About Us
Who We Are
Kidzone OSHC is a not-for-profit service that is operated and affiliated with Encourage Church Inc. Romsey. We are located at 7 Mitchell Court, behind Romsey Primary School and we are lucky enough to have use of their outdoor facilities for our programs.
History
Kidzone began on 27th January 1999, in the Encourage Church building with a handful of families. Over the years our service has expanded and we are now licensed to care for 45 children per session. We now have use of our own separate building beside Encourage Church, with our own kitchen, bathrooms and main room for activities.
Quality of Service
Kidzone OSHC is covered by the National Quality Framework and therefore has been assessed and rated against the seven Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations. The assessment and rating process aims to drive continuous quality improvement for services and provide families with better information for making choices about their children's education and care. Our assessment and rating took place in October 2024 and our ratings are as follows:
Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice - Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2: Children's Health and Safety - Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3: Physical Environment - Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4: Staffing Arrangements - Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children - Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities - Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 7: Leadership and Service Management - Meeting NQS
Kidzone is rated overall at
MEETING NQS