Cowes Primary
Location
177 Settlement Road
Cowes
VIC 3922
Program offered
Before School Care opening hours
Monday to Friday
7:00am – 8:45am
After School Care opening hours
Monday to Friday
3:30pm – 6:00pm
School Holiday Program opening hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Contact us in centre
Before and After School Care
If you're looking for high quality care for your child before and after school hours, we're here to support you. Suitable for children from five to 12 years of age, our programs are led by experienced Educators and are a great way to complement your child's learning.
Your child will get the opportunity to socialise with other children and make new friends. Plus, we can tailor our activities to support their individual interests and ideas. So whether your child enjoys arts and crafts, dance and drama, or sports and ball games, we'll make sure they have an amazing start and end to their day!
We'll even provide a nutritious breakfast to set your child up for the day ahead, as well as healthy and delicious afternoon snacks.
We also offer a Pupil Free Day program throughout the school year, depending on booking numbers.
School Holiday Program
Our holiday program provides an opportunity for your child to learn from new experiences through a fun mix of activities, while making friends along the way.
We offer a wide variety of interest-based in-house activities, themed incursions and exciting excursions. Our holiday programs are run by experienced Educators who help your child become more confident and independent.
Activities could include anything from learning to skateboard to meeting amazing animals or having a boogie at our disco. We do regular excursions too. In the past, we've headed to the Chocolate Factory Museum and Wonthaggi Arts Centre.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.
Winter Wonders Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Winter Wonders 2025 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025 (excluding public holidays).
We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays.
Activity days can include:
- In-house (activities run by our Educator team)
- Incursion (activities run by visitors to our service)
- Excursion (activities run at an off-site location)
- Self-guided incursion (premium activities run by our educator team, available at select centres)
- Supreme incursion (supreme activities run by visitors to our service)
What to bring
- Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
- SunSmart hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
- Swimwear, towel and change of clothes as required (if an activity involves water)
You can also read our School Holiday Program FAQs.
The prices listed in the table below are the full fee for each day. If you're entitled to Child Care Subsidy, what you actually pay could be significantly reduced.
Date |
Activity details |
| Week 1 | |
| Monday 7 July |
Wonka's Workshop Step into a magical world where candy sparks creativity and curiosity! To celebrate World Chocolate Day, we’ll dive into sweet-inspired art projects, conduct fun and colourful science experiments, and invent wild new creations in our very own invention station. With group games and team challenges, we’ll learn how to work together while having a deliciously good time. Category: Inhouse Cost: $85.00 |
| Tuesday 8 July |
Mystery Wonders Join us today for a mystery incursion... more details coming soon! Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Wednesday 9 July |
Winter STEM Bundle up for a day of frosty fun with STEM activities inspired by the magic of winter. We’ll explore how snowstorms form, conduct hands-on experiments and build DIY snowmen that won’t melt away! This day is filled with chilly challenges to keep your body active and mind creative. Category: Inhouse Cost: $85.00 |
| Thursday 10 July |
Tenpin Bowling We're off to Phillip Island Tenpin for an epic game of Tenpin Bowling. Come along and see if you can get a strike today! Make sure to wear your closed toe shoes. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Friday 11 July |
Dough & Go We’re opening our own mini pizzeria for a day full of hands-on culinary fun! Learn how to make pizza dough from scratch, choose your favourite toppings, and enjoy this tasty treat for afternoon tea. Along the way, we’ll play pizza-themed games, craft our own pizza boxes, and learn what it takes to run a pizzeria. Category: Inhouse Cost: $85.00 |
Date |
Activity details |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 14 July |
I can do anything! In celebration of World Youth Skills Day, we’re unlocking creativity, confidence, and connection! This day is all about trying new things, building useful skills, and discovering just how capable and talented each of us truly is. Through a mix of hands-on challenges, teamwork activities, and friendship-building fun, we’ll learn that the sky's the limit when we believe in ourselves. Category: Inhouse Cost: $85.00 |
