Before & After School Care Cleaning (OSHC) Melbourne
Specialist OSHC cleaning services across Melbourne — rapid turnaround between school sessions, before-school and after-school windows, and full-day vacation care programmes. NQS Quality Area 2 & 3, ACECQA, and NHMRC compliant. GECA-certified products. WWCC-verified staff. Signed compliance logs after every visit.
Cleaning Scheduled Around the OSHC Programme
OSHC services operate in short, intensive windows around the school day — before school from approximately 7am, after school from 3pm, and full days during school holiday vacation care. Each window creates a distinct cleaning requirement: a rapid turnaround reset between the school's use of the space and the OSHC session, an after-close full clean at the end of the day, and full-day cleaning during vacation care programmes. Golden Star schedules OSHC cleaning to fit precisely within each of these windows.
Before-School Clean
Pre-session hygiene check and surface disinfection before the first children arrive. Confirms the OSHC space is clean, safe, and compliant after any overnight use of the school premises.
Post-Before-School Reset
Quick reset of the OSHC space after before-school care ends — surfaces wiped, breakfast area cleaned, space returned to school use. Completed before first school period begins.
Rapid Turnaround Clean
The critical window — full NQS-compliant reset of the OSHC space between school day use and after-school care. Completed in under one hour where required. Surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen prep area, and all shared-use zones.
End-of-Day Full Clean
Thorough end-of-day clean once all children have left. Covers all areas used during the OSHC session — floors mopped, all surfaces disinfected, kitchen cleaned, bathrooms reset. Signed log delivered same evening.
What's Included in Our OSHC Cleaning Service
OSHC services are regulated under the National Quality Framework and subject to the same NQS Quality Area 2 and 3 requirements as centre-based childcare — but the shared-space, tight-window nature of most OSHC programmes requires a more agile cleaning approach. Golden Star's OSHC cleaning service is designed for speed without compromising compliance standards, with every visit producing the signed documentation required for ACECQA assessment.
Rapid Turnaround Reset — Under One Hour
Full NQS-compliant reset of the OSHC space between school-day use and the after-school care session. Surfaces disinfected, bathrooms refreshed, kitchen prep area cleaned, and all shared-use zones reset. Completed within your available window — typically under one hour — before the first child arrives for after-school care.
End-of-Day Full Clean
Thorough end-of-day cleaning after the OSHC session closes — all floor surfaces mopped, all tables and chairs wiped down, kitchen fully cleaned, bathrooms disinfected, and bins emptied. Signed compliance log delivered same evening. Space ready for school use the following morning.
Before-School Session Cleaning
Pre-session hygiene check and surface disinfection before children arrive for before-school care. For services with both morning and afternoon sessions, separate cleaning windows are provided for each, with individual signed logs per session where required for compliance documentation.
Signed Compliance Logs — Every Visit
Signed, itemised cleaning logs after every visit. OSHC services with multiple daily cleaning windows receive separate logs for each visit. All documentation formatted for ACECQA assessment submission and retained for 12+ months.
GECA-Certified, Non-Toxic Products
All products are GECA-certified, TGA-listed where required, VOC-free, and plant-based. Important in shared school facilities — products used in the OSHC space must not leave residue or odours that affect the school's use of the same rooms during the following day.
WWCC and Police-Checked Staff
Every staff member holds a current Victorian Working With Children Check and police clearance. Consistent team assignment — the same vetted staff attend every visit. Access to school premises is documented in the service agreement and reviewed whenever staff change.
Vacation Care Full-Day Cleaning
During school holidays, OSHC vacation care programmes run extended hours. Golden Star provides full-day cleaning for vacation care — including mid-day spot cleaning of high-use areas (kitchen after lunch service, bathroom refresh, snack area reset) and end-of-day full clean, all documented in compliance logs.
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Areas We Clean in OSHC Facilities
OSHC services typically operate from shared school spaces — halls, classrooms, libraries, or purpose-built OSHC rooms — often alongside a shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Golden Star cleans all areas used during the OSHC programme, with protocols adapted to shared-space environments where school and OSHC use alternates throughout the day.
Main Activity Space
All tables and chairs wiped down and disinfected between sessions. Floors swept and mopped after each OSHC session. High-touch points — door handles, light switches, shelf surfaces — disinfected. Space reset for school use where applicable. NQS Quality Area 3 surface hygiene standards met.
NQS QA3Kitchen & Food Preparation Area
AS/NZS 4146-compliant cleaning of all benchtops, appliances, sinks, and food preparation surfaces after every snack and meal service. For services with morning and afternoon sessions, kitchen cleaning is provided after each service. Food-safe, child-safe products throughout.
AS/NZS 4146Bathrooms & Toilets
Full disinfection of all toilet fixtures, sinks, taps, and floors used by OSHC children between sessions and at end of day. TGA-listed disinfectants applied. Soap, paper towels, and bin liners restocked. For shared school bathroom facilities, OSHC cleaning is scheduled to minimise disruption to school use.
