Opening Hours / Booking Times

Our normal opening hours are 7.30am til 6.00pm Monday to Friday.  Upon enrolment you will be asked to nominate a 'booking time', the time you will attend on a daily basis.  We trust these hours will suit you and you will be able to support the staff by adhering to your booking time.

Extended Hours

We are licensed to be open for extended hours, so if you find that you require care for your children beyond our opening hours, we can negotiate a fee for the hours you require.  Prior booking is required, please speak to Shirlene or Ange.

Midday Dinners

We provide nutritious hot lunch meals for your children to give them lots of energy, as well as providing breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, and a late snack.  All meals are prepared on site.  Please see the menu displayed by our front door.

Our curriculum is based on Te Whaariki, the early childhood curriculum, but we also add our own personalities and the interests of your children to have a fun, challenging programme.  We believe in routines for children, so we will attempt to keep to these at all times.

Personal Portfolio Books

All children in our care will have personal portfolio books to show how they are developing and learning through these important childhood years.  These books will include photos of your child at Midcity, and will have examples of their artwork.  Learning stories and observations will also be collected to show how they have grown in these informative years.  These books will be available for you and your family at all times, and will help the staff to plan appropriately for your child.

Family Focus / Functions

We believe that siblings attending the centre should have the opportunity to spend time together.  We will do this whenever possible.
You can expet a fun-filled event every term that will involve the whole family.  Some of our events so far have included 'The Annual Midcity Auction', our yearly Christmas party, an evening disco and a champagne breakfast.  If you have an idea, chat to the staff.  These are great times to get to know your childs friends and the staff better.

We will be taking the children for a walk every fortnight when the weather allows!  We also plan a trip for the older children at least once per term, for example, our recent trips to Butterfly Creek, the fire station and Hamilton Zoo, as well as regular trips to the river, the movie theatre and to local schools.  

Nappies and Hugs for Free!

We will cater to your childs every need possible.  We will never be as important as you, their parent, but while they are with us we will love them and hug them, we will ensure every physical need is met from nappies to lunch to snuggly sleeps, we will challenge their minds and build their self-esteem.  We will do this, if you will let us, in full partnership with you.

Facilities .................................................................

Our small and friendly new centre is family-focused and includes special areas to meet the needs of toddlers and young children. An array of quality resources and well thought out spaces will ensure your child has the time, space and freedom to enjoy hands-on learning opportunities everyday.

Ages ......................................................................

Children can be enrolled from two to five years of age and our service has been developed to change with the growing needs of your child. Excellent ratios are maintained for the different age groups and ensure your child receives the individual care and attention they need.

Toddlers and young children will be supported to practice their developing self-help skills and growing independence. They will be given opportunities to become confident and purposeful explorers as they interact with the environment.

Full Day Childcare Service ......................................

7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. A minimum of two days per week enrolment is required and you have the flexibility of attending between 6 and 10 hours per day. Penguins School of Early Learning is closed on Statutory Holidays and for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period.

Meals .....................................................................

Three meals per day are provided by our in-house chef. All meals are prepared fresh daily and cater for a broad range of tastes, special dietary requirements and allergies. Morning and afternoon teas consist of snacks or finger foods with fresh fruit, while lunch is a hot-cooked meal

 

Raglan Childcare centre early learning education centre in raglan nz

 

Welcome to Lets Grow Raglan childcare, we are a purpose build child care centre coming soon to Raglan NZ, we offer daycare, babysitting, childminding and caring for your child or baby. We are located on Wainui Road in Raglan New Zealand, we have qualified teachers in early education who will teach your child all they need to know in their transition to school, we also provide the following resources:

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