What you need to know...

Annual Membership Charge

We operate on a membership basis.  This is currently $20/Child per year.   This covers the cost of additional activities and items we provide such as: 

 

Excursions and entry fee
Above adult/child ratio required by ECE Regulations.
Sun Block
Priority for booking changes
Educa – Online Profiles
Option to make casual bookings 

20ECE

We offer 20ECE Hours for children who are 3, 4 or 5 years of age.

Please contact us for our latest fee schedule.

WINZ Subsidy

You may be eligible for WINZ subsidy on any fees charged.  Please contact WINZ directly on tel: 0800 559 009 for further information.

Payments

Any permanent booked days must be paid for, whether your child attends or not.  Public holidays will be charged if this falls on a permanent day in a school term.  Payment can be made weekly or term by term. 

Bank details are:  ANZ Bank 06 0583 0793742 00.  Please use your childs name as a reference. 

Feel welcome to pay either by cheque, cash or internet banking.  

Casual Phone In’s

We have a phone in system that enables parents to book their children for a casual day if they require one, in addition to any permanent days.

Please phone Crèche after 8.30am for any casual days.  Available on first in first served basis.  Normal programme fees are charged for any casual days and this is payable on the day.

Daily Routine

Please ensure your child is signed in and out on the days they attend.  This is a requirement by Ministry of Education.

On arrival please encourage your child to select their name tag from the wall and choose a hook.  This is where they will hang their bag and coat.  It is very important that you sign in when you arrive and also sign out when you leave. 

Morning: If your child is attending for the morning only, they will require morning tea.  Please pack a healthy snack in a named lunchbox and a drink of water in a named bottle.  We do prefer that lollies are not packed in the children‘s lunch boxes.

ALL DAY:  As above with the morning, with extra food for lunch.  All children will sit together for lunch before starting the afternoon programme.

Please Note:   Details of banned food that is considered a choking hazard or too sugary will be given upon enrolment.

 

Nappies/Toileting

Nappies are changed after morning tea or as required.  Please pack nappies for your child.  We will support you and your child with their toileting needs.

Spare Clothing

All children require a change of clothes in case of accidents and also when we have water play.  Please ensure all clothing is clearly named.

In the summer, please apply sunblock before coming to Crèche and provide a named hat to wear.

Sickness

Please do not send your child to Crèche if they are unwell.  If they have had vomiting and/or diarrhoea, or a fever, they need to stay home for 48 hours after the last bout of vomiting or diarrhoea or last high fever.  Please phone in to advise us of their absence.

Resignation

We require at least two weeks notice of your child leaving.  You will be required to pay for those weeks whether your child attends or not.

Fundraising /Social Events

The Crèche has up to 6 (six) appointed Parent Representatives.   They are the key people responsible for organising wonderful fundraising and social events..  From time to time there will be correspondence requesting support for certain events such as raffles, Christmas party etc.  This is a great opportunity for families to get involved and support the Crèche in a way that suits them.

 

Creche Programme Available for Mornings 

Limited spaces available for 0-2 year olds, spaces for over 2's at discretion of management

8.30 to 11.30 Monday to Friday

OR 8.30 to 12.30 Monday to Friday

Please provide your child with morning tea and a drink of water if only here for the morning.  If they are staying till 12.30 they will require lunch as well.

All Day Programmes (2-5 year olds)

8.45 to 2.45 Monday to Friday

8.30 to 3.30 Monday to Friday

Our All Day programmes focus on 2 to 5 year olds.  Please provide your child with enough food for the day and a drink of water.

 

We are open during the school term holidays.  We are closed for 3 weeks during the Christmas holiday period.  There is a minimum of two bookings per week.