Q. What is Home Based Childcare?
A. Homebased Childcare enables pre-school children to be cared for in the homes of carefully selected Educators who educate and care for your children. Homebased childcare is an alternative to centre based care, offering small group sizes with a maximum of 4 children under the age of 6 and never more than 2 children under the age of 2.
Small group sizes enable children to build responsive and reciprocal relationships, which is particularly beneficial for children under 2.
Q. How do I know which is the right childcare option for my child?
A. We understand the importance for you to choose the right service for your child. Feel free to ring our office to discuss your aspirations for your child's care and educational needs. 0800 936-878
Q. Will my child receive an educational programme?
A. Our Visiting Teachers are fully qualified, experienced Early Childhood Teachers who understand the fundamental importance of an individual programme for each child. They will support your Educator in designing this educational programme using the Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Wháriki. Each child receives their own Profile Book and daily Care Diary which will be a wonderful memory of their time in care.
Q. How do I know my child will be well cared for?
A. All Nannies and In-Home Educators are interviewed and Police checked. Mentoring Teachers (all registered Early Childhood Teachers) will visit your child each month, spending time with them and their Educator. All homes must meet regulated safety standards. Nannies/Educators must have a First Aid Certificate. We have a training program to help equip and up skill our educators.
Q.What does 20 Hours ECE mean for our family?
A. Three and four-year-olds enrolled at Nurture qualify for up to 20 hours of early childhood education (ECE) These 20 hours are completely FREE with no hidden costs
20 Hours ECE aims to reduce the cost so even more children may enrol.You could receive up to 20 hours per child, free of charge.
Q. How do I access 20 Hours ECE?
A. Simply sign and complete the appropriate section on the Nurture In-home Childcare enrolment form.
Q. Will it affect the WINZ childcare subsidy?
A. WINZ subsides cannot be claimed for the same hours you are accessing the 20 ECE hours. Visit your local WINZ office for further information.
Q. Can I use 20 Hours ECE at Nurture In-Home Childcare and at another provider, eg Kindergarten?
A. Families can use some of the 20 hours available at one service and the balance with another (up to six hours per day).
Q. Is there a minimum number of hours we need to enrol for?
A. Yes, but this depends on the age of your child and how many children you have in care with us.
Q. How do I sign up for Nurtures Services?
A. Phone our Office on 0800 936-878 or fill on one of our application forms click here and send it in to us.
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