Kariong Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) is a community run, not-for-profit childcare service run by Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Inc, offering Before and After School Hours Care, and Vacation Care for Primary School aged children aged 5 – 12 years.

Our Service is guided by the My Time, Our Place – Framework for School Aged Care. We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, caring and inclusive environment whilst ensuring our school aged children retain a strong sense of identity and positive self-worth.

We work inclusively within Kariong Neighbourhood Centre and can offer families access to a supported referral service, material and practical assistance and access to community activities and events.

Childcare fees attract Child Care Subsidy.

Our operating hours are:

• Before School Care – Monday to Friday – 6:30am – 9:00am. Fees include breakfast.
• After School Care – Monday – Friday – 3:00pm – 6:30pm. Fees include afternoon tea and a late snack.
• Vacation Care / Pupil Free Days – During NSW School Holidays – 6:30am – 6:30pm. 

Our service has been rated Meeting by the Department of Education and we offer a varied child focused program in all our available sessions.