About Us
Christopher Robin’s is situated in a quiet residential street in a converted bungalow with lots of room outdoors for children to extend their gross motor skills and explore.
Children from six months to five years old can attend.
We do have areas both indoors and outdoors for under two year olds, but there are many opportunities throughout the day for both age groups to be blended. During this time we feel the younger children are able to observe and learn from their older peers, and the older children are able to have leadership opportunities.
We acknowledge the importance of partnerships with parents and caregivers, and welcome their support and feedback. Staff are available to chat about children’s progress and development during the day.
Families are able to access twenty hour funding for three and four year old children.
Families are also able to access Winz childcare subsidies and our Childcare Coordinator is Victoria Henry. She can be contacted at the Grey Lynn Branch of Work and Income.
Our Team
Owner/Manager |
Trish Jones: Dip ECE, Full Registration, First Aid
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Over 2s |
Trish Jones: Dip ECE, Full Registration, First Aid,
Lily Liang: 3rd year Bach Teaching ECE Prachi Gala: 3rd year Bach Teaching ECE Yuriko Fadavi – Uko |
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Under 2s |
Philippa Jones: Bach Teaching ECE, Provisional Registration, First Aid Alexia McKee: 3rd year Bach Teaching ECE |
Our Philosophy
The staff at Christopher Robin Childcare Centre aim to provide an environment which is rich in learning, fun, physically and emotionally safe, accepting and welcoming to all children, their families and the wider community.
We believe children need to:
- Learn through creative play using their imagination and equipment, which is integral to understanding their world around them.
- Have appropriate role modelling that is positive, peaceful and affirmative.
- To feel safe and secure and know that comfort is available to them.
- Know that their opinions are valued through valuable interactions with adults and other children.
- Learn from each other and care for each other. Reciprocal learning encourages support and praise.
- Have time to find their own solutions and engage in problem solving, which develops patience and perseverance skills.
We offer a rich curriculum that balances child choice and exploration with teacher initiated experiences, we see children as capable people, our role is to assist them in becoming self-managed and confident learners and communicators.
We believe that on-going professional development and support is essential for teachers to demonstrate growth.
Our staff are committed to reviewing this philosophy regularly, we believe in the importance of careful planning and reviewing of our practice; setting specific goals for individual children and the service to ensure the implementation of our philosophy.
We acknowledge the Treaty of Waitangi and provide an environment that fosters the dual heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand.
By using basic Te Reo, understanding the Tikanga – concepts, valuing Maoridom, children experience the uniqueness of New Zealand and it’s bicultural nature at their fingertips.
We endeavor to form reciprocal, responsive and respectful relationships with children, families, whanau and colleagues. We value family’s aspirations and knowledge and welcome their participation. We celebrate the diversity of our community, welcoming visitors and fostering links within the wider community.
We believe in the need to work in partnership, showing mutual respect and communicating with openness and honesty.
We operate a programme, empowering children to develop a sense of well-being, belonging, contribution, communication and exploration, working within the New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Whaariki.
We believe our role as teachers is to scaffold, facilitate, support and challenge each child within their learning environment. It is through these meaningful interactions that we will assess, evaluate, reflect, and plan for further learning using principles, goals and strands of our National early childhood curriculum, Te whariki.
We believe in inclusive education, that all children have the right to attend and early childhood centre. We believe in providing equitable opportunities for learning.
We value, respect and appreciate the cultural diversity within our centre community by nurturing individuals, their families and their culture. The children, staff and parents/whanau are exposed to different cultures and learn about different people, their customs, values and way of life
Hours and Fees
Hours
Monday to Friday
Full Day 7:30 – 5:30 Short Day 8:30 – 3:30
Fees
Fees are paid fortnightly in advance via automatic payment. All absences and public holidays are to be paid for. If your child cannot attend for any reason please ring and let us know. Two weeks notice is required if you decide to withdraw your child from their position.
Under 3s: Over 3s:
7:30 – 5:30 $64.00 Short day funded $35.00
8:30 – 3:30 $57.00 Long day funded $42.00
Short day unfunded $62.00
Long day unfunded $69.00
General Info
We cater for 6 Month to five year olds. Our staff have recognised qualifications and all are experienced. We aim to provide a happy, healthy safe learning environment, where children may experience through doing. Children learn best when they work at their own level of understanding, when they are encouraged to explore and discover, and when staff are there to support and scaffold their learning. We have an open door policy and welcome your visits.
PROGRAMME:
Our centre environment is set up daily with a variety of activities to support children’s current interests and stimulate new ones. Our programme is linked to the National Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whaariki which promotes the holistic development of all children extending and developing their social, physical, emotional and cognitive skills, encouraging them to become competent and capable learners.
PORTFOLIOS:
Each child has a portfolio. Inside is placed Learning Stories, anecdotal notes, child’s voices, parent’s voices, artwork and other items relevant your child’s development and their time at Christopher Robin. Please take the time to look through your child’s portfolio with them.
BELONGINGS:
Please send your children with a bag containing, changes of clothing, any toys, muslins, blankies etc they may need for sleep time (all other bedding is provided.), nappies (if needed), bottles (if needed). All children’s items need to be named Thanks.
MEALS:
Each day children are provided with freshly made meals. A menu is on display on the kitchen notice board, and you are welcome to check any time. Parents of young babies who are starting solids need to provide their own meals. Also children with specific food requirements i.e. allergies need to provide alternative meals.
SLEEP TIME:
All children sleep in the sleep room which is attached to the main building. For younger babies we like to stick close to the routine the child is used to, and if you can provide us with this information we will record this and use it as a guide. Our main period of sleep time is from 12:30 – 3, and a staff member sits at all times with the children helping them to settle and being there to help them when they wake up. Outside of this time a staff member will help settle the child and check on them every 10 minutes, and then assist them to get up. If there is a certain period of time you want your child to sleep please let us know.
SETTLING:
Please stay and play with your child if she/he needs settling in. Teachers are always available to support your child to settle in when you need to leave. Always say goodbye to your child as it is important that they know you are leaving. And please do not hesitate to phone if you wish to find out how their day is going. If your child is too distressed we will contact you.
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NAPPIES:
Please send in your child’s bag each day 2 – 3 named nappies. If your child is toilet training please let us know so we can also provide support and continuity. We have a chart in the changing area on which nappy changes and toileting is recorded, feel free to check any time.
HEALTH:
We need to comply with health regulations in respect of contagious illnesses such as Chicken Pox or Measles, and we ask that you keep your child at home if they are vomiting or have diarrhoea, as other children will be at risk. Please bring in your child’s immunisation certificate for sighting and recording on our register.
MEDICATION:
Medicines are kept in the fridge or in basket above fridge, and details are to be written up and signed by the parent on the Medication Register which is situated on the kitchen notice board. Parents are also asked to inform staff verbally. Staff will administer medication, sign and note the time on the register.
We look forward to working in partnership with you and your child/children, and including you as part of the Christopher Robin Childcare community. Please do not hesitate to approach any of the staff with any questions or concerns you may have.