Frequently Asked Questions
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What are your teachers to child ratios?
Infant rooms have an average teacher to child ratio of 1:4. Toddler rooms have an average teacher to child ratio of 1:6. Preschool rooms have an average teacher to child ratio of 1:8.
Do you provide meals?
Yes! Our chef freshly prepares four nutritious meals a day.
Can you cater for specific dietary requirements?
Yes! Our chef can prepare meals that are specific for children who have allergies or who have special dietary requirements. Please discuss your child’s specific needs with the centre manager at the time of enrolment.
Are your teachers qualified?
A minimum of 80% of our teachers are formally qualified.
Do you provide sibling discounts?
Yes! A 10% discount will apply to the eldest child.
Do you offer the 20 hours ECE?
Yes! We offer 20 hours ECE for children over 3 years of age.
What is included in your fees?
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack, sunscreen, baby wipes, generic nappy cream, cow’s milk, infant journal, toddler and preschool portfolio, online learning e-portfolio.
What do parents need to provide?
A school bag with plenty of spare changes of clothes. Nappies (if your child is not fully toilet trained). Formula and clean bottles and teats (if your child is still taking a bottle during their day with us).
Do you toilet train at the centre?
Yes! We do this in collaboration with the child’s family from ages 2-4 years.
At what age can my child start?
We generally take children from three months to six years old however if you need to enroll a younger child, please speak with us to see if we can help.
How is children’s learning and development documented?
We use Educa, an online system that allows us to document our children’s day and their learning. Parents can access their child’s profile through the Educa app.
Do you have a preparation for school programme?
We use a play-based curriculum where we focus on developing, extending and enhancing children’s interests in a child led environment. We focus on the dispositions that set a child up for lifelong learning e.g. problem solving, perseverance, resilience, curiosity, social and emotional intelligence. We incorporate early literacy and numeracy and the dispositions into what the child is passionate about in a fun and engaging way. Our rooms offer all the literacy and numeracy tools for children to be successful in their learning as they head on to primary school.
How do you prepare my child for their first full day?
Every child responds differently to change. Some may be excited, some take it in their stride, while others may feel nervous and reserved. To support children and their whanau/families with joining our centre we provide several transition visits free of charge prior to a child’s first full day. Transition visits are invaluable in ensuring children and families become familiar and comfortable with their new surroundings and for us to experience a good introduction in how best to support you and your child during their days with us. As the transition process may differ for each child, depending on a number of factors, please discuss this in detail during your centre tour, or at the time of enrolment, or we are always happy to answer any questions you may have via phone or e-mail.
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