NHMRCCraft, Art & Activity Areas
Craft tables, art supply areas, and activity stations cleaned and disinfected after each session. Surfaces treated with GECA-certified products safe for the 5–12 age group using them. Spills and residue from craft materials fully removed before the next session or school use.
GECATechnology & Shared Equipment
Shared tablets, keyboards, remote controls, and other technology surfaces wiped down with appropriate GECA-certified sanitiser after each session. Shared school equipment returned to its designated location. High-frequency shared-use items treated with increased cleaning attention.
NHMRCOutdoor Play Areas
Outdoor areas used during OSHC sessions — play equipment, seating, and hard surfaces — cleaned and disinfected as part of the end-of-day full clean. Child-contact safe products on all outdoor surfaces. NQS Quality Area 3 outdoor environment requirements met.
NQS QA3Safe Products for Shared School & OSHC Spaces
OSHC facilities present a specific product challenge: the same space is used by the school during the day and by the OSHC service in the morning and afternoon. Products used in OSHC cleaning must be safe for school-age children aged 5–12 using the space during OSHC hours, but also leave no residue or odour that would affect the school's use of the space during the following day.
Golden Star uses only GECA-certified, VOC-free, plant-based products in all OSHC cleaning services. No bleach, ammonia, or petrochemicals that would leave chemical odours or residue in shared spaces. TGA-listed disinfectants are used in bathrooms and kitchen surfaces where required. Product residue dries quickly and safely, leaving the space ready for school use without chemical exposure concerns for students or teachers.
NQS Compliance Cleaning for OSHC Services
Outside school hours care services are regulated under the same National Quality Framework as centre-based childcare. NQS Quality Area 2 — Children's Health and Safety — requires that OSHC facilities maintain documented, systematic cleaning that meets NHMRC Childcare Cleaning Guidelines. NQS Quality Area 3 — Physical Environment — requires that the physical spaces used by children in care are safe, clean, and well-maintained. Both quality areas are assessed by ACECQA quality assessors during quality assessment and rating visits.
Many OSHC services underestimate their compliance obligations because they operate from shared school facilities rather than purpose-built childcare spaces. But the NQS quality area requirements apply to the OSHC programme, not the building — ACECQA assessors will examine cleaning records, product registers, and infection control procedures for the OSHC service regardless of whether it operates from a school hall, a community centre, or a dedicated OSHC room.
National Regulations Section 77 imposes an additional legal obligation on OSHC approved providers — the facility must be maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times during operation. Golden Star's OSHC cleaning programmes produce the signed documentation, product registers, and ACECQA-formatted compliance evidence that OSHC services need to demonstrate systematic, compliant cleaning practice. For further detail, see our compliance page.
Staff Credentials
- Victorian Working With Children Check
- National Police Clearance
- $20M Public Liability Insurance
- WorkSafe Victoria compliant
- NHMRC infection control trained
- Rapid turnaround protocols trained
- School premises access protocols
- Consistent team — same staff every visit
- Signed logs every visit
- Records retained 12+ months
- 24/7 outbreak response
OSHC Cleaning Cost in Melbourne
OSHC cleaning costs vary based on the size of the space, the number of cleaning windows required each day, and whether vacation care programmes need a different cleaning schedule from term-time operation. Golden Star provides written, fixed-price quotes following a free on-site assessment at your OSHC facility.
Space Size & Room Configuration
The size of the OSHC activity space, kitchen, bathroom, and any outdoor areas used during the programme determines the base cleaning scope and time per visit.
Number of Daily Cleaning Windows
Services with before-school only, after-school only, or both sessions require different numbers of cleaning visits per day. Rapid turnaround between the school day and after-school care is priced as a separate window from the end-of-day full clean.
Enrolment & Programme Intensity
Higher enrolment and more active programmes (e.g. cooking, craft, science activities) create more intensive cleaning requirements per session. Vacation care programmes with full-day operation require additional mid-day cleaning windows.
Venue Type & Access
OSHC services operating from school halls, purpose-built facilities, or community centres each have different access logistics. Venue access arrangements are confirmed during the free site assessment and documented in the service agreement.
See our pricing page for cost information, or call 0484 042 336 to arrange a free site assessment.
Get a Written Quote
Written, fixed-price quote following a free on-site assessment. Includes a complete OSHC cleaning programme document — at no charge regardless of whether you proceed.
OSHC Cleaning — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about OSHC and before and after school care cleaning in Melbourne. For a full list, visit our childcare cleaning FAQ page.
Get a Free OSHC Cleaning Quote in Melbourne
Call or submit online to arrange a free on-site assessment and written OSHC cleaning programme. We service 25 Melbourne suburbs with no travel surcharge. All services include NQS compliance documentation, GECA-certified products, and WWCC-verified staff. Rapid turnaround teams available. No lock-in contracts. View all childcare cleaning services.