Sherpa Kids

Parent Support

Your trusted local Outside School Hours Care provider, giving children more friends, more play and more adventure before school, after school and during the school holidays.

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Why Enrol at Primary OSHCare?

Choosing Primary OSHCare means giving your child a place to learn, grow and have fun, beyond the classroom. From exciting activities to meaningful friendships and supportive educators, our programs are designed to make every moment before and after school count. With flexible booking options and access to subsidy support, we’re here to help your child thrive, every school day and every school holiday. We understand juggling work, school, and family life can be busy and stressful. That’s why Primary OSHCare is here to give parents peace of mind and children a place to thrive.

  • We're more than just care

    We provide kids of all ages with new experiences, new skills, new friendships and new confidence.

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    Support for busy families

    Safe, reliable, before and after school care so you never have to worry about the 3pm pickup.

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    Affordable care

    All our programs are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy, keeping costs manageable for families.

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    Flexibility that fit your schedule

    Flexible booking options that work best for you and your family

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    Play with purpose

    Safe, reliable, before and after school care so you never have to worry about the 3pm pickup.

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    A Holiday Program They'll Want to Come Back To

    Safe, reliable, before and after school care so you never have to worry about the 3pm pickup.

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    Even more support from Jan 2026

    Eligible families will receive a minimum of 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, making OSHC more accessible than ever.

Where Play Meets Potential

We give children the opportunity to learn about and practice important life skills like taking care of themselves and the environment around them, extending on what’s taught in the classroom.

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New to Outside School Hours Care?

An easy, fun and engaging transition to BIG SCHOOL is vital. At Primary OSHCare, we provide the environment, experience and support your child needs to take this very big step with confidence! Learn more about our OSHC program here.

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How to Enrol

Find out more about how to enrol your child at our Outside School Hours Care morning and afternoon programs. Enrolment is easy and free.

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Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

The Child Care Subsidy income thresholds have been updated for 2026! Find out more and how this would affect your eligibility here.

Our Programs

  • Before School Care

    Join us in the morning at our before school care program called ‘Rise then Shine’. It sets the tone for a great day at school with nutritious breakfasts and energising activities.

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  • After School Care

    Continue the fun in the afternoon at our after school care program called ‘Stay and Play’. Children can play, learn new skills, and build lasting friendships all before heading home.

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  • Holiday Care

    Our holiday program called Holiday HQ is the place to be while school is out! We have new themes each school holiday and a variety of exciting excursions and special events.

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Before and After School Care FAQs

  • Primary OSHCare team members are qualified as per National Quality Framework and Legislated Regulations and have demonstrated experience in working at OSHC services.

    These qualifications are commonly:

    • Diploma of Children Services (OSHC)

    • Certificate III or IV in Children Services

    • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Teaching for Primary School Aged children

    • And so many more.

    All team members employed by Primary OSHCare must provide the appropriate security checks before they are accepted.

    On employment, all team members must provide a copy of a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), which we verify through the Department of Justice website.

    Educators must also complete their qualifications in First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and Child Protection Training before working within our services.

    We also provide opportunities for our team to improve on their skills and progress within the company with an internal Learning Management System and external training based off the requirements of the community.