Before and After School Care for working families
Quality before and after school care for school aged children in kindergarten through to year 6.
The Y WA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service provides peace of mind to working families with engaging programs for children in kindergarten to year 6. Our service is located at primary schools and community centres across Perth and regional Western Australia.
Our Philosophy
We work in partnership with families to create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every child feels a sense of belonging.
Guiding Values
Our philosophy is grounded in the core values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Caring, which guide the way we learn, play and interact each day.
- Respect – We respect ourselves, others, our community and the environment, understanding that our words and actions affect those around us.
- Honesty – We value honesty, acting with integrity and fairness so that trust can grow.
- Responsibility – We show responsibility by making safe choices, caring for our belongings, and contributing positively to our OSHC environment.
- Caring – We demonstrate caring through kindness, compassion and support, ensuring everyone feels included and recognised.
Behaviour Expectations
Our behaviour expectations align with those of our partner schools, reinforcing consistency and safety: if it isn’t ok at school, it isn’t ok at OSHC.
When challenges arise, we work alongside families to support children’s wellbeing and development, including implementing behaviour support strategies when needed.
Together, we uphold a community where children, educators and families feel safe, respected and empowered to flourish.
Why choose the Y WA for Before and After School Care?
- Trusted, reliable care with a commitment to safeguarding children
- Qualified educators who are passionate about their work
- Strong family partnerships for peace of mind
- Engaging programs that inspire learning and fun
- Healthy meals and snacks for children to enjoy with friends
- Homework help and project support
- Convenient onsite locations at or near schools
- Flexible drop-off and pick-up times for working families
- Extra care options for Pupil Free Days and School Holidays
- Permanent or casual bookings for flexibility
- Clear fees and hassle-free enrolment
- Government subsidies for eligible families
A day in the life of our Before and After School Care program
Before school:
- Warm morning welcome: Our educators greet children and families.
- Breakfast: Start the day with a healthy breakfast with friends.
- Morning atmosphere: Enjoy a calm and relaxed environment to prepare for the school day.
- Engaging activities: Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to individual interests.
After school:
- Warm afternoon welcome: Our educators greet children after a busy day at school.
- Afternoon tea: Re-charge with a delicious afternoon tea.
- Homework club: Get help with homework and projects from qualified staff.
- Engaging activities: Join in on activities designed to nurture physical, educational, and emotional well-being.
Does your school need reliable Before and After School Care?
We’d love to help! We work closely with your school, your board, your P&C, and parent community to provide a reliable, high-quality OSHC service during term time, and an entertaining School Holiday program, tailored to your school’s needs.
Long standing relationship
We have had a long-standing relationship with The Y spanning over 15 years. Each time we have gone to market The Y have always come out top based on relationships with school and families, ease of working with their staff and licencing fees tendered. We particularly like that the are one of the only not for profit providers and are local to WA. We like that they take the students out on excursions during the vacations and also provide some interesting incursions and in house activities. Staff are part of our school community offering support at whole school events such as sports days and the students love seeing the Y staff at these events. They also provide funds to support the school in many ways including a hardship fund and supporting school events
DISCOVER OUT OF SCHOOL CARE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
For safe, flexible, and fun before and after school care in Perth and regional WA that fits your family’s schedule, enrol your child in a Y OSHC service today.