Childcare
Hanmer Forest Camp -
Hanmer Springs Forest Camp is ideally situated 2.5 kms up Jollies Pass Road in the heart of the Hanmer Forest.
The Camp offers clean affordable accommodation for schools, people with disabilities, individuals, families, family groups, sports groups and social groups
Old MacDonald's Country Kindy
Old MacDonald's Country Kindy is special.
# A spacious indoor area and a huge outside playground.
# A separate vegetable garden courtyard where we sometimes eat our lunch
# Regular access to Kiwi Valley farm where children interact with animals, feed them, ride horses and go on tractor rides. There is also a cave and a maze!!
# A dynamic teaching team. We employ registered teachers whenever we can.
# Our School Readiness Programme equips children with the skills necessary for a smooth transition to school and the language and concepts that will support their learning.
Matapu School
A Hawera primary school that is committed to meeting the needs of every child as an individual. Catering for children from Year 1 to Year 8, the school is set in a rural environment and provides quality learning and teaching opportunities.
We believe children learn 'best' when they are fostered within a caring and supportive environment.
We want every child to become a sucessful learner.
We:
- Are a rural school known for its innovation and high quality learning and teaching
- Cater for all children from year 1 - 8
Little Kids Co
Educational catalogue company providing educational wooden toys, music cd's, board games, furniture, exercise equipment and puzzles to schools, preschools, early childhood, childcare, special schools and parents.
Contact:
Little Kids Co
Phone: 0800 338 697
Fax: 09 929 3124
Email: littlekidsconz@gmail.com
Website: http://www.littlekidsco.co.nz/
Uxbridge Creche
Uxbridge Creche is a licensed early childhood learning centre. It caters for children up to 5yrs, with an extension programme on Friday afternoons for children aged 3–5yrs.
Uxbridge Creche provides 'good quality promotion of early literacy and maths concepts', states the 2002 Education Review Office report.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am–12noon and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12.45pm–3.15pm.
PORSE Nanny Childcare Network (NZ) Ltd
The PORSE Nanny Childcare Network partner with families to provide excellence in the education, care and nurturing of young children. PORSE is pronounced "pause" because they believe children need time to be children. It stands for Play, Observe, Record, Support, Extend and Evaluate. PORSE programmes (home-based services and training) aim to nurture, foster and promote the home as an exciting and valuable learning environment for all.
The concept of In-Home Childcare services has evolved, focusing on the critical growth needs of young children.
St Lukes Kindergarten
St Lukes is a private kindergarten where children will enjoy high quality learning experiences in a very warm and accepting environment. A commitment to partnership between family and kindergarten enables children to make the transition fom one to the other very confidently and comfortably.
There are two sessions: 8.45am-11.45am for children aged 3.5yrs plus; and 12.30-3pm for children aged 2-3.5yrs.
Top Kidz
These childcare centres cater for children from birth to 5yrs. They encourage learning through play. Give them a call for further information.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 6pm
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields childcare centres are available in many parts of Auckland. These successful centres provide excellent programmes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Children need to be enrolled to attend Strawberry Fields.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm.