BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL CARE
and HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
The Bayview Community Centre runs three OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation) programmes; Before School Care, After School Care and School Holiday Programme. Our OSCAR programmes are accredited and we are licensed for children 5 to 13 years old.
Before and After School Care
AVAILABILITY:
Before School Care: We are fully booked on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and only have a couple of spots left on Monday and Thursday mornings.
After School Care: We are fully booked Monday to Thursday afternoons and most days have lengthy waiting lists.
Absence notifications: Please leave a message on 09 444 8006 anytime or email office@bayviewcentre.org.nz. Our office hours are 9am to 3pm weekdays.
Session Times and Fees
Fees are per session, per child. Invoices are sent weekly on a Monday.
Before School Care
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7am until 8.40am - $11
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7.30am until 8.40am - $9
After School Care
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3pm until 4pm - $9
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3pm until 5pm - $12
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3pm until 6pm - $15
For casual bookings there is a $1 surcharge per session.
If you have not enrolled with a permanent booking for that session, you are deemed to have a "Casual Enrolment". This costs an extra $1 per session. Casual attendances are only if space is available on a day by day basis.
Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) subsidy is a payment which helps families with the costs of before-school and after-school programmes for up to 20 hours a week, and school holiday programmes for up to 50 hours a week. To check whether you qualify for a WINZ subsidy please visit the Work and Income website.
Bookings / Enrolments
The enrolment process and forms are in the Out of School Care Enrolments and Forms Section below.
Bookings are essential before the start of the programme to confirm your child’s place.
Please contact us if you have any questions on (09) 443 0231 or email office@bayviewcentre.org.nz. Office hours are 9am to 3pm weekdays.
Term Dates 2026
Term 1 2026: 31st Jan to 2nd Apr
Term 2 2026: 20th April to 3rd July
Term 3 2026: 20th July to 25th Sept
Term 4 2026: 12th Oct to 11th Dec
School Holiday Programme
April 2026 School Holidays dates: Tuesday 7th April to Friday 17th April
Bookings open for Bayview residents and Bayview & Manuka Primary attendees on Monday 2nd March 2026
General Bookings open on Monday 16th March 2026
The pdf below show some of the key activities that are included in a previous programme.
Sample Programme:
Session Time & Fees
The holiday programme runs during school holidays and operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Drop off and pick up times are flexible however we recommend your child arrives before the morning meeting at 9:30am.
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Pre-booked price is $35 per day per child if booked before 12pm on the Friday before the programme commences.
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Standard pricing is $40 per day per child if booked after this time and date.
There are additional charges for trip days and some activities.
Early drop off or late pick up fees are also charged.
Please choose your dates carefully as changes after 12pm on the Friday before the programme commences are not eligible for refunds as we resource our programmes based on these advance bookings.
Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) subsidy is a payment which helps families with the costs of before-school and after-school programmes for up to 20 hours a week, and school holiday programmes for up to 50 hours a week. To check whether you qualify for a WINZ subsidy please visit the Work and Income website.
Bookings & Payment
The enrolment process and forms are in the Out of School Care Enrolments and Forms Section below.
Bookings are essential before the start of the programme to confirm your child’s place.
Please contact us if you have any questions on (09) 443 0231 or email office@bayviewcentre.org.nz. Office hours are 9am to 3pm weekdays.
Out of School Care Enrolments and Forms
Enrolments for new families (or attended in previous years)
If your child is new to any of our programmes or has only attended in a previous calendar year, please complete the attached enrolment form for each child and return it once the relevant booking window has opened. Printed copies are also available in the foyer of the Bayview Community Centre. It can be completed electronically or by hand. You can email it to us at office@bayviewcentre.org.nz or drop it into the Community Centre.
The supporting Terms and Conditions are also attached or available in the Centre.
Your booking is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from us as we have limited spaces available.
Please be aware that acceptance of children with additional needs is on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on our ability to cater to those needs.
OSCAR Enrolment Form:
OSCAR Terms & Conditions:
Enrolments for existing 2026 families
If your child has already attended one of our programmes in 2026, you can email your request once the relevant enrolment window has opened (see below). Please email us at office@bayviewcentre.org.nz with the name(s) of your child(ren) and what dates you wish them to attend.
Your booking is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from us as we have limited spaces available.
Enrolment Windows
You can make a booking request for one of our programmes once the enrolment window has opened. Opening dates are listed below.
Before & After School Care in 2026
Before School Care - anytime during 2026
After School Care - anytime during 2026
April 2026 School Holidays - Tuesday 7th April to Friday 17th April
Bayview residents and Bayview & Manuka Primary attendees - From Monday 2nd March 2026
General Bookings - From Monday 16th March 2026
July 2026 School Holidays - Monday 6th July to Friday 17th July*
Bayview residents and Bayview & Manuka Primary attendees - From Tuesday 2nd June 2026
General Bookings - From Monday 15th June 2026
* No session on Friday 10th July. It is the Matariki Public Holiday.
September 2026 School Holidays - Monday 28th September to Friday 9th October
Bayview residents and Bayview & Manuka Primary attendees - From Monday 24th August 2026
General Bookings - From Monday 7th September 2026
December 2026 School Holidays - Monday 14th December to Friday 18th December
Bayview residents and Bayview & Manuka Primary attendees - From Monday 9th November 2026
General Bookings - From Monday 23rd November 2026
Programme Information
This information booklet includes key information relating to all three of our OSCAR programmes.
Payment
Before and After School Care: Invoices are sent weekly on a Monday and fees must be paid weekly.
School Holiday Programme: Your booking confirmation email will include payment details.
Our Bank Details
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Bank Account Name: Bayview Community Centre Association Incorporated
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Bank Account Number: 12 3072 0376916 03 - Use your child’s name as the reference.
Please contact us if you have any questions on (09) 443 0231 or email office@bayviewcentre.org.nz. Office hours are 9am to 3pm weekdays.