Outside of school hours care (OOSH)

Our school has an on-site outside of school hours care (OOSH) service operated by Big Fat Smile. This service, known as Fun Club, operates before and after school. Care is also provided during school holidays and school development days. This is known as vacation care.

Fun Club focuses on supporting each child's growth and wellbeing. They do this through fun programs that encourage curiosity and a love for learning.

A message from the Director of Fun Club

"At Fun Club @ West Wollongong, your children will never be short of fun and exciting activities to participate in during our Before school care, After school care and throughout our Vacation Care programs. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure we have a fun and exciting program planned with a variety of in-centre activities but also out of centre activities that take children to a variety of exciting locations.

The team at Fun Club @ West Wollongong ensure that each of the children’s interests and needs are met, this may be during play or by creating relationships with educators and their peers. Our experienced educators believe that building on developing skills and knowledge are important and we work in partnership with the children to create engaging and exciting programs which meet the interest and abilities of all children within our centre.

Our team here at Fun Club @ West Wollongong believe that it should be a fun, safe and supportive environment for all children and families that enter our service. We strongly believe that everyone here within the centre should feel they belong; as we value, respect and welcome all families to be active participants within the centre."

Laurence Foran, Director of Fun Club at Wollongong West Public School

Before and after school care

Our before and after school OOSH service is available to all children who attend our school.

Hours

• Monday-Friday, 6:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm -6:00pm (during school term only).

Vacation care

Our OOSH vacation care service is available to all K-6 children. You do not need to be enrolled at our school to attend our OOSH vacation care service.

Hours

• 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (during school holidays and school development days).

OOSH fees

Eligible families can apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to reduce out-of-pocket OOSH fees.

To learn about OOSH fees, please contact Big Fat Smile on 02 4225 9520.

Apply to attend our OOSH service

Places for our OOSH service are limited. To learn how to apply for your child to attend our OOSH service, please contact Big Fat Smile on  02 4225 9520.

Why choose our OOSH service?

• Our OOSH educators have current Working with Children Checks and are trained in first aid.
• OOSH care is provided on-site at the school.
• Our OOSH services qualify for government subsidies.
• Healthy snacks are included each day, and lunch is provided during vacation care.
• Our programs meet National Quality Standards and follow all relevant laws and regulations.