Vacation Care at Ambrose
We believe holidays should be fun. Vacation Care at Ambrose is filled with fun themes, exciting activities and lots of friends!
Vacation Care at Ambrose is for children in school years K-6, and children from all faiths and schools are welcome to our services.
Our program is based on the “My Time Our Place” framework – which is focusses on children’s interests and ensures we provide a program they love.
Activities include, excursions (where we go out into the community), workshops (where a special activity comes to us), games, sport, craft and much more.
Ambrose Vacation Care is held in Catholic school grounds across the Parramatta Diocese. The programs are specific to each – search below for Vacation Care near you or enrol now here.
Find Vacation Care in your Area. Summer 2025 Program Available!
St Michael’s,
Baulkham Hills
5 Chapel Lane,
Baulkham Hills NSW, 2153
Phone: 0499 993 489
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.15am – 6.15pm
St Michael’s,
Blacktown South
155 Reservoir Road,
Blacktown South NSW, 2148
Phone: 0419 554 302
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Chisholm,
Bligh Park
30 Collith Avenue,
Bligh Park, NSW, 2756
Phone: 0400 223 690
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
St Angela’s,
Castle Hill
40 Harrington Avenue,
Castle Hill NSW, 2154
Phone: 0408 499 219
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
St Bernadette’s,
Castle Hill
357 Old Northern Road,
Castle Hill NSW, 2154
Phone: 0408 582 535
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.45am – 6.15pm
Santa Sophia,
Gables
1 Lakefront Crescent,
Gables (Box Hill) NSW 2765
Phone: 0460 013 228
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.00pm
St Anthony’s,
Girraween
216 Targo Road,
Girraween NSW, 2145
Phone: 0458 519 168
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Bethany,
Glenmore Park
34-38 William Howell Drive,
Glenmore Park NSW, 2745
Phone: 0409 133 213
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Holy Cross,
Glenwood
49 Meurants Lane,
Glenwood NSW, 2768
Phone: 0418 115 483
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Our Lady of the Rosary, Kellyville
8 Diana Avenue,
Kellyville NSW, 2155
Phone: 0458 492 987
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.00am – 6.30pm
St Joseph’s,
Kingswood
90-94 Joseph Street,
Kingswood NSW, 2747
Phone: 0439 164 412
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.00am – 6.00pm
St Luke’s,
Marsden Park
Cnr Frontier Avenue & Northbourne Drive, Marsden Park NSW, 2765
Phone: 0460 013 229
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.00pm
St Monica’s, North Parramatta
10 Daking Street,
North Parramatta NSW, 2151
Phone: 0429 990 179
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.45am – 6.30pm
Good Shepherd,
Plumpton
134 Hyatts Road,
Plumpton NSW, 2761
Phone: 0409 121 980
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.00am – 6.00pm
Mary Immaculate,
Quakers Hill
125 Barnier Drive,
Quakers Hill NSW, 2763
Phone: 0417 203 333
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
St Mary’s,
Rydalmere
Corner Pine & Myrtle Streets,
Rydalmere NSW, 2116
Phone: 0427 971 693
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.00am – 6.00pm
St Joseph’s,
Schofields
78 Alex Avenue, Schofields NSW, 2762 Phone: 0400 468 599
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Our Lady of Lourdes, Seven Hills
7 Grantham Road,
Seven Hills NSW, 2147
Phone: 0472 709 870
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.00am – 6.00pm
St John XXIII, Stanhope Gardens
160 Perfection Avenue, Stanhope Gardens NSW, 2768
Phone: 0438 228 271
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Wentworthville
4 Bennett Street (Entry Smith St), Wentworthville NSW, 2145
Phone: 0409 361 929
Email: [email protected]
Times: 7.00am – 6.30pm
Mother Teresa,
Westmead
2A Darcy Road,
Westmead NSW, 2145
Phone: 0418 153 894
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.45am – 6.30pm
St Paul the Apostle, Winston Hills
44 Buckleys Road,
Winston Hills NSW, 2153
Phone: 0429 017 382
Email: [email protected]
Times: 6.30am – 6.30pm
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Ambrose Vacation Care offers a range of child focused activities, both programmed and free play.
Activities include:
- excursions – we go out into the community
- workshops – special activities come to us
- 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.
The service will supply breakfast and afternoon tea each day. We are an allergy aware service, please do not bring nuts, eggs, oats, sesame or kiwi.
Children will not be able to purchase food while off site.
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.
Each location has a different capacity. Please contact the centre you are interested in to ask about availability.
Bookings will be processed on a first in, first serve basis. We recommended you register your child early to avoid disappointment.
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.
Children must wear sun-safe clothing with sleeves & collar, enclosed sports shoes, socks & a sun-safe hat (legionnaire or bucket hat with wide brim) for all outdoor play and excursions.
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.
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.
We abide by the policies and procedures of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.
Specific policies and procedures supporting the provision of quality care are also in place across all Ambrose School Age Care services, including:
- Absent and Missing Children Policy
- Acceptable Use of ICT Policy
- Accident and Incident Policy
- Anti Bullying Policy
- Arrivals, Departures and Access Policy
- Behaviour Management Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Complaint Handling Policy
- Critical Incident Management Policy
- Emergency and Evacuation Policy
- Enrolment and Orientation Policy
- Fee Policy
- Fee Schedules (Centre specific)
- Food and Nutrition Policy
- Hazardous Materials in Schools Policy
- Late Pick Up Policy
- Locating Absent and Missing Children Procedure (Centre Specific)
- Medication Policy
- Occupational Health and Safety Policy
- Privacy Information Policy
- School Excursion Policy
- Sun Protection Policy
- Toileting Procedure (Centre Specific)
For a copy of our policies and procedures please contact an Ambrose School Age care Supervisor.