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.
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 07 July |
Build & Battle Join us for our Build & Battle regional hub day! Mixing the ultimate elements of physical and mental strength we will battle it out in Laser Tag, learn the ways of the force in a Jedi Academy and build with Nano Blocks which you can even take home! Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Tuesday 08 July |
Gymnastics Enhance your flexibility and coordination while learning essential movement skills in a fun, active session. Discover how to jump, land, and fall safely, improve your balance, and build confidence through engaging physical challenges. It’s a great way to move, play, and grow stronger! Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Wednesday 09 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: $92.00 |
| Thursday 10 July |
Melbourne Museum + IMAX Explore all that Melbourne Museum has to offer today and check out the IMAX documentary "Return of the Giants". This 3D mini movie takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Friday 11 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 to learn how animals stay warm, and build DIY snowmen that won’t melt away! From painting unique snowflakes to discovering the science behind the cold, this day is packed with chilly challenges and cosy creativity. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 14 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: $92.00 |
| Tuesday 15 July |
Gaming Bus Ultimate Games is bringing their Gaming Bus to us! Work together or compete in their custom built video gaming theatre. You'll have endless fun racing, crashing and dancing to your favourite games such as Minecraft, Skylanders, LEGO. Category: Supreme incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Wednesday 16 July |
Elio We're off to the cinemas today to watch Elio. Watch as Elio navigates a crisis of intergalactic proportions, forms new bonds with alien lifeforms, and discovers his true place in the universe. Come along and enjoy a tasty popcorn treat. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Thursday 17 July |
Archery Attack Let's go play Arrow Tag! A fast paced hybrid experience that takes inspiration from archery and dodgeball to create one epic game! With foam tipped arrows and coloured bows, a thrilling team battle awaits! Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Friday 18 July |
Obstacle Races Get ready for some fun as we create our own obstacle races. Grab your team mates and start the race to see if you can make it through. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
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 |
You pay as little as* |
| Before School Care (permanent booking) | $29.30 | $4.40 |
| Before School Care (casual booking) | $34.50 | $19.53 |
| After School Care (permanent booking) | $37.50 | $5.63 |
| After School Care (casual booking) | $42.70 | $15.00 |
| 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. |
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!