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Frequently Asked Questions

Will you follow the same sleep routine I do at home with my child? This
question is often answered in the discussions that we have during the
visits. We do our best to ensure there is continuity between preschool and
home and will talk openly with you about any changes that may need to
be made. We are fortunate to have a higher ratio that allows us to have a
teacher in the sleep area with your child while they fall asleep and once
asleep, we do five minute checks as per ministry requirements.
Do you keep a log book or a diary for my child? In the over two year old
rooms we do not keep an individual diary but all sleeps and nappies are
recorded within the classroom and you are welcome to access these charts
at the end of the day however we do pride ourself on our communication
with parents and teachers will relay the information to you at the end of
the day. If you are needing any further reassurance or records, please speak
with your child’s key teacher or Amy.
Will you let me know if my child is upset? Yes, we certainly will. During the
settling period particularly, we won’t hesitate to call you if your child has
been unsettled. We get to know your child very well and like to have open,
honest communication with you about what we feel is best for the
wellbeing of your child.
What happens if I pick my child up late, is there a late fee? You need to notify
the centre either by text or call if you are going to be late, if the centre
isn’t notified you may be charged an initial late fee of $10.00 followed by a
further charge depending on how late you arrive. If you are constantly late
we will discuss with you about changing your child’s booking so we can
staff accordingly as staff may have to prolong their shift if you are late.
These expectations also apply for early drop offs, however only if you are
to leave your child before their booking time has begun.
Can I bring a cake/muffins etc on my child’s birthday? You sure can, please
provide us with the recipe or ingredient list for our records so we can share
it with all the tamariki. We will do a special mat time and kai time for
your child and be sure to send you through the pictures. If you would rather
not bring in a cake, we can make a play dough cake. We are aware some
cultures/beliefs don’t celebrate birthdays and we are more than happy to
accommodate for you also and take your child to another classroom while
the birthday is celebrated.
What is the ratio in the Cobblestones Room? We work between a 1:10 ratio
if not better depending on the group and ages of our tamariki.