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Bagdad Uniting After School and Vacation Care
46 School Road, Bagdad TAS
Early Learning Centre
Uniting Bagdad Primary School Childcare Services.
Our Bagdad after school and vacation care programs provide learning and leisure activities for local children, taking the pressure off busy families who need additional school-based care.
Located at Bagdad Primary School 46 School Road, Bagdad, our rural service gives your child more time with their peers when school finishes and during the school holidays.
We provide experiences to help your child get in touch with the outdoors and nurture an understanding and love for the environment.
We provide a culturally safe and inclusive environment and provide translation and other support services where needed.
Program hours and fees
Uniting After School Care
After School Care is a childcare service designed to support primary school-aged children outside regular school hours. It provides a safe and supervised environment where children can participate in various activities, homework assistance, and social interactions, offering parents peace of mind and flexibility in their schedules.
Our after school care program for students enrolled in Bagdad Primary School operates from 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. Before school care is not currently offered at this location.
Uniting Vacation Care in Bagdad
Vacation Care provides a comprehensive childcare service with flexible care options tailored for children aged 5-12 during school holidays. It offers the convenience and reassurance to plan ahead, ensuring your child is nurtured in a secure and stimulating environment. Our dedicated educators curate a range of indoor and outdoor activities for primary school-aged children, including exciting excursions and events.
Our vacation care program is open to all children living in Bagdad and the Southern Midlands Council region. You do not need to be enrolled at Bagdad Primary School. We operate from 8:00am – 6:00pm during school holiday periods. Learn more about our fees here.
Please fill out our expression of interest form, to learn more about our upcoming vacation care programs.
The parents say
“The smiles on the kids' faces after a busy day of learning and fun is such a joy to see.”
- Danica, Early learning parent.
Learning experiences
Your child will enjoy hands-on, nature-based activities that encourage them to build on their strengths, interests and abilities.
Caring for the environment
We offer sustainability activities to foster a lifelong connection to the environment, including:
- Encouraging children to develop everyday sustainable practices
- Excursions that encourage children to care for the environment around them
- Recycling materials and water.
Excursions
Excursions are important to satisfy your child’s inquisitive mind. Some of our excursion locations include:
- National parks and playgrounds
- Wildlife parks
- Museums
- Botanical Gardens
- Libraries
- Fruit farms
- Sporting, gymnastic and play centres.
Incursions
Other experiences your child will partake in are:
- Pet care discussions
- Music and dance workshops
- Puppetry performances
- Science and maths workshops
- Cultural visits
- Arts and crafts programs
- Physical challenges and games
- Role-playing and drama
- Cooking.
Family and community connections
We understand the importance of community in developing you child’s sense of belonging and connection. We encourage family participation and regularly engage with local people, groups and services to create strong community connections, including:
- Celebrating significant cultural festivals and days
- Talking to the children about your job, hobbies, and other interesting topics
- Volunteering to support our programs
- Excursions.
We partner with the local:
- Primary School
- Library
- Emergency services
- Indigenous community groups and members
- Animal trainers or handlers
- Fundraising charities.
Program hours and fees
Lead Educator
Zoe
Hi, I’m Zoe, the Service Leader at Bagdad Uniting OSHC. Being a part of a child’s life and making a difference is truly special to me. I’ve always had a passion for working with children. Over the years, I’ve truly found my place in OSHC. I strive to build strong relationships with children and their families and provide an environment where everyone belongs. Helping children navigate challenges is something I deeply value. Watching them grow, learn, and become the amazing children they are is incredibly rewarding. At Bagdad, we focus on helping children develop social and emotional skills in a fun, supportive environment. We emphasise kindness and respect, ensuring every child feels safe and valued. Along with learning important life skills, children have time to relax and enjoy themselves in a positive and welcoming space. We look forward to welcoming you to our service.
Health and wellbeing
Mental Health
We work closely with Uniting staff trained in children’s trauma. We also work with Kindergarten Inclusion Support and Safe Child Support services. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance. Educators provide both environments and programs that support children’s positive mental health and self-care.
Nutrition
We provide nutritious food, full of flavour and made from fresh ingredients. We accommodate all dietary requirements. To encourage healthy bodies and minds, we:
- Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
- Practice food safety
- Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure we are offering appropriate food choices
- Provide a morning and afternoon tea lunch box service for children in the vacation care program.
Safe Environment
As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focused on delivering learning and development in a safe and supportive environment, so you can trust that your child is in good hands.
FAQs
Enrolling your child in after school or vacation care is easy. Simply fill out our expression of interest form, contact our administration team on 1800 183 103, or email [email protected] to learn more about eligibility criteria, enrollment cutoff dates, required documentation, and the enrollment process.
We charge daily fees for each child registered in our after school care or vacation care services. Learn more.
When bringing your child to vacation care, please pack essentials such as a labelled drink bottle, your morning tea and lunch (we provide afternoon tea), and any comfort items your child may need. It is recommended that children wear clothing that can get messy, closed in shoes and a broad brimmed hat.
Some days will require specific attire such as bike helmets, swimwear, etc. This will be noted in the program.
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