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On this page you will find information and resources that may be useful to you and your child. Please check back regularly for new information.
Children under 6 years
The Mobile Playvan is returning to Penrith for Term 3 from Tuesday 23 July 2024!
Families are welcome to join us for our free supported playgroup sessions. Our playgroups offer parents and children an opportunity to connect with others, engage in learning experiences and to just have fun!
Please book into one of our free sessions. Bookings open every Friday for the following week.
Check out our flyer here! Mobile Playvan Term 3 2024
For further information about Mobile Playvan, please contact the Playvan team on 0419 976 917 or
Vacation Care Programs December 2024
The school holiday period is fast approaching, our programs are available to view now!
All current families have been sent an email to advise that bookings are open in HubHello: If you cannot remember your username and password for your HubHello parent portal , please submit a request via our online portal.
If you are a new family wanting to attend one of our vacation care programs, please contact the Clerical team on 02 4732 7844 or submit a request using below button
Our fun-filled programs are available to view below, please click the centre for a copy of the program:
Emu Village OSHC - Vacation Care program
Erskine Park OSHC - Vacation Care program
Floribunda OSHC - Vacation Care program
Kindana OSHC - Vacation Care program
Samuel Terry OSHC - Vacation Care program
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 15
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 14
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 13
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 12
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 11
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 10
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 9
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 8
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 7
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Did you know our practical and hands-on activities assist your child's transition to school? Keep watching this page for a new program each week. All activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 6
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedules that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home with your child to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
This week is all about getting outside and enjoying nature. Collect nature items to make a bracelet, find rocks to paint, or lie down and enjoy the clouds. Check out the link for more suggestions. The activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 5
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedules that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home with your child to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
This week play a game of hopscotch, bake yummy pizza scrolls and make amazing smelling playdough. Check out the link for more suggestions. The activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 4
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home with your child to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
Enjoy the outdoors on a nature scavenger hunt, make instruments or go on a fun bear hunt. Check out the link for more suggestions. The activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 3
Children Services has developed a play-based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. The schedules provide you with simple activities you can do at home with your child to grow your child's brain, build stronger relationships and support your child's overall development.
This week have fun exploring the outdoors as you go on a bug hunt, get the family together and put on a talent show or explore the ocean with a virtual tour. The activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 2
Enjoy the sunshine while you do some gardening, bake a yummy treat to enjoy together, or do a fun science experiment. These are a few examples from our program this week. The activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 1
The programs were developed last year and will be shared weekly. The activities are suggestions and can be moved around during the day, depending on your time availability and what works in your home.
We would love to hear from you. If you have enjoyed a fun activity or have any suggestions for different ideas, please get in touch with us and let us know!
"Food for Thought" newsletter
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 23
Please enjoy week 23 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule -Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 22
Please enjoy week 22 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule -Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 20
Please enjoy week 20 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule -Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 19
Please enjoy week 19 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule -Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 18
Please enjoy week 18 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule -Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 17
Please enjoy week 17 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 16
It is hard to believe that it has been 16 weeks since we first started sharing our play based learning at home resources! We have thoroughly enjoyed providing these resources to you and hope you find them informative. Please enjoy week 16 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 15
Please enjoy week 15 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 14
Please enjoy week 14 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 13
Please enjoy week 13 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 12
Please enjoy week 12 of our play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 11
Welcome to week 11 of our play based learning schedules that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule for week 10 - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links for week 10 - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 10
Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule for week 10 - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links for week 10 - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 9
Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 8
Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 7
Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 6
Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule and Home Learning Links - Week 5
Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Here are some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development.
Please check back regularly for more programs!
Click this link to download our schedule - Play Based Learning Schedule
Click this link to download the home learning links - Home Learning Useful Links
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 4
Play-Based Learning Schedule - Week 3
