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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.
Autumn Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Autumn 2026 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 6 April to Friday 17 April (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 (incursions run by our Educator team)
What to bring
- Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
- SunSmart hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Weather and activity 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 06 April |
Public Holiday We are closed today for the Public Holiday. We can't wait to start the Autumn School Holiday fun with you tomorrow! |
| Tuesday 07 April |
Wind-Up Clay Walkers Build, sculpt, and explore the magic of motion! Use air dry clay and the wind-up walker bases, to design your own fun figurine; from wobbly monsters to dancing robots, waddling ducks, or marching superheroes. Once the clay has dried, simply wind them up and watch them walk! Category: Self-guided Incursion Cost: $103.00 |
| Wednesday 08 April |
Carnival of Motion Y OSHC services from across the region are coming together for an action‑packed day! Conquer the pop‑up skate park, dive into the dodgeball arena, and race your friends on the giant inflatable slide and obstacle course. Unwind with calming yoga sessions between the action, explore creative stations, and enjoy a festival‑style day designed for movement, teamwork and big smiles. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Thursday 09 April |
First Aid Cool Kids First Aid are visiting us today to teach you how to save a life! Learn how to recognise an emergency situation, call ‘000’ and apply basic first aid. Receive an individually named certificate of participation and enjoy this interactive and educational incursion. Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Friday 10 April |
Taco Fiesta Spice up your day with a colourful Taco Fiesta! As little chefs, you create your own tacos all while discovering the history and vibrant culture of Mexico. Create a bustling taco stand, design bright fiesta crafts, and enjoy games inspired by this tasty treat. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 13 April |
Super Healers Step into the capes of the everyday heroes who keep us healthy! Take inspiration from doctors, dentists, pharmacists, vets, and family helpers in a hands‑on dramatic‑play village. Explore calming wellbeing zones, test STEM experiments to see how the body works, and visit the Kindness Clinic for mindfulness and feel‑good activities. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Tuesday 14 April |
Build a Spaceship Craft Power is blasting us into space today! Build your own solar‑powered spaceship using real tools and components. Juniors will construct a Falcon while seniors take on the Apollo, learning about energy and motion as you bring your creations to life. A hands‑on STEM adventure perfect for budding space engineers! Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Wednesday 15 April |
Discovery Camps - Lake Dewar We're off to Lake Dewar Discovery Camp to explore the great outdoors. Fill the day with team work as you compete in our amazing race! Passionate experts guide activities created to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and connect with nature. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Thursday 16 April |
Subway We're off to visit the local Subway restaurant to learn all about healthy eating today. Enjoy a tasty treat while you're there and engage in interactive and educational talks regarding balanced diets, healthy options and overall wellbeing. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Friday 17 April |
Leafy Laughs Celebrate the magic of Autumn with a flurry of leaf‑themed fun! Create beautiful leaf rubbings, design nature‑inspired art pieces, and make your own autumn leaf bookmarks. Enjoy playful outdoor games inspired by swirling, falling leaves and explore the colours, textures, and wonders of the season. 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 |
|
| 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)
|
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!