Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay?

Bank transfer/direct debit

GASP Partnership 02-0416-0277687-00

Cash

You can also pay by cash when you collect your child.

Programme fees are payable weekly. Unlike some other programmes, we do not charge you if your child is unexpectedly ill or cannot attend on a scheduled day. However, we do expect you to notify us about your child’s unexpected absence as soon as possible.

If you are unsure of your balance owed, please contact us or ask when you next visit.

Do I need to book?

Yes. Our Holiday Programme is very popular and spaces can fill up fast. Please contact us as soon as you know you need care.

We also need to know if your child will be absent on a booked day. The best way to tell us is by text message no later than 2pm.

Please text child absences to 021 121 5599

Are you open on teacher-only-days?

Yes we are, from 7:00am - 5:30pm. Please contact us if you would like your child to attend.

Are you open on public holidays?

No sorry, we are not.

How many caregivers look after the children?

The ratio of caregivers to children is kept at 1:10 or better.

Is food provided?

Before School Programme

Weetbix and porridge is provided.

After School Programme

We provide a healthy afternoon tea. This usually consists of sandwiches or toast together with fruit and vegetables.

Sweet treats such as cake are kept for special occasions such as birthdays and a few other holidays.

Holiday Programme

As with the After School Care, we provide a healthy afternoon tea, as well as morning tea.

Children must bring their own lunch, however we’re happy to cook noodles or heat other food for them.

What do the children do?

The emphasis of this After School Care and Holiday Programme is on children’s rest and recreation under adult supervision.

We provide equipment such as balls, bats, board games, puzzles, books, art materials, Lego, computers and much more, so the children are free to play with whatever they like.

Our amazing team of caregivers will join in with the children and support them.

During the holidays, we set a daily theme and our staff will organise the activity and encourage children to join if they wish.

Is homework supervision offered?

Homework supervision will be offered if requested and circumstances permit. However, our personal philosophy is that children need some free time after a day’s concentrating at school. Homework time is usually kept to the later afternoon after the children have had a chance to unwind.

Where can I find the Holiday Programme plan?

Click here to see the upcoming Holiday Programme plan.

When can I visit?

We are happy for parents to stop by and visit anytime during programme hours: 7:00 - 8:30am and 2:30 - 5:30pm during school term, and 7:00am - 5:30pm during holidays.

Please note that parents are not to park in the school driveway or illegally park at the pedestrian crossing even when briefly picking up or dropping off children.