CHILDREN SERVICES
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, Inc. Children's Services aims to provide quality care, with consideration of the needs of children, families and the community, actively supporting growth and development.
We employ professionally trained, experienced staff dedicated to sharing experiences and learning opportunities with your children.
Our programs are gender and ability inclusive as well as developmentally and culturally appropriate. We approach children through encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre, Inc offers the following Children's Services.
- Occasional Care
- Before and After School Care
- Vacation Care
- Playgroups
Days/Times:
Occasional Care
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30am - 12.30 noon

Cost:
1 child $12.50 ($10.50 concession)
2 children $17.50 ($15.50 concession)
3+ children $20.50 ($18.50 concession)
Before School Care
Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 8.45am (includes breakfast if child is in care before 8.00am)
Cost:
$11.00 per day (before CCB reduction)
After School Care
Monday to Friday: 3.15pm - 6.00pm (includes snack)
Cost:
$11.50 per day (before CCB reduction)
Vacation Care (School Holiday Program)
Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 6.00pm
Cost:
$28.00 per day (before CCB reduction) excursions extra
Bookings essential for these sessions due to limited spaces.
Monday Playgroup-Best Start Program
Mondays (during school term)
12.45pm - 2.45pm $2.00 per family per sesion. (A facilitated playgroup particularly for families needing some extra assistance)
Wednesday Playgroups- No booking required
Wednesdays (during school term)
9.15am - 11.15am (bring snack) OR
11.30am - 1.30pm (bring lunch)
Cost per session:
$3.00 for one child
$4.00 per family (2 or more children)
BOOKINGS
Due to staff ratios and limited places available in our Children's Services Programs, we need to ensure programs are booked and attended to their fullest capacity.Bookings must be made for all programs.
Permanent bookings will be given preference over casual bookings. A fee applies for holding a booking.
For further information, contact the Children's Services Centre at MPLCC on 5996 9056. The Children's Services Staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this service.
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