| Tuesday 15 July |
Lilo & Stitch We're off to the cinemas today to watch Lilo & Stitch. Enjoy this live-action remake of your favourite comedic duo. Watch the bond grow between Lilo & Stitch, the dog-like alien creature, as you enjoy a tasty popcorn treat. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Wednesday 16 July |
Express yourself Get ready for a day full of creativity, expression, and laughter as we dive into the world of emojis. Design your own emoji characters, explore how to turn simple letters and numbers into expressive cartoon faces, and enjoy games and activities that celebrate communication and feelings in fun ways. From silly faces to big smiles, this day encourages self-expression, imagination, and lots of shared joy. Category: Inhouse Cost: $85.00 |
| Thursday 17 July |
Magician Duck Cameron Prepare to be amazed by the award winning Duck Cameron as he performs a live magic show full of wonder, laughs, and jaw-dropping tricks! Then, step behind the curtain to a Magic Workshop and learn fun, beginner-friendly tricks you can perform at home. Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Friday 18 July |
Winter Innovators Step into the role of a wintertime problem-solver as we explore real-world challenges through creative thinking and teamwork. Design cosy shelters for cold-climate animals, build mini sleds and explore how people adapt and thrive in extreme environments. Through hands-on projects and group challenges, we’ll learn how innovation, empathy, and practical skills can make a meaningful difference—even in the snow! Category: Inhouse Cost: $85.00 |
Prices
To support our families, we offer permanent and casual booking options. Casual bookings do incur an additional cost.
Please contact your local centre for advice on any questions you have regarding pricing.
|
Program |
Fee |
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| Before School Care (permanent booking) | $22.10 | - |
| Before School Care (casual booking) | $27.50 | - |
| After School Care (permanent booking) | $28.10 | - |
| After School Care (casual booking) | $33.60 | - |
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
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Our programs qualify for the Federal Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS). CCS helps eligible families access approved and registered child care providers by partially subsidising the cost of daily fees. The 'Fee' price listed in the table above is the full permanent or casual daily fee for each program without any CCS entitlements. *The 'You pay as little as' price is an example of the out of pocket fee paid by families who qualify for the maximum CCS percentage (90%). The fees above are calculated at 85% subsidy to allow for the 5% withheld by Services Australia to reduce the chances of an overpayment. When our holiday programs are open for bookings, you'll be able to see the prices for each activity on this page. These prices are the daily price and do not include any CCS you may be entitled to, which could significantly reduce your out of pocket expense. Refer to the Government website for more information about CCS funding and your eligibility. We also recommend using this CCS calculator to estimate your new subsidy payments. Our customer service and onsite teams are happy to assist you with any queries you have regarding this funding and to help you navigate the system. |
Book your place
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You can book into our Outside School Hours Care programs through My Family Lounge (our online booking system). Read our 'How to enrol' guide to make sure you've got everything you need to book. You can also read our FAQs about Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs. Returning families: Sign in New families: Register Got a question? Feel free to submit an enquiry and we'll be in touch. Holiday Program: Enquire Before and After School Care: Enquire |
Get creative with arts and crafts! We’ll support your child as they try out new materials and techniques.
Play, run and jump during fun outdoor activities designed to get kids active.
Think creatively and let your imagination soar with the encouragement of our Educators.
Explore our awesome outdoor play areas either in a group or in self-directed play.
Develop your problem solving and memory skills while playing board games and puzzles with friends.
Take part in a variety of sport and ball games suitable for all abilities. Learn to work as a team while having lots of fun!
Focus on your homework with fewer distractions during quiet time. Our friendly Educators will be on hand if your child needs support.
Discover all things art and practise your drawing, painting, colouring and craft skills.
Build new friendships with lots of opportunities to chat and play with other children.
Enjoy free time to explore your creativity, play with friends or do your homework – whatever sparks your interest!