Loftus Recreation Centre (KidsCo OSHC)
Your OSHC gives children enriching after school and pupil free day experiences. Our dedicated approach provides a service that is tailored to Loftus Recreation Centre (KidsCo OSHC), ensuring that the evolving requirements of your child, school and community are met.
Tailored Experiences
The program at Loftus Recreation Centre (KidsCo OSHC) Your OSHC is unique and tailored to the educational ethos and values of your school and the individual needs of the children in the service. In every afterschool session, your coordinator designs a featured activity to engage the children. Complementing the feature activity are experience zones that give children the freedom of choice and guide them to learn through play. Our Pupil Free Day sessions have at least three key feature activities, based around family and child feedback. Pop into the Your OSHC service at Loftus Recreation Centre (KidsCo OSHC) to chat to your Coordinator about the program.
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Register free for Your OSHC at Loftus Recreation Centre (KidsCo OSHC)
To make a Your OSHC booking, you need to register with us first.
As a licensed childcare provider, we need all parents or guardians to complete the mandatory registration for a child to attend our care. This registration is a legal requirement for us to accept children into our care and gives us all the necessary information we need so we can provide the best care for each child.
Registration is free and can be done online, or with our NEW industry leading smartphone app.
Fees and times
Before & After School Care
After Care
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
| Recurring Fee | Recurring Fee after max CCS | Casual Fee | Casual Fee after max CCS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $42.00 | $9.55 | $42.00 | $9.55 |
Casual fees are for families who need more flexibility to suit their schedules. Industry leading booking and cancellation rules offer you flexibility so that you can work around life's interruptions with peace of mind.
Recurring fees apply when you make a minimum of 2 bookings at the same time and no less than 48 hours prior to the start of the first booking. The bookings must be made as recurring booked days over 2 or more weeks.
Casual booking notice: none
Recurring booking notice: 48 hours in advance
Casual cancellation notice: 1 calendar days in advance
Recurring cancellation notice: 1 calendar days in advance
No matter the cancellation rules, we operate a standing policy that there is no charge for a sick child. Simply let us know when cancelling a booking outside the cancellation window, provide a doctor's certificate and there will be no fee charged.
Enrolment Fees
Our $0.00 Enrolment Fee is charged once a year on your second use of our service. The enrolment fee is pro rata based on Term. This is a Camp Australia maintenance fee that allows us to acquire and maintain yours and your child's records, including but not limited to medical management plans, medical authorisation forms and Child Enrolment Information Sheet. The Child Enrolment Information Sheet is updated annually and reviewed on a minimum termly basis. This fee also covers maintaining your enrolments with Centrelink in order to claim the Child Care Subsidy should you be eligible.
Additional Fees
Late Pick-up Fee: When a child is collected after the closing time of the service, a parent will be charged $15.00 per 15 minutes or part thereof, per child. Please note this is a set price that covers the out of office hours our staff spend making sure your child gets picked up safely.
Reduce the cost of care with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Eligible families can receive subsidies of up to 90% on Your OSHC fees with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We strongly recommend you apply for the CCS to determine your eligibility.
Your eligibility for the subsidy is determined by your family’s annual adjusted taxable income, an activity test and the type of childcare service you are using.
To find out if you are eligible, simply log into MyGov and complete your Child Care Subsidy Assessment. You will receive a notification from Centrelink if your claim has been assessed and/or approved.
Escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary. Your open and inclusive Rocketeers Crew at Loftus Recreation Centre (KidsCo OSHC) truly understand that the school holidays are for your children and they are dedicated to designing tailored and thoughtful programs, ensuring they have the best holiday break.
Download our app on the App Store and Google Play
Register free for Rocketeers
To make a Rocketeers booking, you need to register with us first.
As a licensed childcare provider, we need all parents to complete the mandatory registration for a child to attend our care. This registration is a legal requirement for us to accept children into our care and gives us all the necessary information so we can provide the best care for each child.
Registration is free and can be done online, or with our smartphone app.
What's on
Please note that program descriptions are to be used as a guide. This is an indication only of the maximum Child Care subsidy.
