Childcare

Outlets provides permanent and occasional care for children aged 0 - 6 years. Childcare is a purpose built area with a large outdoor play area. the hidden heart of Newport.
Please note Outlets is CCS approved please read CCS links end of page and Childcare Enrolments 

Hours

As we move into 2021 and Due to CoVid-19 restrictions lifted we are bringing back our normal days of Childcare delivery
though to START 2021 days are TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
for  February 2021 we apologise for any inconvenience our community
5 hour sessions
(Monday TBC) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

• 9:00 am - 2:00 pm  

3 hour sessions
(Monday TBC) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

• 9.00am - 12 noon
• 11:00am - 2:00pm​

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Bookings

Permanent

• Permanent bookings can be made on a term basis.
• Payments must be made in full in the first week of term.
• No refunds or credits will be given.
• Not sure of term dates? See Education Department website.

Occasional

• Payment to be made on arrival (no CCS) if CCS approved see below;

Payments

• Payment can be made via bank direct debit - see office for details.
• CCS recipients(Permanent/Regular) payment to be made on day,  weekly or fortnightly, direct debit is available. 

For those attending classes at Outlets

• For all adult students enrolled at Outlets requiring childcare during their study/course.
• Childcare is automatically available to students. Child Care is available for selected day courses.

Cost: $5 per session

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Requirements

• Child Enrolment Forms & attachments (if required) must be completed prior to leaving your child/children. 
• Immunisation records must be shown/sighted by staff member. See "No Jab-No Play" document below.
• Parents are to bring necessary items ie: bottle, nappies and change of clothes.
• We are "Sunsmart." Legionnaire or wide brim hats are required for outdoor play.
• Please ensure you have your child's name on all items to ensure correct return.

What to bring - 3 hour session

• 1 snack (we encourage healthy and nut-free) - eg. sandwich, fruit, biscuits.
• Appropriate drink (bottle, juice).

What to bring - full day

• 2 snacks (we encourage healthy and nut-free).
• Lunch - eg. sandwich.
• Appropriate drink (bottle, juice).

Arrival and Departure

• It is essential that parents/guardians sign their child/ren in and out on arrival and departure through Kiosk (iPad at Office).
  This is State Government legislations (A signature is required for each child)
• Please ensure you pick up your child on time. If you know you are going to be late please call us, as late charges will apply.
• Please be mindful of noise and the behavior of your child/children at drop off and pick up times, as the Centre is multi-functional, where formal learning (Adult Education)  takes place and there are numerous courses and classes running during these times.

Principles of our childcare program

• To ensure a flexible program is maintained to encourage growth, cultural  & developmental needs of the children aged 0-6years.
• Implementing the Early Years Developmental Learning Framework (EYDLF)
• 5 key principles:

1. Sense of identity
2. connections with their world
3. a strong sense of well being
4. confidence  involvement in their learning
5. effective communication skills.

• Understanding interests &  experiences of each child & the sensitive needs of the individual.
• Ensuring that the children's developmental needs are met.
• Importance of care & education for children.
• The centre provides a pleasant & stimulating environment. (Family room/sibling care)
• Programs builds on developing an overall plan for the centre (benchmarking occasional care).
• Encourage parent involvement & value your input, ideas and support.
• Outlets employs qualified staff  to ensure principals, policies, regulations, child programs are adhered to & developed.
  

Enrolment form and more information

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LINK To Childcare Estimator CCS

Licence

OUTLETS CO-OP Neighbourhood House LTD is Licenced  under the Victoria Dept. Health and Human Services SE00015627 PR:00008995 as Occasional Child Care

Please abide to rules outlined by “Outlets” & the Children’s Services Act 1996 & Children's Services Regulations SR No32/2020  
Outlets acknowledges the support of  Dept Education, and Training,  (DET) (Federal) CCCFR
Dept. of Health, and Human Services (DHHS)(Victoria) DET to enable us to deliver an affordable and quality childcare service