All About Joey's
Joey's provides a safe, relaxing & fun space for children to spend their time. We welcome students from Kindergarten to Year 6 from all schools in the Macleay Valley and surrounding areas. We provide high quality Before School, After School and Vacation Programs.
Joey's has two dedicated classrooms on the St Joseph's Catholic Primary campus in Kemp Street, West Kempsey. The classrooms are filled with resources and games to suit children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Joey's has a proud history of providing high quality Out of School Hours Care for more than ten years. Led by a qualified teacher, Joey's dedicated and experienced staff plan and manage programs that offer both fun and educational opportunities.
Service Philosophy
At St Joesph’s OSHC, we believe children flourish in an environment built on care, respect, and connection. Our service is grounded in strong relationships with children, families, our local community, and our Parish as we work together to create a place where everyone feels welcome and valued.
We are proud to be part of the wider Parish and Diocese community, and we reflect these values in our everyday practices. Guided by kindness, compassion, and respect, we aim to support children in growing not only in knowledge and confidence but also in their sense of faith and belonging.
We value open communication and genuine partnerships with families. By working together, we create consistent care that honours each child’s individuality, interests, and family values.
Our dedicated educators are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and fun environment that encourages independence, creativity, and friendship. We actively engage with our local community and Parish to help children develop pride, empathy, and a strong sense of connection to others.
Together we will continue to grow, reflect and learn ensuring our service remains a place where children feel safe, happy, and inspired every day.
Service Goals
The Joey’s OSHC program aims to:
● Provide a high quality child care service for the families of children attending primary schools.
● To provide enjoyable recreational and educational activities in a safe and comfortable environment.
● To offer the program to all children equally without discrimination of race, culture, ethnicity, or disability.
● To provide activities designed to suit a range of age groups.
● To provide a fee schedule which is affordable to all families.
● To continually improve the quality of the service and evaluate its ability to meet the needs of families by ensuring efficient communication between families and program staff.
CONTACT US
Joey's Out of School Hours Care
St Joseph's Primary School,
Kemp Street, Kempsey NSW 2440
Contact the Coordinator
Phone 0407 406 433
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday
6.30am until 9.00am
3.10pm until 6.00pm
VACATION CARE
Monday - Friday 7am until 6.00pm