A purpose-built early learning centre in the central city, at Papa Hou on Rolleston Avenue in Christchurch. The centre opened recently, and it is licensed for up to 55 children.
The staff ratios are 1 teacher to 3 children in the nursery, and 1 to 8 in the preschool. Longer hours and flexible days are offered for parents who work shifts in the central city. The website also lists fresh meals made onsite.
Recent news: the centre is currently taking enrolments for the nursery only.
The centre uses te reo Māori and tikanga in its daily programme, and it puts kindness, responsibility, inclusion and honesty at the centre of its values. Teachers are qualified early childhood teachers, and kaiako in training are also employed. The website describes a focus on helping children build belonging, resilience and independence, and on partnership with whānau.
The centre is on the ground floor of Papa Hou, 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City. Our pick in the city centre for a parent who works shifts downtown and needs a nursery with longer hours.