You can enrol through our online booking system called ‘Aimy Plus', this is where all bookings are made. Once registered to Aimy Plus you can use it to book at any of the 14 Kids After School (KAS) Before School, After School or Holiday Programmes.

Before School Care – 6:30am to between 8:15am and 8:30am depending on which programme your child attends. Click here to find your location and the details. After School Care – All programmes open at various times, depending on the time the school you child attends finishes. All programmes close at 6:00pm. We offer pick up options for schools that we do not run a programme from, and children are picked up at the time the school finishes for the day. Holiday Programme – 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday

Invoices are issued weekly (via email) in advance for the following week. Payment is due by Monday of the week care commences. Please see our Terms & Conditions for full information.

You can give our Head Office a call on 09 236 4078 and ask us to reset your password.

We support families applying for the OSCAR (WINZ) Subsidy and are happy to help guide you through the process - please contact our office on 09 236 4078. click here for more information.

In the event of an emergency or an unexplained absence it is important that we are able to contact you quickly. It is an MSD requirement and part of our accreditation with OSCN that all our families provide 2 x emergency contacts along with the primary caregivers contact details.

No – a permanent day is permanent, unless you have a casual booking and advise within the times as per Terms and Conditions.

Yes. We charge a $3 fee per phone call if you have not let us know that your child will be absent. If you forget to let us know, our staff spend time looking for your child and making phone calls to ensure your child is safe.

Yes. In line with standard business and commercial practices, bookings that fall on a child's regular attendance day will be charged at the normal booking rate even when the programme is not operating due to a public holiday, teacher only day, school closure or other scheduled closure. These charges help us maintain staffing, resources and programme operations throughout the year while continuing to provide consistent, high-quality care for our families. If you have any questions about how charges apply to your specific booking, please call our Office Team on 09 236 4078 and they will be happy to assist.

Full week discounts are given to those enrolled for full sessions for the full week.

If your school has an early finish, we will ensure we open the programme early on that day, if you have a permanent booking, you do not need to change anything, your child will be expected at programme at the earlier time. You are able to make a casual booking if not already booked on that day.

Absolutely! We understand that different payment arrangements work better for different families. If you would like to set up a weekly payment plan, simply contact our Office Team on 09 236 4078 or email admin@kidsafterschool.co.nz and we will be happy to discuss the options available.

At KAS, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported and valued. Our team takes a positive, proactive approach to behaviour guidance, focusing on building strong relationships, encouraging positive choices and helping children develop important social and emotional skills. All KAS staff complete behaviour management training and are equipped with strategies to support children through a wide range of situations. We also have our KAS Treaty, which is displayed and discussed regularly with children in their programmes. This helps create clear expectations and a positive programme culture where everyone is encouraged to show respect, kindness and responsibility. If a child requires additional support, we may work together to develop an individual behaviour plan. This process always involves the child, their family and key KAS staff members to ensure a consistent and supportive approach. We see parents and caregivers as important partners and will always work alongside you to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.

With 14 KAS programmes across Franklin & South Auckland there is a KAS near you! SCHOOL SITES: Pukekohe Hill School, Bombay, Patumahoe, Harrisville, Waiuku, Karaka, Pokeno, Paerata, Te Hihi, Hillpark (Manurewa), The Gardens, Conifer Grove, Ngakoroa & Hingaia Peninsula. HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES: Currently operate at Pukekohe, Bombay, Patumahoe, Harrisville, Waiuku, Karaka, Pokeno, Hillpark & The Gardens. Your child can attend any Holiday Programme that is best suitable for you which may depend on access, where you work, how close to the Motorway it is etc. Click here to find your nearest location.

At some programmes we offer drop off to activities, please enquire with our head office for further information.

Absolutely! We collect all New Entrant and Year 1 children directly from their classrooms for After School Care and escort them safely to the programme. For Before School Care, we make sure they are dropped off to their classroom ready for the school day ahead.

Yes, we collect from most schools in the Franklin region. Make sure you put your child’s school information in your booking. For further information or to confirm, please contact our Head Office on 09 236 4078.

Here is our technology policy: Children under the age of 10 are not permitted the use of technology at KAS. Children over 10 years of age are allowed technology at specific times only: • For After School Care – after 4:45pm • Holiday Programme – after 3:30pm roll call, or on allocated technology day. We do have a Digital Learning and Cyber Safety Agreement that must be signed prior to children using devices in our programmes.

Yes – please see the Programme Manager at your location to opt in for this.

Yes! We provide a healthy breakfast for children attending Before School Care, including a selection of cereals and toast. We encourage children to enjoy cereal first as part of a balanced start to their day. For After School Care, we provide a nutritious afternoon tea that may include sandwiches, fruit, crackers, vegetables and other healthy options. We do our best to offer choices that suit a range of dietary requirements. However, due to the individual needs of some children and the risk of cross-contamination, we are unable to provide specific allergy-friendly products. If your child requires specialised items such as gluten-free bread, dairy-free spreads or other specific foods, we ask that you provide these and we will happily serve them to your child.

Yes, all our vehicles have booster seats for those that require them, and all our seats and restraints meet NZTA specifications.

Comfort items and special cuddly friends are always welcome at our programmes, especially if they help your child feel settled and secure. To help prevent treasured belongings from being lost, damaged or accidentally mixed up with other children's items, we ask that children leave personal toys at home wherever possible. Don't worry though—we have plenty of toys, games, sports equipment, craft activities and resources to keep children engaged, entertained and having fun throughout their time at KAS!

Your child's safety is our highest priority! If a child who is booked to attend After School Care does not arrive at the programme, our team will immediately begin our missing child procedure. We will first check with the school to confirm your child's whereabouts. If they cannot be located, we will contact the primary parent/caregiver listed on their profile. If we are unable to reach them, we will continue contacting the emergency contacts provided until we have established your child's whereabouts. If all avenues have been exhausted and we are unable to locate your child, we will contact the Police. Because we take this process very seriously, it is essential that your child's profile and emergency contact information are kept up to date and that any changes to attendance are communicated to us as soon as possible.

No, we do not allow medication to be kept in children’s bags. A medication consent form must be completed if medication is to be administered, children are not able to self-administer.

No. As an independent service, KAS staff are not able to access medication that is stored by the school. If your child requires an inhaler, EpiPen or any other emergency medication while attending our programme, please contact our Head Office when enrolling. We will work with you to ensure the appropriate medication, documentation and care plans are in place so that our team can support your child safely. The health and wellbeing of every child in our care is extremely important to us, so we encourage families to discuss any medical needs with us before their child starts attending.

If you are running late and it is getting close to our programme closing time, please let us know as soon as possible so our team can plan accordingly and ensure your child is well supported. If your child is booked for an Early Session and you collect them after the Early Session finish time, you will simply be charged the difference between the Early Session and the Full Session rate. Late collection fees apply if your child is collected after our programme closing time (6.00pm). These fees are outlined in our Terms and Conditions. We understand that unexpected delays can happen, so keeping us informed is always appreciated and helps us provide the best care for your child.

Yes, any child aged between 5 years and 13 years can attend any of our programmes.

Yes, unless it is a casual booking, and we receive the notification within the times outlined in our Terms & Conditions.

If your child will be away on holiday, we ask that you provide at least two weeks' written notice to the KAS Office. admin@kidsafterschool.co.nz Providing advance notice helps us manage staffing, programme planning, and attendance records, while ensuring your account is updated correctly. If you know about an upcoming holiday or extended absence, please let us know as early as possible— we are always happy to help with any questions about bookings or attendance. Call our office on 09 236 4078.