THE ROSE CENTRE
School Road
Belmont
North Shore

OFFICE HOURS:
8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

PH: (09) 445 9900
FAX: (09) 445 6606
EMAIL: rosecentre@xtra.co.nz

The Rose Centre Community Pre-school

Welcome to The Rose Centre Community Pre-school

We are a community based, non profit making organisation situated in a purpose built building in the grounds of Belmont Primary School. We are licensed for 21 children, including 5 under 2 years.

There is a downloadable copy of this Information Sheet at the bottom of the page.

THE ROSE CENTRE and grounds are a smoke free zone.

How long will I have to wait for a place?

Once you have enrolled your child and are on the waiting list, the Head Teacher will be able to advise approximately how long you will have to wait, and in the meantime you may wish to take advantage of a casual vacancy.

Programme

Our warm and friendly staff are dedicated in their efforts to provide a safe and caring learning environment for children within a Te Whariki based programme with the objective of encouraging independence. The children have free choice in activities and these are provided according to the children's individual needs.

Learning Stories

"Learning Stories" is an assessment process which helps us to plan and enhance your child's learning. It is a record of your child's interests and strengths and shows a snapshot of the learning they are enjoying with us (see Information Sheet and Permission Slip).

Pre-school Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm during Primary School Terms (Closed during School Holidays).

Under 2 year olds may only be enrolled in a 3 hour session 9.00am - 12 Noon

Over 2 year olds may be enrolled for a 3 hour, 4 hour or a 4.5 hour session

9.00am - 12 Noon, 9.00am - 1.00pm or 8.30am - 1.00pm

The Timetable for the Day's Activities

8.30am Pre-school Opens

10.15am Mat Time followed by Morning Tea

10.45am Free Play and Activities

11.50am Mat Time

12.00 Noon 3 Hour Session ends. Parents to collect children promptly

Lunchtime for children attending extended hours

12.30pm Further Activities

1.00pm Parents collect children

Pre-school Donations

In order to maintain the high standard of Pre-school education, we request that you pay your donation for the session on arrival unless other arrangements are made with the Supervisor. Donations are accepted at the beginning of the session, on the day, weekly, monthly or by the term in advance.If you have any problems with payment, please speak to the Head teacher/Supervisor in confidence.

A receipt will be issued at the end of the financial year. Please be aware that we do not give an invoice for your child's attendance at the Pre-school as we are a not-for-profit, community based Centre and therefore required by the IRD to request a donation. We appreciate your support as without it the Centre would not be viable.

Please ensure your donations are up to date by the end of each term

3 Hour Session per child $14.00

4 Hour Session per child $18.00

4.5 Hour Session per child $20.00

20 Hours ECE $1.00 per hour

All absences 50% of requested daily rate

Portfolios $10.00 per year for children ateending prior to 2011

" $20.00 (one off payment from 2011)

WINZ

WINZ subsidies are available to families who meet the criteria of a joint income of less than $70,000.00 per annum. Application forms can be obtained from the Head Teacher.

If you have any problems with payment, the Head Teacher will speak to you in confidence.

Signing In

Please sign your child in on arrival and out when leaving at the end of the session. This is a requirement of the Ministry of Education, and in the event of an emergency it is essential that the staff know how many children are in the Centre.

Absences

Parents are requested to notify the Pre-school by 8.45am if their child is unable to attend their allocated session, or leave a message on the answer phone.

Sickness

Please do not bring your child to the Pre-school if they are unwell.

If your child has had vomiting/diarrhoea over the past 24 hours please keep your child at home.

The Head Teacher has the authority to not accept a sick child.

If your child becomes unwell, the staff will contact you.

Morning Tea

Please pack your child's morning tea in their own NAMED lunch box and place on the bench.

We recommend healthy food options, eg fruit/sandwiches. Please do not send items that need to be refrigerated.

Cups and water are provided. Please supply own named bottle of milk for babies.

Due to the large number of children with severe allergies, the Pre-school is a PEANUT FREE ZONE.

Children will wash their hands before morning tea.

Clothing

A change of clothes and a plastic bag for dirty clothes should be brought to the Pre-school.

Please name all clothing and shoes clearly.

Toileting

The children are encouraged to use the toilet at regular intervals for good habits and

independence. Please ensure that you supply extra underwear.

Parents need to supply own nappies and a plastic bag for soiled nappies.

Sleeping Room

A sleeproom is available for infants/toddlers.

Sun Protection

Parents need to apply sun protection before arriving at Pre-school.

Please read the Sun Protection Policy on parent notice board.

Parent/Caregiver/Whanau Help

Other ways you can help:

Join the Fundraising Committee. Meetings take place regularly at the Pre-school during lunch time. Bring your children along for a friendly lunch and a short meeting to assist with fundraising.

Volunteering to do washing, mend toys, repair books and supply resource materials will also assist us.

Finally, we hope you and your child will enjoy the time you spend at The Rose Centre Community Pre-school. Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to the Head Teacher in confidence.