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31 Years
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After-School & Holiday Childcare in Hamilton for Ages 4-14
Hamilton After School Project (HASP) has been providing quality childcare in Lanarkshire since 1995. Our registered charity offers after-school and holiday care for children aged 4-14, operating under strict safety standards with full registration through the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and PVG Scheme. All staff undergo Disclosure Scotland checks and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. We deliver a structured programme featuring arts and crafts, sports, outdoor play, and occasional educational trips, ensuring children develop new skills while making friends in a secure environment.Our facilities include designated play areas and modern gaming consoles for inclement weather. With first aiders on-site and operating hours from 8am to 5:50pm during school holidays, we provide reliable childcare that accommodates working parents' schedules. Our team combines professional qualifications with practical experience to create engaging, age-appropriate activities for primary school children across Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Services
After-School Club
Holiday Childcare
Arts & Crafts
Sports Activities
Outdoor Play
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Registered with SSSC and PVG for your peace of mind
- Experienced team with Disclosure Scotland checks
- Comprehensive insurance coverage for all activities
- Established service operating since 1995
- Dedicated first aiders on-site at all times
Associations and certifications
- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
- PVG Scheme
- Disclosure Scotland
Services
After-School Club
Supervised childcare programme operating daily after school hours. Provides structured activities and free play for children aged 4-12. Includes snack provision and transportation assistance from local schools. Staff maintain 1:8 adult-child ratio with continuous safeguarding oversight.
Holiday Childcare
Full-day childcare during school holidays and inset days. Operates 8am-5:50pm with themed activity weeks including arts, sports, and educational trips. Catering for children aged 4.5-12 years with age-segregated play areas and specialist activity leaders.
Arts & Crafts
Daily arts and crafts sessions using professional-grade materials. Projects include seasonal decorations, textile work, and collaborative art installations. Designed to develop fine motor skills and creative expression across all age groups in our purpose-built craft studio.
Sports Activities
Organised sports sessions including football, basketball, and multi-skills coaching. Indoor and outdoor facilities available with specialist equipment for age-appropriate physical development. Sessions focus on teamwork, coordination, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Outdoor Play
Access to secure outdoor play areas with climbing frames, sports pitches, and natural play elements. Supervised free play sessions promoting social interaction and physical development. Weather-contingency plans include indoor gaming zones with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children aged 4-14 years, with separate provision for primary school children (4.5-12 years) during holidays.
What activities are available?
Our programme includes arts & crafts, sports, outdoor play, gaming consoles, and occasional educational trips during school holidays.
How do you ensure child safety?
All staff have Disclosure Scotland checks, first aid qualifications, and safeguarding training. We maintain 1:8 staff ratios and operate secure, registered facilities.
When are you open?
Regular after-school hours Monday-Friday, plus full-day care during school holidays and inset days from 8am to 5:50pm.
Do you provide food?
Yes, we provide healthy snacks and drinks. Children should bring packed lunches for full-day holiday care sessions.
Reviews (1)
Andrew Thompson
Dec 18, 2018
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Our family has used HASP for some ten years now. The staff are great and really bond with the children. The children are well supervised but allowed to play freely. The holiday programme is brilliant.
