What We Offer

aPlus Out of School Care provides a variety of original and inspired programmes that encompass the individual needs and interests of the children in our care. Our intention is to enrich the lives of the children in a fun, safe and dynamic learning environment.

Holiday Fun

A holiday programme created for those looking for arts, crafts, science and sports at an affordable price for all ages. A great introduction for first timers that don’t need to go on excursions

Explorers

A holiday programme for all ages, arts, crafts, cooking, science, sports, excursions, visiting entertainers (storyteller, magician, racing toilets). A full programme with plenty of variety.

Awatea Club

A holiday programme for 9yrs + out and about in the great outdoors. Tramping, bush bashing, sand dune surfing, paddle boarding – it’s all about adventure!

Small Fry

A centre-based programme for 5 & 6 year old children. Planned for this age group, enabling them to flourish without competing or keeping up with their older peers.

Homework Club

After School Care – our Homework Club runs from Mon to Thurs. Accumulate points and receive a prize as your homework points grow.

OSCAR Subsidies

Talk to us to confirm that you qualify to receive Work and Income NZ subsidies for OSCAR care.

Before School Care

Start your day with a great breakfast, table games, Sit and Get Fit, Mindful Breathing and once a week the Curiosity Channel. Then if required, we offer a drop off service to get the children to school in time for the first bell.

After School Care

We offer a pick up service and a range of activities, including Social Skills development, Waewae Express, supervised homework, crafts and art relevant to the diversity and culture of the children. We also note special days on the calendar (E.G. Pink Shirt Day, World Children’s Day).

School Holiday Programmes

We like to encourage, challenge and involve children in a wide variety of activities including art, craft, cooking, science, sport, dance and drama. Most of all we strive to enrich your children’s lives by encouraging mindfulness and positive attitudes.

Sports Academy

For Schools - Specialising in those sports you’ve probably never heard of before!! The benefit - sports for children of all abilities like, Tchoukball, Polo Hockey, and Pop Lacrosse!

Our Locations

aPlus Out of School Care supports a number of schools in Auckland and Palmerston North – providing pickup and drop off for children requiring morning and afternoon care at some Palmerston North schools. Check our list below for venues and services.

169 Fitzherbert East Rd, Aokautere, Palmerston North

Aokautere School

Located in the School Hall

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5 Baring Street, Bunnythorpe

Bunnythorpe School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Bunnythorpe School and transport to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at Bunnythorpe School.

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201 Featherston Street, Palmerston North

Central Normal School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Central Normal School and transport to Cloverlea School.

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55 Herbert Ave, Cloverlea, Palmerston North

Cloverlea School

Located in the School Hall

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402 College St, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

College Street School

aPlus provides a pick-up from College Street School and transport to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at College Street School.

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State Highway 17, Dairy Flat

Dairy Flat School

Located upstairs in the School Hall

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227 Albert St, Hokowhitu

Hokowhitu School

Located in the School Hall

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7 Rutland Place, Mison, Palmerston North

Milson School

Collect from main gate at 3.10pm. Children are taken to Hokowhitu School

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228 Botanical Road, Highbury, Palmerston North

Monrad Intermediate School

Children are collected from school and taken to Cloverlea or West End School. If morning care required, this is done at Cloverlea School and then children are transported to Monrad Intermediate

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96 Shamrock Street, Takaro, Palmerston North

Our Lady of Lourdes School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Our Lady of Lourdes School and transport to West End. In the morning, care takes place at Cloverlea School and we drop off children at Our Lady of Lourdes School.

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Ferguson Street, Palmerston North

Palmerston North Intermediate School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Palmerston North Intermediate and transport to Hokowhitu or West End School. In the morning we drop off children at Palmerston North Intermediate School.

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41 Parkland Crescent, Palmerston North

Parkland School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Parkland School and transport to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at Parkland School.

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95 Slacks Road, Awapuni, Palmerston North

Riverdale School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Riverdale and transport to West End. In the morning we drop off children at Riverdale School.

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25 Freyberg Street, Palmerston North

Ross Intermediate School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Ross Intermediate and transport to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at Ross Intermediate.

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25 Russell Street, Palmerston North

Russell Street School

Collection is from Russell Street School main gate and children are transported to Hokowhitu School

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257 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North

Seventh Day Adventist School

Children are collected after school and transported to the after school care centre at West End School in Botanical Road

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304 Albert St, Palmerston North

St James School

aPlus provides a pick-up from St James School and have a walking bus to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at St James School.

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69 A Ruahine Street, Palmerston North

St Marys School

aPlus provides a pick-up from St Marys School and transport to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at St Marys School.

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Target Rd, Glenfield

Target Rd School

Located in the School Hall

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Ruahine Street, Palmerston North

Terrace End School

aPlus provides a pick-up from Terrace End School and transport to Hokowhitu. In the morning we drop off children at Terrace End School.

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140 Kyle Road, Albany, North Shore City

Upper Harbour Primary School

Located in the School Hall

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196 College St, Palmerston North

West End School

am care is provided at Cloverlea School. pm care is located in the School Hall

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Stoney Creek Rd, Palmerston North

Whakarongo School

Located in the School Hall

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552 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North

Winchester School

Located in the School Hall. Collection entrance from Newcastle St (Drive-in)

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F U N

aPlus Out of School Care believes that children have the basic right to enjoy leisure, play and participation in cultural and artistic activities. Most of all children should be having fun and through fun learning how to socialise, share, listen with empathy, learn to celebrate others and just be children. Our programmes are planned to meet the FUN requirement and to help children see the bigger world, by celebrating countries, animals, and causes. E.G. World Elephant Day, Pink T-shirt Day. The aim is to acknowledge the significance of the day and raise awareness of the world inside and outside of New Zealand, using FUN as the vehicle!

Our Partners

Epilepsy New Zealand

Premium Partner

Epilepsy New Zealand’s purpose is to create a community where epilepsy is understood, and people are supported to manage their epilepsy well. Our Educator team incorporates a person-centred approach to provide support, information, education and training. We are proud to be working in partnership with aPlus Out of School Care. See more at www.epilepsy.org.nz

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