ABOUT US...

About Us

Children who attend Avoca before & after school care are warmly welcomed into a relaxed family atmosphere where the air is often filled with laughter and song, and new friendships are easily made.
We offer a variety of activities in our weekly program which include outdoor games/arts & craft/dancing/cooking & gardening, as well as catering for children’s extra curricular sports such swimming, tennis, dancing & football. Children are encouraged in the afternoon to do their homework and staff are always on hand if help is needed.
Avoca school care is a sun smart centre that has a no bullying policy.
A healthy and nutritious breakfast and a delicious afternoon tea are also supplied with a wide variety of seasonal fruit & vegetables being offered. Our school care is a community minded centre that supports local businesses and where the staff and children are often fundraising for a variety of local charities.
Avoca school care provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and has been accredited with a high quality of care .At the end of a busy day we often hear children say to their parents “Can we stay a bit longer, please?’………...


GENERAL RULES OF THE CENTRE
1. Always listen and do as the carers ask.
2. Respect each others cultures and property.
3. No Hat no outside play (unless UV is very low)
4. Stay together and on the path when travelling to and from school
5. Stay in the boundaries – where Supervisors can see you
6. Helpers in the Kitchen with staff only
7. Walk inside no running.

Our Philosophy:

Avoca School care Statement of Philosophy.

We acknowledge the Darkinjung people past and present on those land we live and enjoy today. We will cherish and nurture our young with knowledge and wisdom through life’s future pathways.

Avoca beach before and after school care aims to provide a child orientated environment with the focus on play and learning.

Where all children feel valued and supported, where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

We strive to have a professional and supportive team that works in partnership with families, the community and shareholders.

Our program provides a stimulating environment which fosters all children’s natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge.  We believe it is essential to provide a range of opportunities where children can develop life skills in a safe, nurturing setting.

We will recognise and value all families and children by implementing programs that reflect our unique cultures to meet the children’s social, emotional and physical needs for both planned and flexible programs whilst ensuring a safe, emotionally secure cross cultural setting where children are able to explore and experiment with a variety of materials and experiences in a supportive atmosphere which promotes physical, educational, emotional, social and intellectual growth.

 We the service take an active role in caring for the environment thru exploration and promote independence through play in a natural environment.

 We will guide all children to develop knowledge of sustainability in our world with practices such as healthy eating, gardening, minimising waste, recycling and reducing water and energy consumption.

We the educators will assist all children in developing an understanding and respect for the environment and encourage critical thinking.