St Nicholas OOSH Kotara South provides before and after school care in a fun, safe, supportive and inclusive environment onsite at St James' Primary School, where children between the ages of 5-12 can play, explore, be creative and use their imagination.  

St Nicholas’ highly qualified and friendly staff work in partnership with children, families and the St James' community to provide opportunities for children to engage in quality experiences with other children in order to foster friendships and promote active citizenship. St Nicholas OOSH is a place where all children can play, grow and develop together.

Programs  

St Nicholas OOSH’s programs incorporate the children’s voices to provide play and leisure activities that are meaningful and support each child’s wellbeing, learning and development.

In addition to providing before and after school care, St Nicholas OOSH offers vacation care during school holidays. Vacation care includes a variety of engaging incursion and excursion activities designed to provide your child with fond memories that will last a lifetime.  

Casual bookings can be accommodated, pending availability. Your child’s safety and wellbeing are of great importance to St Nicholas OOSH, which is why their Kotara South service is set up and staffed in accordance with all relevant government rules and regulations.  

Meals 

St Nicholas OOSH Kotara South provides breakfast for children who attend before school care, with meal options including a variety of fruits, cereals, breads and juices. For children who attend after school care, they provide a range of nutritious and delicious afternoon snacks, including fruit platters, sushi, sandwiches, yoghurt and muesli.  

At times, their menu may include slow cooked meals and homemade pizzas. All meals align with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Dietary Guidelines for children and adolescents, as well as the NSW Healthy School Canteen strategy. Full sample menus are available upon request. 

Fees and inclusions 

Full fees and inclusions are available on request. Families may be eligible for the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS). 

To book, contact us on:  

E-mail – kotarasouth@stnicholasoosh.org.au 

Phone – 0455 441 343 

Website – stnicholasoosh.org.au/kotara-south

Facebook – facebook.com/stnicholasoosh