3PM After School Care was established February 2005. Separately administered and run, it is part of The Meadows Church. Vision/Mission Provide quality, age appropriate (primary years 1 to 8) after school and holiday childcare that supports families and community. Offer a caring environment that allows children to be relaxed, secure and happy. Have an approved OSCAR service. (www.oscar.org.nz and below) Have policies and practices that reflect our commitment to Christian beliefs, values and principles. We judge our integrity and ethics on "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you" - Matthew 7:12 NIV 3PM's whole focus is care for primary school aged children, this means our facilities, toys, games and creative programs are all age appropriate. 3pm Booklet - Click here An assurance of Quality and Safety We are an approved 'OSCAR' and 'Child, Youth and Family' program. 'Out of School Care and Recreation' provides standards for after school care for 5 to 13 year olds. It provides support via operating systems, policies and an approval process through Department of Child, Youth and Family (CYF). Approvals are checked every two years. All personnel are Police checked. www.oscar.org.nz Subsidies are available from WINZ as we are an approved OSCAR program.