Question 1

What are your operating hours?

Accepted Answer

Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre operates from 7:30am to 5.30pm.

Question 2

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Under 3’s- Kiwi Iti offers discounted rates for 20 hours booked, the rate for 20 hours for under 3’s is $65.00. Any hours below or above 20 hours is charged hourly at $6.50.

3+- Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre offers the 20 hours ECE subsidy for 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children attending 3-4 days per week, hours can be claimed for a maximum 6 hours per day.

To maintain and improve the quality of education and care provided through our daily programs, we charge for hourly rate of $6.50 for hours that are not covered by 20 hours ECE subsidy.

We offer minimum of 6 hour per day bookings, 3 days per week. In some instances, this can be negotiated at managements discretion.

Some parents may also qualify for a WINZ subsidy, Childcare Subsidy or Family Boost.

Question 3

Who are the Teachers?

Accepted Answer

Emma Clews - Registered Early Childhood Teacher and holds current first aid certificate.

Anne-Marie Read - Registered Early Childhood Teacher and holds current first aid certificate.

Teagan Handley- Registered Early Childhood Teacher and holds current first aid certificate.

Eden Purdy-Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher and holds current first aid certificate.

Hope Warren-Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher and holds current first aid certificate.

Janice Hemingway- Registered Early Childhood Teacher and holds current first aid certificate.

Sam Wiringi- 3rd Year Student studying Bachelor in Teaching ECE and holds a current first aid certificate.

Question 4

What does my child need to bring?

Accepted Answer

•         Lunch box- we encourage and promote healthy eating to families wherever possible; Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre will remain non-judgmental in what food parents provide for their child and support them where necessary to promote healthy eating habits. Please bring the food choices you prepare for your child at home, if required by parents’ food can be stored in the fridge and heated if needed. Families are advised to bring enough food for the time that your child is at the Centre.
Please view new Health and Safety recommendations released by the Ministry of Education regarding lunch food preparation. These recommendations came into effect January 2021. This information will be made available in the parent policy and procedure folder found by the sign in area at our Centre.

•         Nappies- If your child requires nappies these can be provided daily, or bulk packets left at the Centre. Teachers will advise parents of the need for more nappies if required.

•         Appropriate Clothing-
•       -  2-3 changes of clothes are important.
Summer  -Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap. Children are advised to wear a sunhat, sunscreen, and clothing that is light whilst providing coverage of their shoulders.                                   
Winter   - Rug up. Children are advised to wear comfortable warm clothing. A snug hat, warm jacket, long pants and gumboots are a great option. At Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre we love to play in all weather!

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