SAFE
All School’s Out programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Social Development ensuring regulatory compliance and Staff:Child ratios are maintained.
FUN
We aim to provide programmes that are fun and exciting for the children we look after. Activities are designed to encourage participation and engagement.
QUALITY
Don’t comprise on quality when it comes to the care of your precious children. School’s Out is an award winning provider of OSCAR care.
School’s Out is not school—it’s a time for your child to relax, have fun, and enjoy themselves. Our aim is to make it “The best place between school and home”, providing an environment where children can unwind, explore, and play.
Some of our centres are located on school grounds, while others use venues ranging from public halls to purpose-built childcare facilities.
If the School’s Out centre your child attends is not at a school or nearby, we offer a van pick-up service from selected schools. Each school has a designated meeting place within the grounds, where our staff collect the children. Staff maintain a list of all children booked in for that day and follow strict procedures should a child be missing or unexpectedly absent. Upon arrival to the centre all children are signed in by staff. Parents collecting children at the end of the session are required to sign their child out. This is both a safety requirement and a Ministry of Social Development policy. Children will only be released to adults listed on the child’s enrolment form so it is important that this information is kept up to date.
At our afternoon care sessions, children are provided with an afternoon snack and water. This quiet time is perfect for sharing news, achievements, or passing on important information. Children then have the opportunity to enjoy the range of activities on offer which may include art projects, quiet reading, board games, outdoor play or socialising with friends. Participation in any activity is completely voluntary.