Out of School Hours Care

Safe, fun before and after school care for primary‑aged children.
About Our Service

Inner West Council's out of school hours care (OSHC) services provide a safe, welcoming and fun place for your child to play, learn, make friends and build confidence before and after school. 

Our programs provide a wide range of supervised creative, recreational and play activities that support the social, emotional, creative and physical development of your child. 

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You may be eligible for government Child Care Subsidies. Use the Starting Blocks fees estimator to find out what your family might pay for education and care:

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Ferncourt OSHC offers a program that supports the development of children’s living and social skills, aiming to create resilient citizens who make positive contributions to their community.

We are committed to:

  • The provision of a program and environment that supports the development of life skills and social skills
  • A program where children and educators appreciate the natural environment and practise sustainability
  • Supporting children to develop a lifelong love of learning, experimentation and exploration
  • Providing a child-led program where educators offer different experiences and activities that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, safe and fun
  • Collaborating with parents and carers to provide appropriate, individualised care
  • Helping children feel a sense of belonging to their local community
  • Valuing each educator's individual strengths and supporting each other in the work environment

Contact

Ferncourt OSHC

Located on the grounds of Ferncourt Public School
74 Premier Street, Marrickville NSW 2204



Email: OSHCenquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Call Centre: 9392 5602
Call Admin: 9335 2008 (admin - fees, waitlist, enrolment enquiries)

Hours

Morning care: 7am to 9am
After care: 3pm to 6pm

Ages

5 to 12 year olds – children attending kindergarten to year 6 attending Ferncourt Public School

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Marrickville West OSHC offers a program in partnership with families and the community that promotes independence and confidence in our children.

We are committed to:

  • Providing a program that is inclusive, safe and fun
  • Providing a wide range of experiences that children can engage in, whilst being supported by their educators
  • Ensuring the environment is friendly, relaxing, caring and warm where children feel a sense of belonging and are able to express themselves
  • Implementing a sustainable program that promotes an awareness and respect for our internal and external environments
  • Ongoing relationships between staff and parents to meet the needs of each child
  • Providing children the opportunities to learn and develop meaningful and life long relationships that include happy memories of their time at OSHC
  • Providing ongoing professional development for all educators working at the centre

Contact

Marrickville West OSHC Service

Located on the grounds of Marrickville West Public School
Beauchamp Street, Marrickville NSW 2204

Email: OSHCenquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Call Centre: 9392 5603
Call Admin: 9335 2008 (admin - fees, waitlist, enrolment enquiries)

Hours

Morning care: 7am to 9am
After care: 3pm to 6pm

Ages

5 to 12 year olds – children attending kindergarten to year 6 attending Marrickville West Public School

View Vacation Care Program Information

Page last updated: 28 Jan 2026