About

Miss Janice Out of School Care is a child-focused, individualized learning centre serving children between the ages of 20 months through to 10 years old and a capacity of teaching 75 number of children at different times. We provide a high standard of care, education and learning opportunities via our Stay and Play, After School and Holiday Care programs. Children can explore a rich and diverse range of activities within a flexible, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment. We are an all-inclusive setting that meets the needs of most children.

Our mission is to improve the education and general life experience of children in Seychelles as part of an out of school program. We do this by working closely with young children, parents, Ministry of Education (Seychelles), policy, and decision makers, in partnership with funders/donors and researchers. Progressive thinking, learning, applied world renown best Early Childhood practices and research to guide the quality of practice and policy.

We aim to help children develop self-respect, respect of others, and respect their environment, to fulfil their full potential and achieve the outcomes of the centre. Our centre hosts a curriculum based Early Childhood and Primary experience for children of most abilities. This creates an experience with emphasis on acceptance and understanding that truly builds character for life.

School Management

We have a dedicated team of staff who provide stimulating experiences and resources, based on the children's interests and ideas. Children can explore safely and independently with the support and supervision of experienced adults.A high staff ratio is maintained within all play areas. This is at least 1:7 for 20 months to 3-year-old and 1:8 for 3.6-10-year-old. Each child is allocated a member of staff as their key person. The whole team are dedicated to the development and well-being of all children in their care.

Meet the Teachers

Miss Janice

Miss Valentina

Miss Brina

Miss Mersha

Miss Nelda

Miss Shireen

Miss Cyntra

Miss Audrey

Miss Marie-Paule

Miss Dorothy

Miss Khadijah

Our Educational Philosophy

Core values underpinning our programs:

Our Programs and Services

Stay and Play and After School Care:

We welcome children aged between 20 months and 4 years on full time basis for the Stay and Play program; and children aged between 3 to 12 years on a full-time basis following the After-School Care program. Pre-schoolers can also enrol on the after-school care program upon parents’ request. As part of the After-School Care program we can also pick-up your child from their respective school and drop them off at Miss Janice Out of School Care or at their respective extracurricular activities provided they are on the bus route.We value children and their families for exactly who they are and value each of their unique interests, talents, and dreams. We welcome parent participation and involvement during certain key educational sessions/events and believe we can work together with all the most important people in your child’s life. With this vision, our child focused, and relationship-based approach your child’s experience will be nothing short of magical.

Hours of Operation during Term Time:

Specific term dates, public holidays and closed days will be shared with parents at the start of the year.

By the end of the Stay and Play program, children will have:

Holiday Care:

Hours of Operation outside Term Time:

Monday to Friday from 07:30am to 4:00pm.
Closed during Public Holidays.

Fees

Stay and Play:

Registration Fee:

Upon enrolment payment of a non-refundable registration fee of SCR 500 is required. This fee serves to secure a place for your child on the waiting list and contributes to covering our administrative costs. This fee must be made when submitting your registration form. You will be informed as soon as a space becomes available.

School Fees:

The school fees for our Stay and Play program are provided on a on a full-time basis for:

The school fees above equate to the following:

Fees are levied on a one-year basis and divided by four to give a ‘per term’ payment or divided by twelve to give a ‘per month’ payment. Fees are also inclusive of extra activities, and lunch.Children who are registered on the Stay and Play Program may also enrol on the After School Care program. This service is provided from 4:00pm-5:00pm (Monday to Friday) for an extra cost of SCR 1,800 per term or SCR 450 per month. This is a fixed rate and is not calculated based on how many days your child stays after school.

Payment Schedule:

For your convenience, we have structured the payment schedule as follows:Term Fees: Fees for each term (September, January, May) must be settled by the first day of the respective term.Monthly Payments: Alternatively, you have the option to make monthly payments, which should be settled by the first day of each month.

After School Care:

After School Care is provided on a full-time or part-time basis for children aged 3-10 years between from 2:00-5:00pm (Monday to Friday). Our fee structure is as follows:

A sibling discount of SCR 25.00 will apply starting on the second child only for full-timers. Monthly fees will be calculated based on the respective school term dates (i.e. Public, International, Independent, Trotters Stop Primary School, L’École Française, Montessori) that your child is following and not on how many times your child attends the After School Care program.As part of the After School Care program, we can pick up your child from their respective school and
drop them off at Miss Janice’s Out of School Care or at their extracurricular activities, provided they
are on the bus route. School pick-ups will occur between 2:00pm and 3:00pm from Monday to Friday.A late collection fee of SCR 5.00 per minute from 5:05pm onwards will be charged.

Payment Schedule:

Monthly invoice payment for After School Care and Late Collection fees must be settled within 7 days.

Holiday Care:

Fees will be advertised one month prior to commencement of the respective holiday care activities.

Overdue Fees:

Miss Janice Out of School Care reserves the right to charge interest on overdue fees for Stay and Play, After School Care and Holiday Care programs. Interest shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due, until the date of payment, at a rate of SCR 500 per calendar month and such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate.

Enrolment Information

Stay and Play:

Follow these steps to enroll your child on the Stay & Play program:

• Stay & Play Registration Form

* We also accept cash or cheques. Cash/Cheque should be put in a sealed envelope addressed to ‘Miss Janice Houareau (Stay & Play Registration Fee) with the name of your child(ren), and the amount of money contained clearly labelled inside. The sealed envelope should be hand delivered in person to Miss Janice Houareau.Once we have received the registration form and registration fee, your child will be put on a waiting list. As soon as a space becomes available for your child(ren) you will be informed by email.

After School Care:

Follow these steps to enroll your child on the After School Care program:

• After School Care Registration Form

Holiday Care:

Follow these steps to enroll your child on the upcoming Holiday Care program:

• Holiday Care Registration Form

Online registration forms will be made available one month prior to the start date of the Christmas Holiday Care program.

Parent Handbook

For detailed information please read our Parent Handbook.

• Parents Handbook

Get in touch

If you still have questions and/or are unsure about anything please contact us:

• [email protected]

Paradis des Enfants | Victoria | Mahé | Seychelles