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COMMUNITY WORK
Our most significant contribution to the community after church worship and fellowship is the Kindergarten and Childcare.
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Here is link to Remuera Baptist Kindergarten
KINDERGARTEN
Established 1982.
Licensed for 30 children at a time.
Caters for 3 and 4 year olds in age-related sessions.
Times: 09:00 am – 3:30 pm, 4 days a week, 08:30 am – 12:45 pm on a Friday.
Children usually attend 3 or 4 half days a week.
4 year olds can attend for a whole day.
Minimum enrolment: 2 half days
We offer the government’s ‘20 hour’ programme for over 3s.
Adult: child ratio is 1:8, rather than 1:10 required in the regulations.
We ask for a payment to cover the costs of having the extra staff member.
CHILDCARE
Established in 2010.
Licensed for 25 children.
New, purpose-built facility.
Caters for 2 and 3 year olds.
Times: 09:00 am – 3:30 pm, 4 days a week, 08:30 am – 12:45 pm on a Friday.
Minimum enrolment: 2 half days.
Adult: child ratio is 1:8.
Parents are required to provide their child’s food for the day at either Centre.
Our quality, caring staff offer an up-to-date educational programme which focus’s on the individual needs and interests of the children.
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY 2010
In an atmosphere of Christian love, we support parents and families in the nurture and education of their young children.
We encourage each child
To be healthy in mind, body and spirit
To be independent
To be confident in who they are
To be confident in their own abilities
To be actively involved in their learning