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Enrolment/Admission

Becoming part of our service community begins on your first visit. During that initial visit you will be invited to take a tour of our classrooms and meet our educational team.

Orientation

Every child is unique – which means that every child’s experience starting at our service will be different. There is no one right way to start care – we just have to learn what works for your child and your family.

We generally recommend that you visit our service with your child before they commence care. This way they will come to understand that our service is a safe and fun place, and will have an opportunity to explore their new environment. Certain times of the day offer greater opportunities for your child to engage with the educators and other children in the group – our Service Manager will be able to suggest the best times for your visits. (Please Note: you will be required to sign in and out of the Visitor’s Book for each of these visits.)

Some tips to help during the orientation period:

• Try to schedule at least one visit with your child before they commence.
• Consider starting with a shorter day – gradually building to a full day.
• Speak positively about our service and commencing care – your child will mirror your confidence.

• Always say goodbye to your child and let them know you will come back to collect them. For older children you may like to give them a time you that you will be back. Let a teacher/educator know that you are planning to leave so that they can support your child.

• Remember that every child adjusts to being in care in their own way. 

• Be assured that all children do settle – and often before you are even in the car. We welcome families contacting us at any time during the day to see how your child is doing. Where possible we will arrange for you to speak with the teacher/ educator who are caring for your child.

Play Based Learning

Play is fun and is one of the foundations of the Te Whāriki. Children explore, learn, communicate, discover, engage, imagine and create all through play. Our teachers/ educators create experiences and cultivate environments to guide your child’s play and learning journey.

Collaboration with Families

Parents are the most important people in a child’s life, and by sharing information about your child their interests and their learning journey, you can make a valuable contribution to the development of the program. Our educators look forward to working closely with you.

Learning Environments

Children’s learning is fostered in environments that are stimulating, interesting and visually appealing. Our environments are constantly changing to reflect children’s interests, their learning journeys and the program. Our learning environments encourage children and educators to work together to learn about the sustainable use of resources and to implement sustainable practices such as recycling, water and energy conservation. Much of the information and resources displayed in the classroom environments is designed to engage children and to encourage them to question and make sense of their world. Careful attention is given to creating a space that is appropriate for the age and interests of the children in the group. 

We celebrate children’s achievements by displaying artwork and photographs of their creations. Some of the learning environments and experiences that you will see in our service include:

• Art creative area • Dramatic play • natural area • Constructions and loose parts area • Sensory play  • Writing area • Investigation area • Manipulative play/resources • Puzzle area • Book corner • Self regulation spaces • Large and small group experiences • Self help opportunities