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     Important update: Crèche programs will not run at Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre for the financial year 2021-22.

    This means that we will no longer offer sessional care or occasional care at the centre from 1 July 2021 – 30 June 2022. However, we will continue to look at options for a successful return of our crèche programs and will contact you if the program restarts before 30 June 2022.

    Children are supervised by qualified carers in an interactive space equipped with games, toys and interactive play areas. We provide children with the opportunity to socialise in a family and multi-age setting, where they can explore new experiences in a stimulating and caring environment. We welcome children from six weeks to nine years.

    We offer two styles of care in our centre: sessional care and occasional care. So whether you’re attending a weekly group fitness class or have an offsite appointment, we have care options to meet your needs.

    • Sessional Care: for parents and carers who are planning to stay within the centre while their child is in care.
    • Occasional Care: for parents and carers who would like to pursue activities outside the centre while their child is in care.

    So whether you’re attending a weekly group fitness class or have an offsite appointment, we have care options to meet your needs.

    • Session information

      Educator-to-child ratios

      1 educator to a maximum of five children, at all times

      Session times

      Session 1: 9:00am - 10:15am, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays

      Session 2: 10:15am - 11:30am, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays

      Weekends: Closed

      Public holidays: Closed

      We may close for up to three weeks over the Christmas period.

      Types of care

      We offer two styles of care at Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre: sessional care and occasional care.

      • Sessional care: for parents and carers who are planning to stay within the centre while their child is in care. Bookings are a minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
      • Occasional care: for parents and carers who would like to pursue activities outside the centre while their child is in care. Bookings are a minimum of 2.5 hours. 
    • Prices

      Prices

      See the child care section of our prices page.

      Paying fees

      Fees must be paid:

      • By debit or credit card over the phone or in person.
      • A statement will be sent fortnightly. Payments can be made at reception or by calling us at 1300 760 379

      Bookings are essential. Call us on 1300 760 379 or come in and see one of our friendly staff. 
    • Enrolment

      New Families

      Enrolment For each child you wish to enrol in our child care service, you need to:

      Families already registered with My Family Lounge

      You can only book in during the registration period.

      • Sign in to My Family Lounge Website
      • Select the Child Care service/s you wish to enrol your child in
      • Complete enrolment form, upload immunisation history statement, upload any relevant medical action plans
      • Select which day/ days you want to enroll in
      • Create Booking

      Log-in here

      Bookings 

      Once enrolled, you can make a bookings online via your My Family Lounge account. Bookings can be made a week in advance and are essential.

      Cancellations

      If possible, please give us 24 hours notice of cancellations. Where that's not possible, please let us know by 8:30am on the day of your booked session.

      Please note that if you fail to make contact regarding your inability to attend your booking, or cancel late, a casual rate for the sessions booked will be charged.
    • What to bring
      Bring all the things your child will need during their care. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child's name. If your child is on medication, please hand this directly to staff when you arrive.

      Infants and toddlers

      • Bottle (with expressed milk, pre-made formula or cow's milk as required)
      • Healthy snack or lunch
      • Water bottle or sippy cup
      • Dummy in sealed container, if required
      • Nappies, wipes and plastic bags
      • Change of clothes
      • Sun-safe hat - we recommend the legionnaire style (brim at the front, flap at the back)
      • Comfort item (soft toy or blanket), if required
      • Sleeping sheet set or blanket for nap time, if required

      Older children

      • Healthy snack or lunch
      • Water bottle
      • Change of clothes (some types of play may be messy)
      • Extra pairs of underwear, especially if toilet training
      • Sun-safe hat

      Do NOT bring

      • Fizzy drinks, lollies or chocolates - unless specifically requested for a special celebration
      • Nuts or Nutella - we have a nut-free policy to avoid anaphylaxis
      • Pets

      Guidelines for child care

      Help us run a safe and welcoming child care service by following our guidelines.

      • Do not bring your child if they are unwell
      • Sign in when you arrive, and out when you leave
      • Ensure you bring all the things your child will need for the session
      • Label all your child's belongings

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