Holiday Care Program
2023 Holiday Care Program
The Glen Education Holiday Care Program is offered to children aged between 3 to 5 years, living within Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Monash, Stonnington and the surrounding communities. We are open during the term 2 and term 3 holidays (excluding public holidays), for a total of 4 weeks a year.
Qualified educators operate our program, and we offer a variety of engaging activities from visual art, sports, music and movement, environmental education, cooking experiences and flexible indoor/outdoor play.
While we operate from two Glen Education Kindergartens (depending on the demand), we have found that children ease into the program with little concern being at a different kindergarten to usual. This is largely due to a Glen Education services having a consistent ‘homely’ feel and commitment to high quality resources, that are familiar to children. Our educators are sensitive to the transition for children from neighbouring services and provide an individualised orientation program for those that need time to settle.
Families have appreciated being able to access a high-quality educational program during the term breaks, as it not only provides the care needed, but also a continuity in learning for their child. Glen Education families also have the added benefit of completing a simple enrolment of days for the program, with all enrolment details and relevant medical information, being transferred from their permanent Glen Education kindergarten to the holiday care program.
As the program continues to gain popularity, we will look to offer the program at more Glen Education services, so we can continue to meet the needs of the community.
Where: Our program will be held at Glen Education McKinnon Kindergarten and Glen Education Orrong Road Kindergarten between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm and is open to all children aged 3 to 5.
Cost: $85 per day
Please note this is a Glen Education funded program and therefore no CCR is available.
What to bring:
- A packed lunch, snacks (no nut products please) and water
- A hat and sunscreen
- If your child has an Medical Action Plan which lists medication/s, please ensure you bring the medication with you (ensure the medication is NOT expired). If your child has medication stored at another Glen Education service, this medication will not be supplied to the Holiday Care Program and you will be required to bring supplementary medication to the program.
The Glen Education Holiday Care Handbook containing more details about the program, will be emailed to you directly after your booking has been confirmed.
*Please note that scheduled programs may be subject to change depending on Victorian public holidays and based on the number of children enrolled in the program.
Book at Glen McKinnon Kindergarten
NOW OPENBook at Glen Orrong Road Kindergarten
NOW OPENPlease contact holidays@gleneducation.org.au for more details.
Term 2 Holiday Schedule 2023
26th June
Monday
8:30am – 4:30pm
27th June
Tuesday
8:30am – 4:30pm
28th June
Wednesday
8:30am – 4:30pm
29th June
Thursday
8:30am – 4:30pm
30th June
Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
3rd July
Monday
8:30am – 4:30pm
4th July
Tuesday
8:30am – 4:30pm
5th July
Wednesday
8:30am – 4:30pm
6th July
Thursday
8:30am – 4:30pm
7th July
Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Term 3 Holiday Schedule 2023
The program will operate Monday 18 September to Thursday 28 September
Bookings will Open Monday 24 July 2023
What our families say…
My daughter had a wonderful time given she did not know the teachers before. It was great to see photos of her activities during the day and that she was active outside. I would definitely send her again
I hope you do it again. My daughter loved it and it was immensely helpful as a working mum.
The staff were amazing! My son attends a different Glen Education Kinder but he loved it. I cannot thank you enough for offering such a wonderful program!!
Thanks. The McKinnon kinder is a fabulous environment. My daughter came home happy every day. She had a ball! I appreciated the 4.30 pick up as well…
We really enjoyed it and our daughter enjoyed meeting some different kids and see a different environment. McKinnon is a fantastic facility. Program was excellent and we would do it again.
It was great. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Fun activities to keep the children entertained and enjoying themselves.
Glen Education Holiday care Program is very good especially for parents who are working. My daughter loved making new friends.