Nga Ririki Early Learning Centre
Introduction Nga mihi mahana kia koe.
Nga Ririki Early Learning Centre is one of eight childcare centres operated by The CNI Early Education Services Trust.
This centre provides quality childcare and education for babies, toddlers and young children.
Management and Professional Services are supported by the CNI Kindergarten Association that operates 49 kindergartens in the central North Island region.
We employ trained, registered teachers (ECE) to ensure a quality educational programme for children plus full-time and part-time teacher aides in order to meet/exceed the regulation staff:child ratios.
We welcome parent enquiries so please call in or phone to make an appointment. We will be delighted to show you around, discuss the needs of your child, and assist you in the enrolment process.
Some of our staff members are skilled in te reo Māori
This centre works in partnership with Kawerau College by providing a child care service for the Teen Parent Education Centre.
Opening Hours:- from 7.45 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
The Programme
We aim to provide a service that reflects the dual culture of Aotearoa New Zealand so that your child will have an early opportunity to experience both te Reo Māori and English with qualified teachers.
He pai me ako ngā tamariki
i ngā reo o tauiwi
It is good for children to learn
the language of others.
We plan our quality education programme using Te Whāriki, the national early childhood curriculum.
Each child has their own individual learning programme
We also plan for the for the group in response to group/staff/community interests.
Our staff wish to work in partnership with you to enhance your child's early learning years.
Our groups are mixed ages as we believe in the concept of family/whanau grouping and we provide areas where small groups of children can work and play in a safe learning environment.
We respect and value individual differences and celebrate cultural diversity and reflect the dual heritage of Aoteroa (NZ).
Fees Structure
Booked Hours - Hourly rate
41 - 50 $2.92
31 - 40 $3.65
21 - 30 $4.21
0 - 20 $4.55
Absences will be charged at the full rate.
Fees are GST Inclusive. Receipts will be issued on request.
Discounts Available
A discount is available to parents/caregivers/guardians who have two or more children attending over the same week. Please ask our staff if you are entitled to any discounts.
WINZ Subsidies
This centre is registered with WINZ so that eligible families may receive a childcare subsidy to assist in the payment of fees.