Outside School Hours Care
Our Philosophy
The Hutchins School OSHC is a service provided on a non-profit basis to the stakeholders of the Hutchins School. Our aim is to create an environment in which the individuality, diversity and growth of children is actively encouraged and celebrated. We are a flexible, child oriented service that encourages free-choice and constructive play, while providing the encouragement, protection, security, stimulation and support that children need throughout early and middle childhood.
Our centre is built upon the foundation of learning through play. Programs implemented at the centre are designed not only to be fun, but to provide interesting, diverse and challenging experiences that encourage children to develop self-esteem, independence and confidence through play. Children are actively involved in the program planning process, either through direct initiation of activities, or through staff-guided experiences, designed to meet the needs and desires of the children. We also provide a wide range of free play activities designed to allow your children to express their creativity, use their energy, and engage with one another actively and appropriately.
Our professional, experienced staff provide a program and environment that allows your children the freedom to engage in any or all of the activities that the centre runs, or to occupy themselves productively with the other games and equipment provided. We create environments that are diverse, fun and challenging, understanding the value of play in the role of middle childhood development. We encourage the children in our care to explore, develop, socialise and learn, and to be the very best people they can be.
Staff
Hutchins OSHC is run by a team of talented, experienced staff, with years of experience in the Child Care Industry. The Centre Director is Benjamin Searle, while the Assistant Director position is currently job-shared between Anna Conlan and Samantha Folmer. Assisting Ben, Anna and Sam are Keith Crawford, Andrew Duncan, Annie Ford, Alex Hale, Jayde Jones, Kate Pearce and Hayley White.
Operating Hours
The Centre is open year-round, both through school terms and holiday periods, with the exception of Public Holidays. During School Terms, both Before School and After School Care are offered. These services run from 7:15am - 9:00am and 2:30pm - 6:15pm, respectively. Vacation Care operates through all holiday periods, during which the centre is open from 7:15am to 6:15pm.
Contact Us
You may contact the centre at any time to make a booking or inquiry. The centre phone numbers are:
Centre: (03) 6221 4212
Mobile: 0409 001 894
Alternatively, you may email us, at: Benjamin.Searle@hutchins.tas.edu.au
