Occasional Care

Occasional care is for children under kindy age who are not enrolled in any other early childhood education and care programs, such as preschool, childcare or family day care. It promotes young children’s development by giving them access to high-quality early childhood education.

It may help parents to take part in a range of activities including non-work and casual work commitments.

Priority of access

The Department for Education has a priority of access policy to decide who can access occasional care. This might mean that some families get more sessions than others.

Talk to us about enrolling in occasional care.

Cost

This program costs $5 per session and $2.50 for siblings.

If you have an Australian Government Pensioner Concession or Health Care Card, the cost is $1.50 per session and 75 cents for siblings.

Children generally can attend 1 session a week. When they enrol, families choose their preferred day and book the first session. When they come to a session they can then book the next one.

Children under 2 years old

• Thursday 8:30am-11:30am 

Children over 2 years old

Morning Sessions

• Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 11.30am

Afternoon Session

• Wednesday 12.00pm-3.00pm

Your child needs to bring these items each day:

• bag
• broad-brimmed, cord-free hat
• change of clothes and waterproof bag
• nappies and wipes if needed
• drink bottle containing water
• healthy snack
• bottle and pacifier if needed.

Please ensure your child’s name is on all their belongings, including their bag.

Please make sure your child is wearing sunscreen when they arrive.