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Childcare  SE:00015784   -  CCS 190019817K

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Outlets provides permanent and occasional care for children aged 3mths - 6 years.
​Our Childcare is delivered in a purpose built area with a large outdoor play area "the hidden heart" of Newport.

We are a SunSmart Centre please view all our policies in the drop down menu under Childcare tab.

Here at Outlets Co-operative Neighbourhood House LTD we believe that every child has the right to feel safe and protected while in our care.
Whilst caring for your child we are committed to ensuring that all reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the child’s safety and wellbeing is paramount at all times.
We have a zero tolerance of child abuse and we will fulfil our duty of care obligations under the law by protecting children from any reasonable, foreseeable risk of injury or harm.
We have an obligation to contact authorities for intervention for children and young people who may be at risk of abuse or neglect and we will follow our policies and procedures as required.

*Child Safe Standards, Protecting our Children in a Safe environment.

​Outlets is a CCS approved, please read CCS links end of page and Childcare Enrolments


Hours

5 hour sessions
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm  

3 hour sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 9.00am - 12 noon
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm​

Enrolment Form

2022v1_childcare_enrolment_form.pdf
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child_care_fees_2020.pdf
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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

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.
  • We are a SunSmart Centre
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Child Care Subsidy and other information

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No Jab No Play.pdf
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2021v1_parent_childcare_handbook.pdf
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vic_chns_services_regulations_no32_2020.pdf
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LINK To Childcare Estimator CCS

Licence - Approved Provider and Service

OUTLETS CO-OP Neighbourhood House LTD is DET(Victoria) Service Approved Licensed Childrens -  SE00015784 PR:00008995 as Occasional Child Care
and Commonwealth Govt DET - Approval for the Purposes for Provider 190019817K to offer Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Please abide to rules outlined by “Outlets” in the Parent Information Handbook plus the Policies and Procedures  - Children’s Services Act 1996 & Children's Services Regulations SR No32/2020  
Outlets acknowledges the support of  Dept Education, and Training,  (DET) (Federal) CCCFR
and DESE CCCFR to enable us to deliver an affordable and quality childcare service

Location

Opening hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
We are closed during school holidays and on public holidays

Contact Us

Phone: (03) 9391 8504
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    • Contact
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