SWANSEA COMMUNITY COTTAGE Inc

Caves Beach Vacation Care Daily Program September / October 2023

Swansea Vacation Care Daily Program September / October 2023

Our Caves Beach and Swansea Before and After School Care Services are open for any family who needs care.

With face to face learning returning from next Monday the 18th of October it is now time to let us know when you will be needing or returning to before and/or after school care.

You can call or text your centre on-

? Swansea OOSH- 4971 0022

? Caves Beach OOSH- 0418 661 321

Please note that when you drop off or collect your children you will need to wear a mask, check in with QR code at entrance and show proof of your vax status. 

Caves Beach OOSH & Vacation Care

Caves Beach OOSH & Vacation Care operates from the "Green Shed" at Swansea High School, Park Avenue, Caves Beach.

It services Caves Beach & Nords Wharf Public Schools and St Patricks Swansea for the OOSH Service.

Children from all areas are eligible and welcome to the Vacation Care Service.
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Swansea OOSH

Swansea OOSH operates from the "Channel House" at Swansea Public School, Rawson Street, Swansea.

It services Swansea, Blacksmiths, Pelican and Marks Point Public Schools.

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OOSH CHILDCARE

(Out of School Hours) 

Two centres operate for Out of School Hours Care for local school children.


Hours of Operation

Before School       7am until 9.30am

After School          2.30pm - 6pm


Our service provides care for school age children between the ages of 41/2 (enrolled in school) to 12 year olds. 


Children can start at the centre immediately upon enrolment.


Priority is given to parents working or studying although all school age children are welcome to attend.


Swansea "Channel House" OOSH on the grounds of Swansea Public School, Rawson Street, Swansea.

This OOSH services Swansea, Pelican Flats, Marks Point and Blacksmiths Public Schools. Mini-bus collection and drop off services are also available for the morning and afternoon sessions to Pelican Flats, Marks Point and Blacksmiths.

Caves Beach "Green Shed" OOSH on the grounds of Swansea High School, Park Avenue, Caves Beach.

This OOSH services Caves Beach, St Patrick's and Nords Wharf Schools. Mini-bus collection and drop off services are also available for the morning and afternoon sessions to St Patrick's and Nords Wharf.


Our Centres provide a friendly and caring environment that enhances children's learning and development.  Children and families will be treated with respect and as equal and valued individuals.  We aim to provide a quality affordable child care option which addresses the current needs for our clientele.


"My Time, Our Place" is the framework incorporated in our operating practices.


Centre Aims & Outcomes:

* To help children to appreciate respect and care for each other and their surroundings

* To provide and interesting and varied program

* To provide a safe and caring supportive environment for all children to develop, play and create


Our core outcomes for our children are:

1. Children to have a strong sense of identity
2. Children are connected with and contribute to the world
3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
4. Children are confident and involved learners
5. Children are effective communicators

Internet Banking is now available for OOSH accounts.

You can direct debit into the following account:


BSB: 650 000

Account Number: 944478407

Account Name: Swansea Community Cottage Inc

Reference: Cottage ID Code and OOSH Code


OOSH Codes

CBO Caves Beach OOSH

CBV Caves Beach Vacation Care

SWO Swansea OOSH

SWV Swansea Vacation Care