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When are meal times? Kai times depend on the groups and age ranges that
we have in the room. We like to follow as closely to children’s different
routines from home. Children starting early are welcome to come in and
have breakfast. We like to do morning tea together around 9.30am, the
rest of our meal times are often know as running kai times to work in with
all the children’s rhythms.
I’m still breastfeeding, is this supported here? Yes, for sure. We have a sofa
in the classroom you can use if you feel comfortable, otherwise a more
private space can be arranged. We will talk to you about the procedures
we have in place for storing and heating breast milk along with the
possibilities of you coming in during your child’s session to feed.
Do you support toilet training? Yes, when children are beginning to show
an interest in toilet training, we will offer them the opportunity to use the
toilet during nappy changes.
My child’s sibling is in one of the older rooms, will they get to see each other?
It is so lovely to see the special relationship between siblings. We have the
fence between the outdoor areas which is a great place for children to
interact with siblings. We also can arrange times for either child to go into
the other play space.
Can I pick my child up early? Yes, you can. We have an open-door policy. It
is helpful if you can call or text us to make sure your child isn’t sleeping or
out on a walk and so we can prepare their belongings for you.
Do you take the children on excursions/trips out of the centre? Children may
be taken on small walks out of the centre. Approval for these is to be given
when completing the enrolment form. Ratios for these small excursions is
as follows. Under two’s 1 adult:2 children, however if within 500m of the
centre the ratio changes to 2 adults:3 children. For excursions further
away, permission slips outlining the trip, transport, adult:child ratio will be
given to parents to complete prior to the outing. Children who are unable
to attend the excursion will remain at the centre with a familiar staff
member.