OOSH

OOSH stands for “Out Of School Hours’ Care.

We provide quality Before and After School care & are accredited to a High Quality Standard with the National Childcare Accreditation Council.  

Cherrybrook OOSH Care Inc. is a non-profit, Community based centre, managed by a volunteer parent committee.  OOSH is designed to be a fun & caring environment for children of Cherrybrook Public School whose parents work or study.  We provide a safe, caring & stimulating OOSH environment.   We have qualified dedicated staff to ensure the children enjoy their OOSH experience.

History

The timber building, situated at the end of the staff car park, was originally a classroom at Thornleigh Public School. Following negotiations between the P&C and the Dept of Education it was transported to its current site in 1990. To obtain the building the P&C had to meet the cost of removal from its original site.  The building was named by a student fascinated by the building being lifted into place.  Legend has it that the student remarked on the similarity to Dorothy’s Cottage being swept away in the storm in the “Wizard of Oz”.  

What Will My Children Be Doing At OOSH?

Programming allows children to choose activities daily between art, craft, cooking, games and sport. There is also a quiet area allocated for homework.

Breakfast and Afternoon Tea is provided with an emphasis on healthy eating.

Location & Times

The Centre is located at Dorothy’s Cottage, within the grounds of Cherrybrook Public School, behind the staff car park.

The centre is open school days between the hours of:

7 am to 8:30 am   and   3 pm to 6:30 pm

Fees*

We have two fee structures depending on permanent or casual attendance. Permanent bookings are for a regular weekly booking which is paid for regardless of attendance.   Casual bookings (pay as you go) are dependant on the availability of spaces on that day & cannot be guaranteed.

Daily Rates *

Financial Assistance

Child Care Benefit (CCB) is available for all eligible families of OOSH.

Before starting care it is preferable for all families wishing to claim CCB (either by reduced fees or lump sum) to obtain a Customer Reference Number (CRN) from the FAO.

Parents/guardians will need to register with the FAO for access to online services. Call the FAO on 13 61 50 to register. You can also register online.

Once registered, you will be able to access information about your child care via the ‘view child care details’ of the online services section of the Centrelink website www.centrelink.gov.au

Further Information

For further information or for an application package please contact Michelle, the Coordinator.

Telephone:         9980 6027

Fax:                    9980 6589

Postal:                PO Box 109, Cherrybrook 2126

Email:                 cboosh@bigpond.com

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