About Us
We are a care and education centre for the preschoolers of Balclutha, Stirling, Kaitangata and surrounds. We aim to support families by providing a safe, fun and social play based learning environment. 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 FOOD ALL DAY
We have teamed up with KidsCan who supply nutritious Healthy Heart approved food for our tamariki, cooked fresh daily with yoghurt and fruit everyday for afternoon tea.
FREE 20 Hours ECE for 3, 4, and 5 year old’s
Great teacher to child ratios
All teachers have university ECE teaching degrees or are studying towards a teaching qualification.
Our large outdoor playground has lots of fun equipment including two sandpits, bikes, slides and climbing gear, loose parts and more.
Our indoor play area boasts an inviting feel, with loose parts and
The indoor play area has acoustic wall lining, a warm fireplace, 4 heat pumps and is fully air conditioned. We also have a new under 2’s room that is quite and calm for babies to enjoy and get to know us with a easily assessable indoor outdoor flow.
The babies’ sleep room is air conditioned/ heated and has individual cots
Both inside and outside get plenty of lovely healthy sun with large north facing windows
We go on trips out in the fun bus
We have an organic heritage fruit orchard with apples, plums and pears.
We charge low fees and support working parents:
After the free 20 Hours ECE rates are $6.10 an hour
Fees for under 3 year olds are $6.10 an hour
WINZ subsidies will help cover most of these fees – please see website for detail