The Ministry of Education has licensed Kindy Cottage for 38 children

Kindy Cottage is well resourced for children's play and we ask that you do not send personal toys from home unless these are special comfort toys which are essential for sleeping or settling/ security needs.

Yes, Kindy Cottage is an open plan centre where siblings can spend time together during the day. The playground is shared and all teachers at the centre know all the children across all age groups.

We have a very favourable teacher to child ratio in the Caterpillar Room of 1:3.

We recognise the importance of communication with parents about their child, we do this through:

daily communication book for each child

“What happened today“ poster update for Caterpillars room

child’s individual interests for the month are recorded on pin boards

multiple learning stories and "snippets" each month are created and maintained in each child’s portfolio and also available online on a secure website

parent/ teacher conversations at the start and end of each day

parents can call during the day for any reason

Yes parents supply nappies of the type and size that suits their child

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

No, Kindy Cottage is open throughout the year and is only closed on statutory days and weekends.

There are 3 options available:

1. Full time - 7.30am to 5.30pm

2. An 8 hour day from 8.00am to 4.00pm

3. A 6 hour flexi-session which can be any 6 hours between 7.30am and 5.30pm

Fees are paid weekly in advance by direct bank transfer. Fees are paid weekly for the sessions booked.

All children enrolled at Kindy Cottage receive two weeks holiday per year when no fees need to be paid. These two weeks can be taken at anytime that best suits you. The child must be enrolled at Kindy Cottage for at least 6 months before there is eligibility to use the 2 week holiday period when no fees are payable. 

These holidays can not be carried forward from year to year.

Parents provide a lunch box for their child and Kindy Cottage provide nutritious food at morning and afternoon meal breaks

Typically there are 9 children or less in the Caterpillar Room.