SAVE OUR OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE PROGRAMME!
The state government has announced that it will withdraw funding for the Take a Break Occasional Childcare Programme at the end of 2011. Our Occasional Childcare service is part-funded through this programme. The loss of this funding threatens occasional childcare provision at Nicholson Street and 119 other centres across the state. Our service will almost certainly close at the end of the year if this funding is not reinstated. If you are as outraged as we are, please contact your local member of parliament and express your concerns, or for more information, please contact our office.
The Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres (ANHLC) has a page devoted to the campaign to get funding reinstated. The latest information can be found there.
Nicholson Street runs several programmes for children. Our Occasional Childcare service and 3 Year Old Activity Groups are designed for pre-kindergaten children, while our highly successful Kids Art programme is aimed at children from 6 to 12.
From time to time we programme other children's programmes, often during the school holidays.
No NSCH programmes run during the Christmas school holiday period.
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Occasional Childcare
Nicholson Street Community House is licensed by the Department of Human Services to operate an Occasional Childcare Centre. We offer a quality childcare programme for children aged 0 - 5 years in a small group setting.
Children are cared for by qualified and trained staff and are able to enjoy a wide range of age-appropriate play experiences.
We welcome parents to visit our Centre at any time to meet our staff and find out more about the programme. Please contact the office for an appointment.
Session times for 2010 are: MON, TUES,WED THURS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bookings can be made on a casual basis, or for up to 10 weeks at a time.
A reduced Childcare Service - usually two sessions per week - operates during the school holidays, excluding the Christmas holidays.
Childcare Fees
For casual users, fees are charged on a sessional basis and are payable at each session your child attends. For long-term bookings, fees are charged on a term basis and payable at the beginning of the term.
Fees for 2011 are:
Full Fee:
- 1 child = $23
- 2 children = $35
- 3 children = $46
Concession Fee:
- 1 child = $20
- 2 children = $30
- 3 children = $40
Concession fees apply to Healthcare Card holders and students taking classes at Nicholson Street Community House.
Fees are charged and collected in accordance with the House Fee Policy. A copy of this policy is available on request.
Download
(2011 forms are not available in electronic form. 2010 forms are still accepted)- Occasional Childcare Information for Parents [204 KB]
- Booking Form 2010 [91 KB]
- OCC Enrolment Form 2010 [154 KB]
3 Year Old Activity Group
This group caters exclusively to children aged 3 - 4 years. A variety of age-appropriate activities are offered each week in a small group setting (13 children) with two workers.
The programme is offered on a term-by-term basis and new enrolments are welcomed, space permitting.
Session times: MONDAY & TUESDAY 1 pm - 3:45 pm
3 Year Old Activity Group Fees
Fees are charged on a by-term basis and are payable at the beginning of each term. The fee is $20 per week for 1 session or $38 per week for 2 sessions. Payment arrangements are available.
Download
(2011 forms are not available in electronic form. 2010 forms are still accepted)- Occasional Childcare Information for Parents [204 KB]
- Booking Form 2010 [91 KB]
- OCC Enrolment Form 2010 [154 KB]
Kids Art
A unique programme for children aged 6-12 years. These courses offer a wide range of art experiences each term including drawing, collage, painting, sculpture and much more. Classes are taught by a professional art teacher.
All class materials are provided.
We offer two Kids Art programmes: one on Saturday mornings between 10 am - 12 noon and the second on Thursdays after school from 4 pm - 6 pm, during school terms.
Term dates and fees are shown on the Programmes page. (Prior enrolment is essential.)
Download
(2011 forms are not available in electronic form. 2010 forms are still accepted)- General Enrolment Form 2010 [103 KB]
"Learn Italian" Playgroup
An opportunity for you and your child to spend time playing together in an immersive Italian language and cultural experience. No knowledge of Italian is necessary. Thursdays 10 am - 11:30 am. Dates and costs on the Programmes page.
Download
(2011 forms are not available in electronic form. 2010 forms are still accepted)- General Enrolment Form 2010 [103 KB]
Creative Writing for Children and Parents
This workshop provides an opportunity for children and their parent(s) to have some fun and express themselves through creative writing. Suitable for children aged 11-14. Saturday August 13th, 1 pm - 3 pm. $5 per family.
Unaccompanied children may attend by arrangement.
Download
(2011 forms are not available in electronic form. 2010 forms are still accepted)- General Enrolment Form 2010 [103 KB]
Preschool Dance Session for Mums/Dads and Kids.
Come learn to roar like a Tiger, dance like a Snake and snap like a Croc in a weekly dance class featuring Storytelling, dance, drama and games. Fun for kids and parents. Suitable for babies to 3 y.o.
- Friday mornings
- Contact: Lucille 0421 000 281 for enquiries or to enrol