Mernda Park Primary School
Location
40 Riverdale Boulevard
Mernda VIC 3754
Programs offered
Before School Care opening hours
Monday to Friday
6:30am – 8:30am
After School Care opening hours
Monday to Friday
3:15pm – 6:30pm
School Holiday Program opening hours
Monday to Friday
6:30am – 6:30pm
Contact us in centre
Before and After School Program
Every day should start and end with a smile! That's why we support busy Mernda families with high quality care before and after school hours.
Suitable for children between five and 12 years old, our programs are designed to support their learning and social development. Your child will be able to take part in fun activities such as arts and crafts, singing and dancing, and sport and ball games. Plus, they'll make new friends along the way!
We provide a healthy and delicious breakfast to set your child up for the day ahead, as well as snacks after school.
School Holiday Program
Our Mernda holiday program provides an opportunity for your child to learn from new experiences through a fun mix of activities, while making new 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 learning cool skateboarding tricks, celebrating the holidays at our fun-filled disco, or meeting friendly animals during a visit from a petting zoo! We've even taken children on exciting bowling trips and cinema excursions.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.
Spring it On Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Spring 2025 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025 (excluding public holidays).
We've planned an exciting 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)
- Supreme excursion (supreme activities run at an off-site location)
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 22 September |
Bird House Let your imagination take flight and create your own Bird House! Perfect for budding artists and nature lovers alike, today's activities will inspire creativity as you create a cosy home for feathered friends and more! Category: Self Guided Incursion Cost: $103.00 |
| Tuesday 23 September |
AFL Carnival Get ready for the AFL Grand Final in style with an action-packed day at the Oval! Enjoy an exciting and engaging health and wellbeing program run by AFL MAX in collaboration with Coles Healthy Kicks. With guest appearances and prizes to be won, it’s the ultimate AFL day out! And if footy isn't your thing, we have inflatable arenas, giant games and a face painting station too! Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Wednesday 24 September |
Reptile Petting Zoo Wild Action are visiting us for an unforgettable reptile encounter! Touch, hold and learn all about the some of Australia's coolest species. This hands on experience will turn you into a master of biological classifications, habitats, and the importance of conservation. Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Thursday 25 September |
Clip N' Play Get ready to climb and explore at Clip N' Play – the ultimate indoor adventure playground! Tackle towering rock climbing walls and race through giant playgrounds packed with fun. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Friday 26 September |
See you next week! We are closed today for the Grand Final AFL Public Holiday. We hope you enjoy the game this weekend and we can't wait to continue on the Spring Holiday fun next week. |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 29 September |
Spring into fun Welcome the season of growth and new beginnings with a celebration full of colour and curiosity! Craft rainbow suncatchers, create bugs and butterflies using nature, and discover the magic of pollination in a fun STEM activity. We’ll learn how flowers bloom, how bees help, and how change can be beautiful, all while buzzing through active games, joyful creativity, and springtime smiles. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Tuesday 30 September |
Butterfly House The mobile Butterfly House is visiting us! This enchanting experience allows you to interact gently with beautiful live butterflies in a serene, magical setting. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, enjoy close-up encounters, and leave with a deeper appreciation for these delicate creatures and their role in nature. Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Wednesday 01 October |
Bad Guys 2 Join us for a trip to the cinemas to watch Bad Guys 2. Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that's masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming - the Bad Girls. Popcorn included. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Thursday 02 October |
Garden Explorers Get ready to dig, discover, and grow! Budding explorers are invited to step into the world of nature with hands-on gardening fun, creative craft, and outdoor activities. From planting seeds to building bug hotels and painting garden pots, connect with the magic of spring while learning about the wonders of the natural world. Let’s grow memories together! Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Friday 03 October |
Metartworld We’re heading to the world’s largest indoor scrap metal art gallery – an official Guinness World Record Holder! Explore a jaw-dropping collection of massive, intricate, and one-of-a-kind sculptures made entirely from recycled scrap metal. This indoor gallery features stunning artworks crafted by talented international artists, blending creativity with sustainability in the most unexpected ways. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
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 |
|
| Before School Care (permanent booking) | $30.50 | |
| Before School Care (casual booking) | $36.00 | |
| After School Care (permanent booking) | $39.10 | |
| After School Care (casual booking) | $44.50 | |
| Pupil Free Day (dependent on numbers) | $96.00 |
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. |
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!