Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) in Westmead
Jolly Frog Kindergarten Westmead runs After School Care and Vacation Care for children attending Westmead Public School. We collect children from school and care for them until 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Both programs are Child Care Subsidy approved, run from our Westmead centre only, and places are limited.
After School Care in Westmead
Our After School Care program provides a safe, familiar and supportive environment for children after the school day.
We offer:
- School pick-up from Westmead Public School
- Afternoon care in a relaxed and engaging setting
Children are supported by experienced educators and can enjoy:
- Outdoor play
- Creative and group activities
- Time to unwind after the school day
- Optional homework or quiet time
After School Care and Vacation Care (Westmead Only)
Jolly Frog Kindergarten Westmead offers After School Care and Vacation Care, exclusively for children attending Westmead Public School.
This program is only available at our Westmead centre and is not offered at Northmead.
Vacation Care in Westmead
During school holidays, our Westmead centre offers a Vacation Care program for children enrolled at Westmead Public School.
Our program includes:
- A variety of engaging and age-appropriate activities
- Outdoor play and excursions (where applicable)
- Opportunities for social connection and fun in a familiar environment
Important Information
- Available only at Jolly Frog Kindergarten Westmead
- Available only for children attending Westmead Public School
- Places are limited
What does OSHC cost?
After school care at our Westmead centre is $35 per session before subsidy. Outside School Hours Care at an approved service attracts the Child Care Subsidy, which is paid directly to the service — so families pay only the gap.
Before school care and vacation care are quoted on request. Call us on (02) 9635 6149 for those rates and an estimate of what you would actually pay after subsidy, or read how the subsidy works on our fees and Child Care Subsidy page.
Common questions about our OSHC program
- Which school does Jolly Frog collect from for after school care?
- Jolly Frog Kindergarten Westmead collects children from Westmead Public School only. Our After School Care and Vacation Care programs are available exclusively to children attending Westmead Public School, and are offered at our Westmead centre only — not at Northmead.
- What time does after school care run until?
- Our Westmead centre is open Monday to Friday until 6:30 PM, so after school care runs from school pick-up through to 6:30 PM.
- Is after school care covered by the Child Care Subsidy?
- Yes. Outside School Hours Care at an approved service attracts Child Care Subsidy, and the subsidy is paid directly to the service so families pay only the gap. Before and after school care in the Westmead area averages roughly $21 to $26 a day before subsidy.
- What happens during vacation care?
- During school holidays our Westmead centre runs a Vacation Care program for children enrolled at Westmead Public School, with age-appropriate activities, outdoor play and excursions where applicable. Places are limited.
- Do children get time to do homework?
- Yes. Optional homework and quiet time are part of the afternoon, alongside outdoor play and creative group activities, so children can unwind after the school day.
Ask about an OSHC place
Places in After School Care and Vacation Care are limited and fill quickly around school terms. Tell us your child's year group and the days you need.
OSHC runs from our Westmead childcare centre, which also offers long day care for ages 0–5.