OOSH Frequently Asked Questions
What is OOSH?
OOSH stands for Outside School Hours Care. Little Sails OOSH provides care for primary school-aged children before and after school, as well as during school holidays. Our aim is to provide children with a safe, welcoming and enjoyable place where they can relax, play, connect with friends and participate in activities they enjoy.
What are Little Sails OOSH operating hours?
- 7:00am – 9:00am for Before School Care
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm for After School Care
- 7:00am – 6:00pm for Vacation Care
We are not open on weekends or public holidays.
How do I enrol in Before & After School Care / Vacation Care ?
The first step is to submit an online enquiry/enrolment request through our website here >. Once we receive your enquiry, we can discuss availability, your preferred days and your child's needs.
Where is Little Sails OOSH located?
Little Sails OOSH is located on the grounds of Brighton-Le-Sands Public School at 35 Crawford Road, Brighton-Le-Sands. Being located within the school grounds means children have a familiar and convenient place to attend OOSH before and after their school day.
Who can attend Little Sails OOSH?
Before and After School Care is available for children aged approximately 5–12 years who attend Brighton-Le-Sands Public School.
Vacation Care is available to primary school-aged children from any primary school, not just Brighton-Le-Sands Public School.
Please Note - Start of School Year Vacation Care: Vacation care is only available to children once they have completed one full term of school.
For example - children who are enrolled to attend school in February when school starts, will need to wait until the next April holidays to be able to attend - they are not eligible in January. This is due to activities and experiences that will be unsuitable for the yet-to-start-school children who have not yet begun their big-school life.
What time does Before School Care start?
Before School Care operates from 7:00am. Children can enjoy a relaxed start to the morning before making their way to school.
What time does After School Care finish?
After School Care operates from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Please make sure your child is collected by the advertised closing time.
How does my child get to school in the morning?
Because Little Sails OOSH is located on the school grounds, children can transition from OOSH to their school day safely on site. The kindergarten children are dropped off to their allocated playground area.
How does my child get from school to OOSH in the afternoon?
Children attending After School Care transition from the school setting to Little Sails OOSH at the end of the school day. The kindergarten children are collected from their classrooms. This means families don't need to arrange transport between the school and OOSH.
Can my child attend Before School Care but not After School Care?
Yes. Families can book the OOSH sessions that suit their needs, subject to availability.
Can my child attend After School Care only?
Yes. After School Care is available as a separate session, subject to availability.
What does a typical afternoon at OOSH look like?
After a busy school day, children have the opportunity to relax, have afternoon tea, connect with friends and choose from a range of activities. Our program provides opportunities for:
🎨 Arts and craft
🧩 Games and puzzles
🏗️ Construction and creative play
📚 Reading and quiet activities
⚽ Indoor and outdoor play
🤝 Social activities with friends
🧠 Games and activities that encourage problem-solving
🌱 Child-led interests and experiences We aim to provide a balance between
Do children get to choose what they do?
Yes. We encourage children to have a voice in their OOSH experience and provide opportunities for them to choose activities based on their interests.
Is there time for homework?
We provide opportunities for children to complete homework or other school-related activities during the afternoon. However, OOSH is also a place for children to relax and enjoy themselves after their school day.
Do children spend time outdoors?
Yes. Where weather and conditions allow, children have opportunities for outdoor play and activities.
Is afternoon tea provided?
Yes. A healthy and nutritious afternoon tea is provided for children attending After School Care and Vacation Care.
Does my child need to bring food to OOSH?
For regular After School Care, afternoon tea is provided. For Vacation Care, families should provide their child's lunch, healthy snacks and a water bottle, as well as a full-brimmed sun hat.
What if my child has an allergy or special dietary requirement?
Please tell us about any allergies, medical conditions or dietary requirements during the enrolment process. This allows our educators to understand your child's needs and put appropriate arrangements in place.
Who can attend Vacation Care?
Vacation Care is available for primary school-aged children from any school. Your child does not need to attend Brighton-Le-Sands Public School to attend Little Sails Vacation Care.
Please Note - Start of School Year Vacation Care: Vacation care is only available to children once they have completed one full term of school.
For example - children who are enrolled to attend school in February when school starts, will need to wait until the next April holidays to be able to attend - they are not eligible in January. This is due to activities and experiences that will be unsuitable for the yet-to-start-school children who have not yet begun their big-school life.
How do i know what's on during Vacation Care?
Our programs of experiences and activities are stimulating, interesting and varied – allowing opportunities for children to play and develop new skills, gain confidence and to foster new friendships. The programs are a mixture of structured and spontaneous activities, including sports, craft, dramatic play, construction, dancing and a variety of other children’s suggestions.
Our vacation care programs are emailed to existing families. Please contact us if you would like a copy.