Vacation Care Program
The Spring program runs from: Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025.
Bookings for the Spring program open 8.30am Friday 29 August and close 5pm, 12 September 2025. Download the program flyer to see what's on!(PDF, 709KB)
Download and complete the Spring Program booking sheet - PDF(PDF, 914KB)
Download the complete the Spring Program booking sheet - WORD DOC(DOCX, 188KB)
Please note: late bookings will be considered, however may incur a late fee.
Discover, create and explore these school holidays with our Vacation Care Program for school aged children!
Our team of experienced educators- many also teaching in local schools- are passionate about supporting children to grow, learn, and thrive. We value each child's strengths, interests, and cultural background, and we work closely with families to ensure their voices help shape the program.
Children play an active role in planning daily activities from creative arts and cooking to sports, imaginative play, and themed days. Every day is a new adventure, where curiosity leads the way, friendships are built, and fun is at the heart of every activity. Our excursions connect children with the community, incursions bring exciting experiences into the centre, and visits to the nearby parks offer space to explore, and enjoy nature.
Though these experiences, children feel confident, engaged and empowered- discovering, learning, and having a blast along the way.
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Where we are
The Vacation Care Program is located at:
Bridge Road Children's & Community Centre
260 - 266 Bridge Road
Strathtulloh 3338
When the program runs
The Spring Program will run from: Monday 22 September 2025 until Friday 3 October 2025, 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings for the Spring program open: 8.30am Friday 29 August 2025 and close 5pm Friday 12 September 2025.
Late bookings will be considered, however may incur a late fee.
What to Bring checklist
Download the What to Bring Checklist(DOCX, 601KB)
Cost
Each day is charged at a flat rate of $91.75 (plus excursion/incursion charges on applicable days).
If you are entitled to Child Care Subsidy (CCS), your estimated subsidy will be deducted from the invoice before we send it to you for payment prior to your child's attendance. We are not an NDIS service supplier.
You will need to provide and confirm your current details using your Centrelink online account through MyGov.
Visit New Child Care Package for information about the Child Care Subsidy.
How to enrol
4 easy steps...We know life can be hectic, so to help you, our program runs an online enrolment process where you only have to complete a full enrolment form once. Then, each program you simply need to look at the program flyer, decide which days to attend, complete the booking form and pay!
Step 1. Complete initial enrolment - Vacation Care Enrolment Form
Step 2. Download the Spring program flyer(PDF, 709KB)
Step 3.
Download and complete the Spring Program booking sheet - PDF(PDF, 914KB)
Download the complete the Spring Program booking sheet - WORD DOC(DOCX, 188KB)
Bookings for the Spring program open 8.30am Friday 29 August and close 5pm, 12 September 2025.
All completed enrolment and booking forms can be returned by email: vacationcareprogram@melton.vic.gov.au. Successful bookings will be confirmed by email with an initial statement.
Step 4. Pay the invoice before the due date/before attendance. The statement will advise the estimated cost of the program (including incursion/excursion/estimated CCS entitlement) and the date the fee's must be paid in full. If fee's are not paid by this date, your allocated place may be offered to a family on the waiting list.
Bookings are allocated in accordance with Council's access guidelines, providing fair and equitable access to the Vacation Care Program for families who work, live or send their children to school within the municipality. Families residing outside of the City of Melton may also apply. Late bookings may be accepted depending upon numbers and staffing, a late booking fee may also apply.
Feedback and Reviews
"Hi Team. Just wanted to share how happy we are with the service we have received so far from Melton Holiday Care. My child has attended for the last couple of school holidays, and she has been consistently coming home very happy. My child has also formed friendships within the cohort of children there which has been fantastic to see. Also, a big thanks to the team under Mumtahina’s leadership for ensuring that my child has had a great holiday care experience. We look forward to continuing to partner with you with my child's holiday care needs". - Parent feedback for Holiday program.
"Dear Vacation Day Program, I just want to write a review about your service My kids like the program, the teachers have alot activities for the children and they are friendly, and my daughter loves the excursions she makes some friends, and she told me she want to go every school holidays with them". - parent feedback for holiday program
"Hello, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all the educators that work a vacation care. My children have loved attending and every time I pick them up they don't won't to leave. The staff are amazing with keep the children entertained and enjoying their time. With every day being a new fun activity. We look forward to the next holiday." - parent feedback for holiday program
More information
Contact Us
Vacation Care admin for bookings, enrolment enquiries, fees and invoicing - vacationcareprogram@melton.vic.gov.au
Vacation Care Supervisor: (Tuesday and Wednesday during term & Monday to Friday during School Holiday Program) - Ph: 0497 104 940
Contact educators: (During School Holiday Program, Monday to Friday - 7am - 6pm) - Ph: 0427 867 364.