*To see availability please click 'Book Now'

This is a 2-part booking process

Part 1: Trybooking (this is to secure a spot on the day - billing is done through Xplor)

Please click the 'BOOK NOW' button above to select your desired days of care and follow the prompts to complete the process to enrol your child in Vacation Care April 2025.  You will receive a registration confirmation email within the week with helpful information and reminders for a successful booking.

Be sure to enter your child's name exactly as it appears with Centrelink. Please note, If you do not complete the next step within two business days your ticket may be forfeited. (If you need assistance for Step 2 please contact the Centre - contact information below.)

Part 2: Enrolment in Xplor  

Step 1: Prepare the following documents and information: 

• Your child’s birth certificate 
• Your child’s immunisation history statement (most up to date) 
• Any medical management plans (e.g. for anaphylaxis) This must include a photo of the child with ASCIA plan 
• Contact details of at least one emergency contact other than a parent / guardian (we prefer 2) 
• Court orders (if applicable) 
• Your bank account or credit card details  

Step 2: Please click the link to fill out the enrolment form. 

The enrolment team will review your submission and confirm the enrolment in Xplor once all mandatory information and documents have been provided. Please note we will be updating information in your child’s account such as the days booked and associated fees. Please check your child's account within the week of booking to ensure all looks in order and reflects your booking requests.

Please note that your enrolment at Vacation Care cannot be processed until all information within Waratah Cottage Xplor is complete.

Step 3: Once you have set up your Xplor credentials, you can then go to your nominated App store to search for and download the Xplor Home App. 

Creating an account and downloading the Xplor Home app will allow you to do the following:

• Sign your child in using a contactless QR code or mobile and pin
• View important messages from our centre - manage your finance, view your statements
• View information about your child's day such as your child's nutrition, sunscreen application, as appropriate
• Mark your child as absent or running late

** Note that each parent/guardian will need their own Xplor account and separate email .**

Waitlist:

To go on the waitlist for fully booked Vacation Care days, please email cexp.waratah@mq.edu.au

IMPORTANT Childcare Subsidy Info:

Childcare subsidy can be difficult to navigate. One issue is the 14-weeks automatically unenrolled (we do not control this). If you are unenrolled and have any absence at the end of your enrolment. The Childcare Subsidy will be revoked up to the last day of attendance. Therefore it is important to attend on your last day or provide us with the correct cancellation notice period. Approved cancelled days will not be submitted as absent / attended but removed from your enrolment. If you have concerns, call the centre prior to your last day of attendance. 

Contact Details

Please direct any enquiries to: cexp.waratah@mq.edu.au 

Phone: 9850 4680

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Waratah Cottage Vacation
11 University Avenue, MACQUARIE PARK NSW 2113

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