Kiwicare Preschool is a childcare centre at 40 Yorke Road in Haruru, near Paihia, in the Far North. Its website is for Paihia Pre School, also known as the Paihia Early Childhood Centre, at the same address.
The website says the centre works with local schools and new entrant teachers so children move smoothly into school. It says its qualified teacher ratio is consistently 100%, against a minimum of 50% and an expected 80%, and that its average teacher-to-child ratio over the past year has been about 1 to 7 for children over two, compared with the guideline of 1 to 10. It explains the 20 ECE hours for children over three and says a small surcharge may apply where a centre exceeds the basic standards. When visiting any centre, ask about staff qualifications, ratios, settling-in and how teachers keep families informed. Regulars know that visiting before enrolling and asking about waiting lists early are worthwhile.
For families in Haruru, Paihia and the Bay of Islands, Kiwicare Preschool on Yorke Road is a local centre to visit and ask about.