OSCAR for families
If you are looking for a fun, safe place for your children to go before school, after school, or during the school holidays, ask us about OSCAR.
OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation) programmes offer a supervised, learning environment where your children can socialise, play, and enjoy a range of recreational activities.
OSCAR programmes that have Ministry of Social Development approval meet certain safety and quality standards.
If you choose a programme that has Ministry of Social Development approval, you might be able to get the OSCAR Subsidy to help with your costs.
To get the OSCAR Subsidy your income needs to be under a certain limit:
| If you have... | And your family's weekly income before tax is less than: * | The subsidy per child per hour is up to: |
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| 1 Child | $1,200 | $3.84 |
| 1 Child | $1,300 | $2.67 |
| 1 Child | $1,400 | $1.48 |
| 2 Children | $1,380 | $3.84 |
| 2 Children | $1,490 | $2.67 |
| 2 Children | $1,600 | $1.48 |
| 3 + Children | $1,540 | $3.84 |
| 3 + Children | $1,670 | $2.67 |
| 3 + Children | $1,800 | $1.48 |
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Rates as at 1 April 2011 * If you received Childcare Assistance between 28 September 2009 and 26 September 2010, these rates may be different. |
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More information
For more information about OSCAR programmes in your area visit:
Or, if you would like to know more about the OSCAR Subsidy, call Working for Families on 0800 774 004 or visit:
