About

Belconnen Community Service’s school age programs provide quality supervised before and after school hours care for primary school age children in the Belconnen area. Places are available within each programs license limit and subject to BCS enrolment caps.

The school aged care programs:

• Ensures children in school age care will have opportunities to engage in leisure and play-based experiences which are responsive to the needs, interests, and choices of the children attending the service and contribute fully to their ongoing development and a strong sense of their identity.
• Is focused on middle childhood development and provide a stimulating and engaging program to accommodate the age range of the children and young people in a safe and caring environment.
• Our caring and trained team endeavor to encourage all children and their families to participate in the program.
• Value your input and by working together in partnership we will continue to support your child’s wellbeing and learning.
• Identify the importance of good nutrition and a healthy morning and afternoon tea are provided in our term programs.
• Cater for varying dietary requirements as required.

After school care is offered at Charnwood Primary School and Before and After School care is provided at Florey Primary School and St Matthews Primary School. For more information about each service, click on the school link below.

Fees

Before School Care
Casual booking $24.50
Permanent booking $22.00
After School Care
Casual booking $34.50
Permanent booking $31.00

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

BCS is an approved School Aged Care provider. If you are eligible for the CCS this may reduce the cost of your out of pocket expense significantly. Assessment for CCS is available by application to the Department of Human Services online or by phoning 13 6150. For more information visit www.education.gov.au/ChildCarePackage.