Preschool
Morning Tea
Morning tea is freshly baked by the children each morning. This could be pikelets, scones, muffins, etc as well as a range of fruit. Please let us know if your child has any special dietary needs, so these can be met.
Four Year Olds
Four Year Olds is a programme run daily for all our four year old children. This is a specialised programme, run by either Rachel, Jess or Judy and has a duration of 30 - 60 minutes, immediately after morning tea. During this time the children are extended and challenged, not only to help prepare them for school, but they will also use and develop skills which will help them to prepare for life and learning in the 21st century. Some activities may include cutting/scissor activities, letter and letter sound recognition, number/counting games, listening, following instructions, talking in a group and confidence building etc. Rachel, Jess and Judy also use it as a time to extend children's interests and to do project work.
Mat Time
Children come together to participate in singing songs, dancing, playing games, and/or listening to stories. Mat time is age and stage appropriate and children's individual abilities and attention spans are always catered for. Children are encouraged to join in but we do not pressure them if they are not ready.
Sleeping/Sleep Room
Michelle and Jenny/Majella assist the children with their sleep routines each day. Again this provides the children with continuity and consistency. In the sleep room we have a CD playing continuously with calm, relaxing music. We will follow your child's individual sleep routine.
Sunhats
Lilliput provides a sunhat for each child with their name embroidered on the front.
Sun block
We will apply sun block to the children after lunch each day but please ensure you have sun blocked your child before they arrive in the morning. Let us know if your child is allergic to certain brands of sun block.
Nuts
We currently have children with us who have an allergy to peanuts, walnuts, pecan nuts, hazelnuts,macadamia nuts and pistachio nuts. Please refrain from sending these nuts or food items containing these nuts in your child's lunch box. Thank you for your co-operation.
Primary Care giving in the Preschool area....
As your child transitions into this new environment it is Michelle's role to make their transition as smooth and empowering as possible. Michelle will be your child's primary caregiver, where she is responsible for their nappy changes, toilet training, bottles, lunches and sleeping routines. Having a primary caregiver is important for your child as well as you the parents/whānau, as it helps to build strong bonds as well as reciprocal and responsive relationships. As your child's primary caregiver, Michelle will help your child feel confident, comfortable and secure in this new and busy environment. Starting at a centre can be daunting for parents, It is important that parents have the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship with Michelle, where you feel confident discussing your child's needs, wishes and aspirations and that these are constantly being met.
Morning tea is freshly baked by the children each morning. This could be pikelets, scones, muffins, etc as well as a range of fruit. Please let us know if your child has any special dietary needs, so these can be met.
Four Year Olds
Four Year Olds is a programme run daily for all our four year old children. This is a specialised programme, run by either Rachel, Jess or Judy and has a duration of 30 - 60 minutes, immediately after morning tea. During this time the children are extended and challenged, not only to help prepare them for school, but they will also use and develop skills which will help them to prepare for life and learning in the 21st century. Some activities may include cutting/scissor activities, letter and letter sound recognition, number/counting games, listening, following instructions, talking in a group and confidence building etc. Rachel, Jess and Judy also use it as a time to extend children's interests and to do project work.
Mat Time
Children come together to participate in singing songs, dancing, playing games, and/or listening to stories. Mat time is age and stage appropriate and children's individual abilities and attention spans are always catered for. Children are encouraged to join in but we do not pressure them if they are not ready.
Sleeping/Sleep Room
Michelle and Jenny/Majella assist the children with their sleep routines each day. Again this provides the children with continuity and consistency. In the sleep room we have a CD playing continuously with calm, relaxing music. We will follow your child's individual sleep routine.
Sunhats
Lilliput provides a sunhat for each child with their name embroidered on the front.
Sun block
We will apply sun block to the children after lunch each day but please ensure you have sun blocked your child before they arrive in the morning. Let us know if your child is allergic to certain brands of sun block.
Nuts
We currently have children with us who have an allergy to peanuts, walnuts, pecan nuts, hazelnuts,macadamia nuts and pistachio nuts. Please refrain from sending these nuts or food items containing these nuts in your child's lunch box. Thank you for your co-operation.
Primary Care giving in the Preschool area....
As your child transitions into this new environment it is Michelle's role to make their transition as smooth and empowering as possible. Michelle will be your child's primary caregiver, where she is responsible for their nappy changes, toilet training, bottles, lunches and sleeping routines. Having a primary caregiver is important for your child as well as you the parents/whānau, as it helps to build strong bonds as well as reciprocal and responsive relationships. As your child's primary caregiver, Michelle will help your child feel confident, comfortable and secure in this new and busy environment. Starting at a centre can be daunting for parents, It is important that parents have the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship with Michelle, where you feel confident discussing your child's needs, wishes and aspirations and that these are constantly being met.
