Frequently Asked Questions

  • Concord Occasional Care provides care for children aged 6 weeks and up to 6 years.

  • We operate 8.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

  • Occasional care allows you flexibility to book casual or regular bookings. You can use the service as often or as little as you like depending on availability. You can book half-day or full-day sessions.

  • No, food is not provided. You need to ensure that your child brings morning tea, a healthy lunch and fruit for afternoon tea. You must label all your child’s meals.

  • Yes, please ensure your child brings his/her own drinking bottle filled with water.

  • Concord Occasional Care is an allergy aware service. Our educators are trained in Allergy and Anaphylaxis management and First Aid. Medical Management Plans are discussed on enrolment.

  • Concord Occasional Care provides care for up to 25 children each day, with 6 places available for children under 2 years of age.

  • Yes, all staff have qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care, First Aid and Anaphylaxis. Child Protection and Working with children checks.

  • Our qualified staff provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for each child. Here is a typical daily routine.

    • 8.30 - centre opens

    • 8.30-9.45 -indoor/outdoor experiences depending on program and weather

    Transition to morning tea. Songs and acknowledgement to country.

    • 10am - morning tea

    • 10.20 - nappy change/ toileting

    Transition to indoors/outdoor experiences.

    • 11am - music and movement group time. Munch and Move resources.

    • 11.30 - language group time experiences. Older children and younger children separate to participate in stories/fingerplays and felt board learning experiences

    • 11.45-12 - transition to lunch

    • 12pm - lunch time

    • 12.20 - nappy change/toileting

    • 12.30 - rest time and books

    • 1-2pm - transition from sleep and rest routine. Nappy change/toileting

    • 2pm - afternoon programmed activities and experiences

    • 3pm - afternoon tea

    • 4pm - centre closes

  • Please contact our friendly team to book a tour or to enrol. Call (02) 9743 6591 or email info@concordocc.com.au