Enrolment and Booking Information
How to Enrol
Step 1: Submit a completed enrolment form to the school office or directly to the OHSC service. Please ensure you provide an active email address.
Enrolment forms are available in the school office or you may ask for one from the OHSC coordinator.
Step 2: You will receive an email containing a link to create your Kidsoft Parent Portal account.
Step 3: Follow the link to set up your login. Your account will automatically connect to your child/children.
A Kidsoft mobile app is also available for download allowing you to login and manage your OHSC account conveniently from your phone.
You can download from this link:
IOS - Kidsoft App - App Store
Google play - Kidsoft - Apps on Google Play
How To Make a Booking
Step 1: Select the Make a Booking button on the homepage.
Step 2: Choose the date(s) required, then select the appropriate service under the Rooms section (Before SchoolCare or After School Care).
Step 3: Confirm your booking.
The Kidsoft app also allows you to process payments, update your personal details, edit your child’s information, and more.
We encourage families to explore the features available on both the website and app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to enrol?
Enrolment is free. You are only charged for the sessions your child attends.
What are the session fees?
Before School Care: $26.00
After School Care: $28.00
Am I eligible for a discount?
You may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which can reduce your out-of-pocket costs by up to 70% or more, depending on your family circumstances. For more information and instructions on how to apply. The CCS fact sheet provides more details.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Fact Sheet
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is the main government payment that helps families with the cost of approved child care,
including Before School Care and After School Care at Wantirna Primary School OSHC.
1. What is the Child Care Subsidy?
The CCS reduces the fees you pay directly to your OSHC provider. Your out-of-pocket fees depend on your family's income, activity level (such as work or study), and the hourly rate cap.
2. Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if:
You care for a child aged 0–13 years who attends an approved service.
You are responsible for paying the child care fees.
You meet residency and immunisation requirements.
You meet the activity test (work, study, volunteering, etc.).
3. How CCS is calculated
CCS is based on:
Family income
Hours of recognised activity per fortnight
Type of care (OSHC is considered centre-based care)
Hourly fee charged vs hourly rate cap (the lower amount applies)
4. How to Apply for CCS
You apply through your myGov account linked to Centrelink.
1. Sign in to myGov → Centrelink → Payments and Claims.
2. Select Child Care Subsidy and submit your claim.
3. Provide required documentation (employment details, activity hours, income estimate, etc.).
4. Once approved, confirm your child's enrolment with the OSHC service in your Centrelink online account.
5. What families need to do for OSHC
To ensure your CCS applies to your Wantirna PS OSHC bookings:
Submit your CCS claim before your child starts.
Make sure your details match exactly with the OSHC provider’s records.
Log in to myGov to confirm the OSHC enrolment when prompted.
Update Centrelink if your income or activity levels change.
6. CCS Activity Test
Your CCS hours depend on the amount of recognised activity you do each fortnight:
0–7 hrs → 0% or limited CCS
8–16 hrs → Up to 36 hrs of subsidised care/week
17–48 hrs → Up to 72 hrs/week
49+ hrs → Up to 100 hrs/week
Recognised activity includes:
Paid work (including paid leave)
Study or training
Looking for work
Volunteering
Self-employment
7. Gap Fees (Out-of-Pocket Costs)
After CCS is applied, families pay the remaining amount directly to the OSHC provider.
This is called the gap fee.
Gap fees vary depending on:
Your CCS percentage
OSHC session fees
Public holidays, absences, or late cancellations (as per provider policy)
8. Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS)
Additional support may be available for:
Families experiencing financial hardship
Children at risk
Grandparent carers
Transition-to-work circumstances
Families must apply through Centrelink.
9. Absences and CCS
CCS can be paid for up to 42 allowable absences per child
each financial year, including for:
Sick days
Family holidays
Unforeseen circumstances
Additional absences may be supported with evidence.
10. Where to get help
Centrelink / Services Australia
Visit: servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
Call: 136 150
Wantirna Primary School OSHC Provider
Contact the service directly for help with enrolment confirmation, fee estimates, and bookings.
The Table Below can be used to estimate your out of pocket expenses when using our services.
Income Thresholds & Subsidy
(Sessional)
| Income | Subsidy % |
|---|---|
| $85,279 | 90.06% |
| $100,000 | 87.06% |
| $115,000 | 84.06% |
| $130,000 | 81.06% |
| $145,000 | 78.06% |
| $160,000 | 75.06% |
| $180,000 | 71.06% |
| $200,000 | 67.06% |
| $240,000 | 59.06% |
| $300,000 | 47.06% |
Before School Care
Daily Fee: $26.00
| Income | Out-of-Pocket Cost |
|---|---|
| $85,279 | $2.94 |
| $100,000 | $3.70 |
| $115,000 | $4.46 |
| $130,000 | $5.23 |
| $145,000 | $6.00 |
| $160,000 | $6.77 |
| $180,000 | $7.80 |
| $200,000 | $8.82 |
| $240,000 | $10.87 |
| $300,000 | $13.94 |
After School Care
Daily Fee: $28.00
| Income | Out-of-Pocket Cost |
|---|---|
| $85,279 | $4.94 |
| $100,000 | $5.70 |
| $115,000 | $6.46 |
| $130,000 | $7.23 |
| $145,000 | $8.00 |
| $160,000 | $8.77 |
| $180,000 | $9.80 |
| $200,000 | $10.82 |
| $240,000 | $12.87 |
| $300,000 | $15.94 |
Watch the video below from Services Australia to learn more about the Child Care Subsidy
Watch the video below from Services Australia to learn more avoiding overpayments