At Brunswick East Primary School’s Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), we offer a safe, fun, and enriching environment for your child before and after school. Located in the OSHC room and school hall, with access to the art room and external grounds, our programs are designed to cater to the developmental, social, and recreational needs of all children.
Our service embeds the National Quality Framework for outside school hours care, My Time Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia, and complies with all Education and Care Services National Law, regulations, and related legislation.
We have a current rating of Excellent under the National Quality Standard assessment.
We are a proudly community-owned service run by BEPS school council.
Times of Operation
- Before School Care (BSC)
Monday to Friday: 7.30 a.m – 8.45 a.m.
Enjoy a nutritious breakfast (on request) before school starts. - After School Care (ASC)
Monday to Friday: 3.30 p.m – 6.00 p.m.
A healthy afternoon tea is provided, and a range of activities are available for children to explore. - Student-Free Days
Available during the school year, subject to minimum numbers.
Note: Vacation Care is currently not available at BEPS OSHC. Please contact the Merri-Bek Council Holiday Program at 9240 1111 for alternative care options.
Activities and programs
Both our Before and After School Care programs provide a wide variety of activities that are play-based, child-centred, and inclusive.
Our activities are designed to support children’s developmental, social, and recreational needs. We offer a wide range of activities, tailored to different ages and developmental stages, including, but not limited to:
- Outside play: soccer, footy, basketball, cricket, wheels, dance, gymnastics, adventure playground
- STEM: science experiments, Rubiks Club, Zen Club, games , Lego, Bionicles
- Bush OSHC: nature play, cubbies
- Arts: craft, sewing, drawing, painting, origami, recycled creations, jewellery making, dress-ups, theatre and performance, music
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Reconciliation Action Plan activities
- Quiet play: reading, boardgames, puzzles.
Our educators
Our team of 13 qualified educators bring a diverse set of skills and experiences to the BEPS OSHC programs. They hold qualifications in childcare, psychology and teaching degrees, or are in training, ensuring your child receives the highest level of care and attention.
- Staff-to-child ratio: 1 educator per 15 children
- Accreditation: BEPS OSHC is a government approved service eligible for the Child Care Subsidy for working or studying families.
Nutrition
- Breakfast (BSC): Available on request, offering a variety of options to kick-start your child’s day – cereal, toasties, toast and spreads, granola and Yoghurt, pancakes.
- Afternoon Tea (ASC): A nutritious snack to recharge your child after a busy school day: fresh fruit and vegies, olives, dips, Saladas, rice crackers, potato bakes, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, sausages, yoghurt and berries.
Register your child today!
Spaces are limited, and we encourage you to register early to secure your child’s spot. For more information or to register, visit the My Family Lounge portal or reach out to us directly.
Key Contacts
- Service Coordinator: Ranita Swamy (Rena)
- Before School Care Coordinators: Kerryn Cilia and Zac Marshman
- OSHC Phone: 9387 2631
- OSHC Mobile: 0409 380 202
“I am so grateful for the BEPS OSHC service. Knowing that my kids are playing games and sports outside, cooking, or making art – it’s such a nurturing, creative and safe space, with beautiful, fun, caring and enthusiastic educators. Every day my kids beg me not to take them home!”— BEPS parent.
I LOVE your service and having consistent staff who the kids develop relationships with over time. Thankyou.”—BEPS parent.
The OSHC educators are absolutely excellent. There is a diverse group of staff who work with the children in different ways, but each are professional and valued.”—BEPS parent
OSHC Documentation
Page last updated: January 30, 2026
