ABOUT US
Let’s Grow Early Learning Centre is set amidst the natural beauty and majestic backdrop of rolling hills and trees located on the Whaingaroa coastline. The purpose built, architecturally designed childcare centre situated on a large section is conveniently located close to the Raglan township. Let’s Grow welcomes babies into the Tiaki (babies) room, who progress to the Tangaroa (toddlers) room until they are ready to move into the Karioi (preschool) room, catering for children up to six years of age.
Hours of operation
Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm
Our programmes
Our programmes are designed to reflect the age appropriateness and general abilities of children at varying ages in their developmental cycle, and accordingly, the educational content alters as the children progress through the individual age groups, culminating in the preschool years where the emphasis is focused more towards providing the children with the skills required to be school ready.
Meals
Our centre provides morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. Breakfast is provided for those children that arrive before 8.30am at the centre. All food that is provided is healthy, nutritious and prepared to the highest quality standards. Our centre has recently been awarded with the Healthy Heart Award.
WINZ
To help with the cost of childcare you may be eligible for a subsidy from WINZ, please contact WINZ on 0800 559 009.
20 hours ECE
Parents of 3+ year olds can claim the ’20 Hours ECE subsidy’ this will be ensure a saving on their weekly fees, these 20 hours are capped at 6 hours per day up to a total of 20 hours per week.
Attendance
For under 2’s there is a minimum session time of 4 hours and for over 2’s a minimum booking of 6.5 hours is required. Due to strict staffing requirements booked times must reflect attended times. We have a minimum weekly booking of 2 sessions per week.
Mission Statement
To see every child at Let’s Grow is nurtured so that each will flourish and grow into the person they are designed to be. Our mission is best accomplished by creating an environment with a sense of purpose and place where children are engaged in genuine learning experiences; Recognising that personal growth involves care, responsibilities, and understanding towards others and the earth and embedding these values as a frame of mind; Facilitating and valuing the involvement of parents, teachers, children and the larger community.
Philosophy
A warm, loving and relaxed environment, that creates learning opportunities that lead to a well rounded and capable child ready to move onto the next phase in their educational journey. Our belief is that each child is unique. We respect each child’s personality and we believe in the potential of each individual. We celebrate diversity and individual growth. Our children are our most precious resource. Children at Let’s Grow are inspired to be creative and become competent decision makers, they care for the environment and its people. They learn to be kind and respectful, develop confidence and self-esteem and nurture a love for learning.
