Child Care Facilities
The City of Rockingham is dedicated to caring for children in an environment that stimulates all areas of a child's development while offering a range of activities and modern facilities. All staff employed have considerable experience in the childcare industry and are both educationally qualified and unqualified.
- Rockingham City Childcare Centre
- Out of School Hours Childcare Service at Waikiki
- Out of School Active Holiday Fun Program
- Long Day Care Service - 1 day per week care to full time care, accommodating for parents needing permanent child care.
- Occasional Day Care Service - For parents who need flexible child care days and hours for a minimum of 3 hours care.
- 4 Year old Program - Ideal for children who are unable to attend a school program. This program is designed for children entering the world of education and covers all areas of their development.
- Meals - This Childcare Centre provides 3 meals throughout the day, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
- Dancing Lessons - For children who need some extra stimulation and co-ordination, classes are run each Monday of the school term by a qualified dancing instructor at a cost of $5 per class.
- Gym Kidz - Run by a gym coach, Gym Kidz classes are designed to stimulate, teach children about their bodies, encourage peer interaction and teamwork.
Address: 1 Sepia Court, ROCKINGHAM 6168
Phone/Fax: 9592 1499
Email: roccc@iinet.net.au.
For further information, please contact the Director of Child Care Services on 9592 1499.
The Rockingham Out of School Hours Childcare Service is a local service that provides a caring, child-focused environment for pre-primary and primary school children. The service provides age appropriate activities aimed at a child's enjoyment and development.
What does this service offer?
- Before and after school care
- Breakfast ($1.00)
- Afternoon tea
- Reliable transport to and from school
- Trained staff
- Safe and caring environment
- Homework area
- Early school closure care
To enrol your child, collect an enrolment form from the Waikiki Community and Family Centre, between 6.30 and 8.30am and 2.30 and 6pm, complete it and return to the coordinator. Bookings can then be taken once the form has been completed and returned.
The Active Holiday Fun Program offers a large range of activities to children aged 5 - 12 years during school holiday periods and on pupil free days. The Active Holiday Fun Program promotes healthy eating habits and teaches life skills in a fun, child friendly environment.
The program has welcomed many community visitors such as the Wildlife Rehabilitation, Navy, Advance Life Ambulance and Fire Brigade. Children have enjoyed incursions which have included kids sumo wrestling suits, Castle Rock musical experience, NAIDOC Celebrations, Belly Dancing and the State Emergency Services. Excursions from the Service have included Ice Skating, Baldivis Childrens Forest, Bowling, trips to the park and QZAR.
Enrolments for this unique holiday program are taken up to 4 weeks before the school holiday period by contacting 9592 5372.
Address: Waikiki Community and Family Centre, Rand Ave, Waikiki, 6169
Phone: 9592 5372
Mobile: 0413 202 829
Monday to Friday 6.30am - 6pm, during school terms excluding public holidays. For further information on the Rockingham Out of School Hours Care Service, please contact the Centre Co-ordinator on 9592 5372.
