About Us

Neutral Bay OOSH inc (NBOOSH) provides Before and After School Care during the school term and Vacation Care during the school holidays to the families of Neutral Bay Public School. Neutral Bay OOSH inc. is a not for profit organisation run by a committee of parents. The service is licenced to 300 children and aims to provide quality care and accommodate the communities needs.

We appreciate that our centre needs to meet the needs of the community and we believe, the community requires quality childcare. our service offers convenient programs that are fun, safe and rewarding for your child. We are constantly reflecting on how we can create a wide and diverse range of creative and recreational activities for the children. Our goal is tailored to your child’s interests, personality and abilities.

Our programs are thoughtfully planned to inspire and challenge, enhancing many of the skills your child learns at school, along with their life skills.

What makes us different

Educators undergo a thorough induction process which includes gaining compentency in First Aid, Asthma, anaphylaxis and CPR

All educators have clearance to work with children

We maintain strong connections with the local Neutral Bay community

We provide delicious and healthy menu every day for Before & After Scvhool Care

Homework supervision between 3.15pm and 4.15pm each day

A play based program which focuses on children interests

Our Philosophy

At NBOOSH, we are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive Out of School Hours Care where every child feels safe, respected, valued and empowered. We recognise childhood as a unique and important stage of life and provide engaging, play-based experiences that support children's wellbeing, learning, development and enjoyment during their leisure time.

The safety, wellbeing and best interests of every child are paramount in all decisions, practices and interactions. We are committed to upholding children's rights, listening to their voices, promoting their agency and ensuring they actively participate in decisions that affect them. We foster a child-safe culture where every child is protected from harm and supported to develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.

We welcome and value every child and family regardless of culture, language, identity, religion, gender, family structure, socioeconomic background or ability. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment where equity, respect and dignity underpin all relationships and practices.

We recognise that children are capable, competent and resourceful learners. Through child-led and educator-supported experiences, we encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, problem-solving and healthy risk-taking. Our programs are responsive to children's interests, strengths and emerging ideas, supporting them to develop life skills and reach their full potential.

Positive, respectful and collaborative relationships are at the heart of our service. We work in partnership with families, educators, the school and the wider community, recognising that these relationships strengthen children's learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Open communication, mutual respect and shared decision-making guide our interactions.

Our educators are committed to reflective practice, continuous improvement and professional learning. We implement the approved learning framework My Time, Our Place – Framework for School Age Care in Australia V2.0 to create meaningful opportunities that foster children's identity, connection, confidence, wellbeing and active participation in their communities.

At NBOOSH, we strive to create a welcoming environment where children from Kindergarten to Year 6 are supported to explore, learn, build friendships and enjoy their time in care. We provide a service that reflects our shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, respect and continuous improvement.

Joining the Committee

Neutral Bay OOSH Inc. is a not for profit incorporated association. The overall statutory and reporting obligations of the Association are the responsibility of a Management Committee, which consists of a group of volunteer parents who have children actively enrolled in the service. The day to day operations are managed by Neutral Bay OOSH Inc. CEO, John Byrne.

Families can become a member of the Neutral Bay OOSH Inc. Association. The purpose of joining is to be part of the before and after school care of your child.

Please note: being a member of the Association is a separate position to being a member of the Parent Management Committee.

If you would also like to join the Parent Management Committee, please contact us directly.

Child Safety

The safety, wellbeing and best interests of every child is paramount in all decisions, practices and interactions. Child safety is not a static, tick a box scenario, but involves a multi-faceted, ongoing approach, embedding it across all areas of our day-to-day operations. As a not-for-profit provider, we pride ourselves on providing quality service to our families, including staffing over the required ratio and minimising the use of agency staff to ensure continuity of care for children and families.

Child safety is embedded in our recruitment and onboarding processes, our planning, review, maintenance and assessment of the physical environment, in our implementation of active supervision and in the interactions we have every day.

All team members working with the children in our service have training in First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR.
All team members must have a 'cleared' Working With Children Check' at all times whilst working with us and be willing to complete a National Police Check as part of the onboarding process.
All team members including volunteers and students, are required to complete the National Mandatory Child Safety Training as a minimum. Educators who are rostered as a 'Responsible Person' also complete additional training, as required by this position.

As part of the "Prescribed Information" that an Education and Care Service must display, NBOOSH has their Compliance and Quality History on display for families to view at any time.