PCYC Service
Our aim is to provide a caring and secure environment where each child can develop his or her physical, intellectual, social and emotional skills to become a competent and confident individual.
We are committed to providing the highest quality care and to implementing sound child care principles to fully meet the needs of our children and their families.
PCYC Program
Our program is flexible and adaptable to meet the individual and group interest, talents, needs, ages, strengths and energy levels. Our program is stimulating and involving and matches the interests of the children.
- Our program includes a range of activities that meet the interest of all children.
- Our primary focus is the individual child.
- Our children learn through play.
- Our children feel safe and secure in their child care environment.
- We believe that parents/caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life.
- We believe that the effective childcare worker focuses on thinking and processes, and has an understanding of the children’s learning.
Operating times
Before Schhool Care: 6:30am - 8:30am - Breakfast served from 7-8am
After School Care: 3pm - 6pm - Afternoon tea served from 3:10-3:40pm.
Vacation Care: 6:30am - 6pm
Costs
Before school care – $15.00
After school care – $21.50
Vacation care - $51 (incursion and excursions extra)
Frequently asked questions
Can I receive the child care benefits and child care rebate for using your program?
All parents/caregivers with children attending the PCYC school age care service are eligible to receive government assistance towards their fees (child care benefits and child care rebate). Contact the PCYC staff to find out how to apply for this assistance.
Can I make casual bookings?
Staff will endeavour to fit children into our program when needed. These casual bookings are conditional on availability of places and staff ratio. - If you require any assistance, please contact the service.
How much notice do I need to give when cancelling care?
Cancellations require 2 business days notice without charge. All cancellations less than 2 business days notice will be charged to your account- unless provided with a Medical Certificate.
When are fees due and how can I pay?
Fees are deducted from accounts on Wednesday of the frequency of your choosing. All accounts are to be paid by Friday of each week.
How can I enrol my child?
All enrolments can be completed through My Family Lounge, please contact the service to recieve a Express of Interest form to begin the process of enroling for Before and After School Care
Contact information
PCYC Fortitude Valley- Hamilton School Age Care
71 Oxford Street
Hamilton QLD 4007
0417 605 574
hamiltonsac@pcyc.org.au
For further information, please call 0417 605 574 or email hamiltonsac@pcyc.org.au.