In January 2003 an employer sponsored vacation care service was established for the employees of the Wentworth Area Health Service. This Service provides a recreational program and caters for 20 children between 5 and 12 years of age, during school holiday periods.

LOCATION: Nepean Vacation Care Service is located only 5 minutes drive, or easy walk from Nepean Hospital and is easily accessible by public transport.
Nepean Vacation Care operates from:
Kingswood Primary School
Second Avenue
Kingswood NSW

HOURS OF OPENING: The Service is open from 6.30am-6.00pm, Monday – Friday during school holidays, excluding public holidays.

HOW TO BOOK: If you have used our service in the past, you will be on our mailing list. "A booking form will be sent six weeks prior to holidays either e-mailed internally or sent by mail to those who don't have access to e-mail."

New families will be sent the appropriate forms upon request from Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre Ph: 4734 2104/4734 2103 or email: Vacationcare@wahs.nsw.gov.au

Booking forms can then be filled out and sent back to the Child Care Center by fax on 4734 3493 or email: Vacationcare@wahs.nsw.gov.au, or simply phoned in to reception at Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre Ph: 4734 2104/4734 2103.

New families will also need to complete an enrollment form for their children, usually at time of booking. These forms are also available from Somerset Cottage Child Care Centre, by email, fax or in person.

FEES: Daily fee per child applies. A deposit is required to secure a booking (50% of the total fees due) with the remaining balance payable by the child’s first day at vacation care. Parents are able to claim Child Care Benefit Rebate.

Methods of Payment - Payments can be made through the cashier at Nepean Hospital. Payments can be made with cash, cheque (made out to the Nepean Vacation Care Service), or by credit card.

WHAT TO BRING: Hat, Sunscreen, lunch, snacks and drinks

PROGRAM: The programs are designed and evaluated with reference to the ‘school aged’ child’s social, physical, recreational, intellectual, and creative interests. The program is flexible allowing children’s choice and suggestions. It includes cooking, craft, music, sport, workshops, excursions, games and competitions. The emphasis is on FUN!

STAFFING: In accordance with the National Standards for Out of School Hours Care, Nepean Vacation Care has a minimum of two staff at any one time with at least one staff member being qualified.
The staffing ratios are as follows:
1 staff member: 15 children
1 staff member :8 children on excursions
1 staff member :5 children when swimming

CONTACT DETAILS:
Administrative Assistant, Child Care Services
Ph: 4734 2103 (leave message if necessary)
Email: Vacationcare@wahs.nsw.gov.au