Learn more about...

Our Centre

Pennant Hills BASC is currently rated as meeting the National Quality Standard and offers places to Pennant Hills Public School children needing care for Before School, After School, Staff Development Days and Vacation Care.

We are located in Bellthorn Cottage – next to the lower oval, on the K-2 Infants site.

Since its establishment by parents in 1990, PHBASC has witnessed significant growth. More than 360 children are enrolled in our not-for-profit organisation which is managed by a volunteer Parent Management Committee that utilise the service.

There is Government Assistance to help you with the cost of childcare. PHBASC is approved to offer Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to eligible families. To receive Child Care Subsidy you need to meet certain criteria. This subsidy will be paid directly to your childcare provider (our centre) to reduce the fees you pay.

PHBASC operates with appropriate staff to child ratios with a minimum of 1 staff member per 15 children. Our preference is to work with 1 staff member per 14 children plus 2 additional staff members who are not included in ratio. This is to ensure the best care is provided.

PHBASC provides a daily routine that meets the needs of individual children in relation to each child’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual and creative development. As the centre is the child’s time for play and leisure, this will be reflected in the daily routines and programming which are always displayed in our centre and are based around the children’s wants and needs.

The children are free to engage in whatever activities or play they desire. Parent feedback is highly encouraged in regard to the routine and programming and suggestions are always welcomed and appreciated.

Our mission is to provide high quality care for children who attend Pennant Hills Public School outside of school hours. Our purpose is to provide childcare to families where parents/guardians are working, studying or in need of childcare for any other reason.

Our Centre provides an environment where children have access to, and are encouraged to participate in, a range of age appropriate recreational and educational activities.

Our Philosophy

I would like to acknowledge past and present Educators as without them, their hard work, passion and dedication to our service would not be where it is today: