Out of School Care and Recreation - OSCAR Care Definition

OSCAR Care Definition

OSCAR Care stands for Out of School Care and Recreation. It is often called After School Care. This definition is most commonly used in New Zealand for the sector of the childcare industry that caters for children aged 5 to 13 years of age. Predominately this type of childcare is delivered during before school hours, after school hours or during school holiday breaks. OSCAR services re not delivered by government departments, but rather individuals (sole traders), companies, non-profit groups (such as churches) and school-owned operations.

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