Dinsdale Early Learning Centre

The CNI Early Education Services Trust operates nine childcare
centres in association with the Central North Island Kindergarten Association's
48 kindergartens. All our centres operate under the Kindergarten Association's
quality management systems. We employ trained, registered teachers (ECE) to
manage the day-to-day operation of the centre and its educational programme
for children.

Full-time and part-time teacher trainees and teacher aides are employed in
order to meet/exceed the staff: child ratios required by the Ministry of Education.
The centre provides quality childcare for babies, toddlers and young children.

The Centre's administrator is available each morning to assist you with enrolment
and answer any queries you may have. Parent enquiries are always welcome
so please call into the centre any weekday or phone to make an appointment at
a time suitable to you. Centre staff will be delighted to show you around, discuss
the needs of your child, and assist you in the enrolment process.

Dinsdale Early Learning Centre is open from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.

The Programme

Staff:child ratios are in place to enhance the care and learning opportunities for
children. We have qualified, experienced, highly skilled staff working across all age
ranges. We believe  in the concept of family/whanau grouping as this enhances the
environment for learning.

We also have areas where small groups of children can work and play thus
providing a safe environment for younger children to safely explore their surroundings.

The curriculum base for all our programme development is Te Whāriki, the national
early childhood curriculum. This forms the basis of two strands of planning. Firstly,
each child's individualised programme of development and learning and secondly
the environmental planning that is in response to group/staff/community interests.

We recognise how important and significant our role is in the partnership with your
family, child and our Centre and wish to work collectively with you to enhance your
child's early learning years.

Fees

Fees are GST Inclusive.
Receipts will be issued on request.
Absences will be charged at the full rate.

Up to 20Free Hours of Early Childhood Education is available to children attending
Dinsdale Early Learning Centre

Discounts Available
There is a family discount available to parents/guardians who have two or more
children attending over the same week. please ask for further information.

A WINZ Childcare Subsidy is available for eligible families - please ask for information