Berrinba East State School has on-site before and after school care as well as vacation care. This service is provided by Outsiders.
Out of school hours care
The Outsiders Play Advocates (TOPA), as our name suggests, place a strong value on play and creating endless opportunities for children to explore, discover and enjoy their time at OSHC.
At Berrinba East, our goal is to provide a community-focused OSHC service that reflects the children and families within our school community. We believe OSHC should be more than somewhere children go before and after school, it should be a place where children feel safe, connected, valued and free to be themselves.
As Approved Providers and OSHC operators, we have a responsibility to provide children with a play-based and enriching experience. We see our role as creating spaces where children can explore, create, challenge themselves, build friendships, solve problems, manage frustration, develop resilience and learn new skills through intrinsically motivated, personally directed and freely chosen play.
Our Playworkers support this through thoughtful environments, engaging resources and a genuine commitment to following children's interests and ideas. We want our service to feel like a second home, a place where children, families and educators feel a strong sense of belonging.
We believe OSHC provides children with valuable opportunities to develop socially, physically and emotionally through play. Our Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs give children the freedom to make choices, build confidence, take appropriate risks, develop problem-solving skills and discover a genuine love of learning through play.
Before School Care (BSC)
Before School Care provides children with a relaxed and playful start to their day.
Whether they choose to catch up with friends, enjoy some quiet time, get creative or head outside for some active play, children can ease into their morning in a way that works for them.
Our goal is to help children arrive at school feeling connected, confident and ready for the day ahead.
Operating Times: 6:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast provided.
After School Care (ASC)
After a busy day at school, children need time to relax, reconnect and play.
Our After School Care environment gives children the opportunity to spend time with friends, explore their interests and choose how they would like to spend their afternoon.
Our Playworkers provide engaging spaces and experiences that encourage children to develop confidence, independence, problem-solving skills and a strong sense of belonging within their school community.
Operating Times: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Afternoon Tea provided.
Vacation Care
Our Vacation Care programs are all about adventure, connection and play.
Throughout the school holidays, children can enjoy a variety of themed experiences, excursions, incursions, creative projects, challenges and plenty of opportunities for child-led play.
We aim to provide a balance of exciting planned experiences and time for children to simply play, explore and follow their own interests.
Vacation Care is a chance for children to make new friends, try something different, build confidence and create memories along the way.
Operating Times: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Breakfast and Afternoon Tea provided.
Complete the enrolment form for your child.
Email the team at berrinbaeastoshc@topa.au.