A privately owned early learning centre at 19 Canaveral Drive in Rosedale, on Auckland's North Shore, which describes itself as serving Albany. It takes children from 0 to 6 years and is licensed for 85 children. Children are grouped in three rooms by age: Twinkling Stars for babies from about 3 months to 2 years, Shining Stars for about 2 to 3.5 years, and Shooting Stars for about 3.5 to 5 years. Babies have a primary caregiver to help them settle.
The centre is open 52 weeks a year, and closes only on weekends and public holidays. Fees are the same on public holidays, so no discount applies if a holiday falls on a child's usual day. A minimum of two days a week is required. The centre offers a 10% sibling discount for the second and later children from the same family. Weekly automatic bank payment is suggested, and direct debit is available for a small transaction fee.
We hear the centre is running an opening special of six months free for its first 20 enrolments. Enrolment starts with an online enquiry, and the centre encourages visits to meet the team before a child starts. Our pick in Rosedale for a family who wants a centre open all year round.