We are a care and education centre for the preschoolers of Balclutha, Stirling, Kaitangata and surrounds. We aim to support families by having opening hours to suit working parents, and provide all food. Our free van service makes our centre an easily accessible option for many families.

OUR SERVICES & CENTRE

FREE VAN PICK UP

Pickup and drop off is available from 8am to 4pm

FREE AWESOME HOT MEALS

FREE 20 Hours ECE for 3, 4, and 5 year olds

Great teacher to child ratios

All teachers have university ECE teaching degrees, (some to Masters level) or are studying towards a teaching qualification

To fit in with your other children we offer pickup and drop off at any school that suits you

Our large outdoor playground has lots of fun equipment including a massive sandpit, bikes, slides, climbing gear and a mud pit!

Our indoor play area boasts an indoor fort and a large variety of equipment

The indoor play area has acoustic wall lining, a warm fireplace, 4 heat pumps and is fully air conditioned

Both inside and outside get plenty of lovely healthy sun with large north facing windows

The babies’ sleep room is air conditioned/ heated and has individual cots

We go on trips out in the fun bus

We have pets – a rabbit and tropical fish

Our drinking water is freshly distilled

We have an organic heritage fruit orchard with apples, plums, figs, rasberries and other fruit

We charge low fees and support working parents:
After the free 20 Hours ECE rates are only $5 an hour

Fees for under 3 year olds are only $5 an hour
WINZ subsidies will sometimes cover this – please see website for detail

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