Supporting Children Beyond the School Day
Ambrose School Age Care provides high-quality, engaging programs for children in Kindergarten to Year 6, before and after school, and during school holidays.
Located in all Catholic schools in the Parramatta Diocese, our services offer safe, welcoming, child-friendly environments where children can learn, play, and connect.
Our services are open to all primary school children regardless of school or faith.
Before & After School Care
Ambrose School Age Care provides engaging before and after school programs that support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development. Through a mix of play, creative activities, and social experiences, children can relax, build friendships, and grow in confidence in a safe, welcoming environment.
Masterclasses
At selected schools, Ambrose Activities offers extended afternoon Masterclasses led by schoolteachers. Children can explore a variety of engaging experiences, including music, art, robotics, drama, science, and cooking, designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and support their individual interests in a fun, supportive environment.
Vacation Care
During school holidays, Ambrose Vacation Care delivers exciting programs filled with excursions, workshops, games, and creative play. Each service offers a unique experience tailored to its community, providing reliable full-day care where children can stay active, build friendships, and enjoy fun, engaging days.
All of our Services are CCS Approved – you only pay a gap fee!
Our Programs
- Focus on wellbeing, helping children feel happy, safe, and supported
- Opportunities to build confidence through new experiences and challenges
- A balance of outdoor play, sport, and active games
- Creative activities that inspire imagination and self-expression
- Encouragement to explore individual interests and passions
- Support to build positive friendships and social skills
- Play-based experiences that promote learning in a fun way
- Development of important life skills such as teamwork and independence
- A welcoming environment where every child feels included and valued
Find a Service
Start by locating your nearest Ambrose service on our website.
Click the enrol now button to access the enrolment form.
Complete Your Enrolment
Fill out one enrolment form for each child.
We recommend setting aside 10-15 minutes and having your child’s necessary documentation.
- Your child’s birth certificate
- Centrelink CRN (yours and your child’s), if applicable
- Your child’s Medicare details
- Your child’s immunisation history statement
- If eligible, you’ll also need to provide your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) details.
Important:
Ensure all sections are completed and documents are clear to avoid delays.
The Primary Guardian must match the parent/guardian linked to your CCS claim.
You can save your form and return to it anytime.
Submit the Form
Once you have submitted the enrolment form, you will receive an Enrolment Confirmation email.
Please be aware that this does not confirm your child’s enrolment to commence immediately; instead, it is a confirmation that the enrolment form has been submitted.
Service Review
The service will review the form and ensure all necessary paperwork and steps to complete the enrolment have been actioned.
Confirmation of Enrolment
Once the enrolment is approved, you will receive a confirmation email from the service, which will include your child’s starting date.
Please allow 2-3 working days for this to occur.
Supporting Kindergarten
We understand starting kindergarten is a big milestone, and we’re here to support every step of the journey. Located on school grounds, our services provide a safe, familiar environment where children can build confidence, make friends.
To support the transition to primary school, our January Vacation Care program is open to kindergarten children who are enrolled for the upcoming school year.
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Frequently Asked Questions...
Ambrose School Age Care offers a range of child focused activities, both programmed and free play:
- outdoor play – team sports, group games and free choice activities
- physical activity – dancing, indoor and outdoor play
- craft
- cooking
- board games
- dramatic play
- construction
- reading
- free play activities
Yes – given the variety of activities, there is always something for the children to enjoy, indoors or outdoors.
Breakfast is provided each day in centres open for before school care; times will vary between individual centres. Afternoon tea snack is provided.
Please inform us in advance if your child has any special dietary needs or requirements.
Yes, please inform us if your child has a particular food intolerance, or special allergy requirement.
Should they require a specific range of products, you may be required to supply specific foods.
Every effort will be made to ensure your child is catered for in an inclusive manner.
Changes to your child’s food or allergy requirements will need to be made in writing.
Anaphylactic Response
If your child has been diagnosed with a life threatening allergic reaction, please provide the centre with a letter form the doctor with instruction on the procedures for the appropriate emergency response.
Families are required to provide medication, with written authorisation and are responsible for monitoring the ‘use by date’ on medication.
Specific areas are designated for homework, and whilst completing homework is not compulsory, children will be encouraged to complete their homework, dependent upon family needs.
Each location has a different capacity. Please contact the centre you are interested in to ask about availability.
We recommended you register your child early to avoid disappointment.
Parents with Kindergarten children should register for Ambrose School Age Care once their enrolment at the school is confirmed.
If positions are available, we can provide a place for your child. We can provide emergency care for families at short notice.
Parents and carers nominate in advance authorised people to have permission to collect their children and as emergency contacts if parents/carers cannot be contacted.
These authorised people are listed on the child’s Enrolment form and can be updated by the parent/carer at any time in writing.
Authorised people must be 16 years of age or over and supply suitable photo ID.
Yes – a wide brimmed or bucket style hat for outdoor play. Other than this, children are not required to bring anything to care.
Notify the centre by phone as soon as possible and advise staff of your expected arrival time so preparations can be made for your child and our staff.
Please note there is a Late Pick up Policy that includes a late pick up fee.
Invoices are issued fortnightly. Payment of fees is via direct debit, which occurs fortnightly on Thursdays. A current direct debit calendar is available on the Parent Resources page.
Also see: Can I claim the Child Care Subsidy?
Ambrose School Age Care services are approved for the Child Care Subsidy.
Subsidy amounts are calculated and approved by the Australian Government Department of Human Services.
The parent or carer must register and apply for the Child Care Subsidy through MyGov website or App. Parents or Carers registered for the Child Care Subsidy must be the ‘Account Holder’ with Ambrose School Age Care and must provide the relevant centre with the correct Customer Reference Number (CRN) and date of birth for:
- The parent/carer, and
- Each child attending (there is a separate CRN for each child).
The parent’s/carer’s Child Care Subsidy will be paid fortnightly to your Ambrose School Age Care service to further reduce the weekly fee.
See an example of how CCS can reduce fees here.
For more information on the Child Care Subsidy and eligibility, please visit:
www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy.
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta employs qualified and experienced staff.
Ambrose School Age Care staff are committed to and supported in their ongoing professional development and industry specific training to enhance their provision of quality care.
Specific policies and procedures supporting the provision of quality care are in place across all Ambrose School Age Care services.
For a copy of our most recent policies and procedures please contact your Ambrose School Age Care Service.