Vacation care
We support families by providing safe and quality care to children when they need it most — during the school holidays!
Our engaging and fun program recognises the diversity of our community. It consists of a range of planned and spontaneous experiences that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors.
Our vacation care offers:
- full supervised recreational activities
- organised games and activities
- cooking experiences
- creative craft and woodwork
- exciting excursions
- drama and music.
You can access your usual rebate percentage for the Childcare Rebate. Contact us for enrolment information.
Our locations
We offer vacation care at:
Our location: Raymond Terrace Public School – Swan Street, Raymond Terrace
Vacation Care hours of operation: From 6.30am to 6pm
Our location: Medowie Public School hall – Ferodale Road, Medowie
Vacation Care hours of operation: From 7am to 6pm
Our location: Grahamstown Public School – Hastings Drive, Raymond Terrace
Vacation Care hours of operation: From 6:30am to 6pm
Our location: Shoal Bay Public School hall – Rigney Street, Shoal Bay
Vacation Care hours of operation: From 7am to 6pm
Our location: Tomaree Public School – Salamander Way, Salamander Bay
Vacation Care hours of operation: From 7am to 6pm
Fee information
Fees are outlined in the current Port Stephens Council Fee Schedule.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available to most families. To register and find out more contact Centrelink.
Fee payment policy
Permanently booked positions are to be paid for the days for which the child is enrolled whether the child attends or not, except for public holidays and some school holiday periods.
Fees are to be maintained at 2 weeks in advance. If fees are not maintained, care may be cancelled. Any reduction in days permanently booked requires 14 days notice.
All account enquiries are to be directed to the administration staff during office hours.
Contact us
- Administration phone: 02 4988 0308
- Email: thrivekids@portstephens.nsw.gov.au