Depending on the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and activity hours a parent is entitled too, the out-of-pocket costs to parents can range from a few dollars to the full rate shown below. Learn more about the Child Care Subsidy

Click Here for our Fee Structure

Question 3

When are statements issued?

Accepted Answer

All permanent sessions are invoiced fortnightly in advance. Casual bookings fortnightly in arrears.

Question 4

How do I pay my bill?

Accepted Answer

A statement will be emailed each fee fortnight that details all usage. Families can also log onto their hubhello account to keep track of their charges and payments. Full payment of the account is due each fortnight of the statement date. Payments can be made via our automated IPAY system, through direct deposit, via the family hubhello account, or in cash at the service.

Question 5

How do I enrol my child into Before or After School Care?

Accepted Answer

Simply follow the this link to register your interest in attending Attunga OOSH.
 
We will contact you to arrange an orientation, and discuss your requirements and service availability.

Question 6

How do I make, or cancel a booking?

Accepted Answer

Once your child is enrolled in the service, you will be able to make both permanent and casual bookings, depending on availability. We ask that all bookings are made in writing, so please email attungaoosh@gmail.com, text or complete the online booking form.
All bookings and cancellations requests will receive a confirmation from our Administration via text or email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please follow up with a phone call in case your original request did not make it through to us.

Question 7

What should I pack for my child's session?

Accepted Answer

All activities, meals and snacks are provided in both Before and After School Care sessions.
Children attending Vacation Care sessions require a packed morning tea and lunch (as per usual school day), a hat, sunscreen, sun/rash shirts (covered shoulders), appropriate footwear, and a refillable water bottle.
Please label all clothes clearly.

Question 8

Do you pick up the children from their classrooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do!  All children attending in years K and 1 are collected directly from their classroom teachers each day. Years 2 -6 make their own way to the Attunga Hall, located in the middle of the school for roll call each afternoon.

Question 9

What do you usually serve for breakfast or afternoon tea?

Accepted Answer

We provide a nutritious breakfast each morning at the Attunga Café.
 
Children have the options of fresh fruit, wholemeal toast, low sugar cereals, yoghurt, cruskits and assorted breakfast options.
 
Afternoon teas are also served daily, and include seasonal fruits, platters, soups, yoghurts, dips, rice and hot meal options, depending on the season.

Question 10

Why should my child attend if I don't need to work?

Accepted Answer

Honestly... because it’s a whole lot of fun! We pride ourselves on being a child / family focused service, that’s priority is to ensure that the children are given every opportunity to play, and thrive will they prepare for, or wind down after a big day at school.

Question 11

Is it called Before and After School Care, Outside School Hours Care or Outsode of School Care (OOSH)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we know it can be confusing but providing care for middle school children is called all of those things by different providers.  So no need for confusion. Here are a few acronyms to remember.  BASC, OSHC, OOSH.

Before and After School Care

You won’t find two days the same at Attunga Outside School Hours Care.

What will my child do at Before and After School Care?

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