FILM FEST: LEGO CREATE DAY
Mon, January 8, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionDive into LEGO® adventures, crafting towers, cars, or even castles to inspire unique stories. Today's build becomes tomorrow's animated tale for Film Day. Will your film earn a coveted nomination and compete for prizes at our Film Fest premiere?
after max CCS
FILM FEST: LEGO FILM DAY
Tue, January 9, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionGet ready for our 3rd annual Rocketeers Film Fest! Following your "LEGO Create Day," it's time to film your LEGO stories and craft your stop-motion entry for a chance to shine!
after max CCS
MISSION TAKEOFF XII: URBAN PLAYGROUND
Wed, January 10, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionLet's unleash your creativity with Makedo! Join us in constructing your very own town from collected cardboard pieces. Name your city and use our awesome Makedo tools to create an architechtural masterpiece!
after max CCS
ADVENTURE: WICKED WARRIORS AT NINJA ACADEMY
Thu, January 11, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ExcursionExplore the unique ninja warrior-style obstacle course that will put you to the test through a series of challenges by swinging, climbing and balancing like a true ninja! Have you got what it takes to be a ninja warrior?
after max CCS
OPERATION: ARTISTS IN ACTION
Fri, January 12, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Base Camp DayLet’s explore various forms of art from painting and sculpture to music and theatre! It’s time to express yourself and unleash your creativity today. Make your move and be inspired to go beyond your imagination and create your very own masterpiece.
after max CCS
PROJECT: MUSEUM MARVELS
Mon, January 15, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionWe’re setting up our very own museum, where your remarkable creations will be the main attractions! From DIY fossil castings, mounted origami bugs in shadow boxes, and paper mache hanging dinosaur skeletons, it's bound to be a Rex-ulant day!
after max CCS
EXPERIENCE TAKEOVER: SOCCER STRIKERS SHOOTOUT
Tue, January 16, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionYou asked for it and here it is! Calling all soccer superstars and fans, today is your day to shine! Join us as we take on thrilling soccer games led by professionals, where you'll learn new skills and challenges. Feel the rush of the beautiful game!
after max CCS
ADVENTURE: RETRO GAMING AT THE NOSTALGIA BOX MUSEUM
Wed, January 17, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ExcursionJoin us at The Nostalgia Box, Australia's one and only video game console museum where you'll explore and play some classic arcade favourites!
after max CCS
EXPERIENCE TAKEOVER: HIP-HOP JAM FEST
Thu, January 18, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionJoin us for a day of fun with friends as we learn hip-hop dance moves! You'll be taught by a professional who will guide you through some of the coolest moves from the hip-hop scene.
after max CCS
ADVENTURE: WISH AT EVENT CINEMAS
Fri, January 19, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ExcursionWish is set in the magical kingdom where the people of Rosas are granted their wish by the King. When Asha’s wish brings a cosmic energy named Star, they unite to battle foes to save her community, proving the magic of human-star connection.
after max CCS
OPERATION: SPLASH MANIA
Mon, January 22, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Base Camp DayToday is all about water play! With a bucket load of awesome activities to let your imagination come to life, let’s roll up our sleeves and get ready for a splashtastic day exploring your creativity and senses.
after max CCS
EXPERIENCE TAKEOVER: DELICIOUS SCIENCE
Tue, January 23, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionDiscover how science can be delicious! Through a fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to make your own ice cream, and get to eat it too! Let’s experiment and get excited about food science while we cool off with this tasty summer treat.
after max CCS
ADVENTURE: PIN-SMASH! AT ZONE BOWLING
Wed, January 24, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ExcursionRoll on in as we head to tenpin bowling. Leave nothing to spare, as you aim for as many strikes as possible! How will your pins fall?
after max CCS
PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!
Thu, January 25, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IncursionIt’s almost back-to-school time! Create your own To-Do planner with fun felt stick-on items. You’ll get a mini pencil case you can use for school, which will also hold your felt pieces. What’s in your schedule for school?
after max CCS
OPERATION: WORLDWIDE WONDERS
Mon, January 29, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Base Camp DayCalling all junior globetrotters! Grab your ‘passport for play’ and let’s explore the different countries and cultures around the world through cooking, paying games and craft activities. What worldly wonders will you experience today?
after max CCS
OPERATION: ENCHANTED REALMS
Tue, January 30, 2024
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Base Camp DayImmerse yourself in a world of magic, spells, and mythical creatures as we explore a spellbinding day right here in Base Camp! Get ready for an adventure in our enchanted realms, discovering wizards and other whimsical wonders.
after max CCS
Reduce the cost of care with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Eligible families can receive subsidies of up to 90% on Your OSHC fees with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We strongly recommend you apply for the CCS to determine your eligibility.
Your eligibility for the subsidy is determined by your family’s annual adjusted taxable income, an activity test and the type of childcare service you are using.
To find out if you are eligible, simply log into MyGov and complete your Child Care Subsidy Assessment. You will receive a notification from Centrelink if your claim has been assessed and/or approved.
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