HOOSHC is an incorporated association, governed by a Management Committee comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Officer, HCPS School Representative and Parent Representatives. The committee meets monthly, with babysitting on site by one of our Educators available for parents who need care for their child/ren while in attendance at the meeting.
Henschke Out Of School Care Inc
Henschke Out of School Hours Care Inc (HOOSHC) was established in 2011. The service is a not for profit entity established by a group of Henschke Catholic Primary School (HCPS) parents who were all in need of care for their children out of school hours due to work and study commitments along with Assistant Principal Sandra Gunning. The Governing Committee is comprised of parents who utilise the service and a HCPS representative
Henschke Out of School Hours Care Inc (HOOSHC) aims to provide a happy, safe and caring environment for primary school aged children in the local community. We believe in providing a fun, supportive environment where everyone feels welcome. We encourage the children to have an active role in planning and evaluating the program at HOOSHC, with our practices underpinned by the National Quality Framework (NQF) for school age children “My Time, Our Place”.
Our Goals & Facts
Our Goals
Deliver a high quality and inclusive program that fosters development of skills, including social and emotional with a focus on the holistic wellbeing of each child
Provide families and the community with flexible childcare that meets their needs
Foster individual children’s strengths, abilities and interests through the provision of developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences, while having fun
Maintain sound business and financial management practices
Quick Facts
HOOSHC caters for up to 98 children attending each after school care (ASC), before school care (BSC) and vacation care (VC) sessions with an Educator to Child ratio of 1:15, with the exception of excursion days when there are less children in attendance with higher staff ratios to ensure adequate supervision and safety.
Places are filled in accordance with the Australian Government priority of access.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available for eligible families through Services Australia.
The Australian Government provides financial support for this childcare service under the Community Support Program.
HOOSHC is a separate entity to Henschke Catholic Primary School (HCPS).
HOOSHC has a licence agreement with HCPS for use of the hall.
Our Team
Hannah Ross – Coordinator
Kathy Cox – Assistant Coordinator
Bronwyn Ford – Educational Leader
Parent Survey Testimonials
A social outlet for children in a mixed age group environment, giving a stable and consistent care to the children of for working parents. Lots of activities and resources.
- Parent -Especially with vacation care, my child can be anxious at drop off. The staff are always so friendly in helping him get settled and finding friends that he knows to make the transition easier for him.
- Parent -My children feel safe secure and supported. They never want to leave.
- Parent -HOOSHC is available at the times needed and my child enjoys being there. I like that there is flexibility with the options available for kids to explore and play.
- Parent -Happy welcoming staff. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
- Parent -I think the educators provide a safe and happy environment. I also truely believe it is great value financially and has always set out to provide quality care at the most cost effective price without compromising safety and well-being. I have never had an issue with accounts and find the financial and account aspect very well run. I also like the emphasis on continuous improvement and focus on providing the best possible experience for children and their families.
- Parent -Location is perfect. Being on school premises makes it easy. I love that there are always several different type of activities available. The educators/ carers are all lovely to speak with.
- Parent -Our child is always very happy after spending time at HOOSHC.
- Parent -The range for different activities available there is a lot of things to help keep them interactive and interested. The play area is great and looks wonderful since the up grade.
- Parent -The staff and peace of mind knowing my child is collected from school and I get a notification that they’ve been signed in.
- Parent -The staff are amazing and friendly, the kids are always busy and the facility is very well set out. I feel my children are in a very safe environment.
- Parent -The staff are lovely and the kids always seem happy and engaged.
- Parent -The staff!!!! Since my child has been there he has been cared for and loved by some of the most beautiful educators. My son has never had an issue with the staff and loves every one of them (current and past) and that is a very rare quality in a service.
- Parent -Keep up the great work. Your service is great value, and I believe everyone and every educator is aligned with the vision and mission or the service being provided.
- Parent -My child has attended a few services over the years and I have years of experience in the industry and I can easily say
- Parent -HOOSHC has to be the best service I know of. Keep up all the hard and amazing work you do!!
- Parent -Thank you to the wonderful team that supports me and my child.
- Parent -Thank you for the care you take of my kids, our school does not offer after school or vacation care and HOOSHC is a vital service for our family.
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