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A UNIQUE RURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR GREAT LEARNING
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WHERE LIVING IS LEARNING
WE GROW HAPPY CHILDREN
LITTLE FEET BIG STEPS EVERY DAY
Life at Gumboots is so much more than ABC's and 123's
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF
Where living is learning
1157 Peak Road, RD2 Helensville
09 411 9038
OPEN 7.00 AM TO 6.00 PM
Visits by arrangement
You are welcome to visit at any time but we recommend that you book a time, This way we can ensure a staff member is available to show you around. Ask for Diane, our Centre Manager.
The busiest time of the day is either side of 9.00 am and 3.00 pm and we suggest avoiding these times.
Phone now and book a visit or email queries
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We only have
limited spaces
We currently have a waiting list in the older rooms.
We recommend enrolling younger children for two days a week minimum so you are guaranteed a place in the older rooms.
Make contact soon and come and have a visit and get on the waiting list.
Find our
virtual tour!
View the larger map and then the
"see inside" picture.
Under 3 Years
$40 6 hour School Day
9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Lots of other options available.
2 days per week minimum.
$280 full week
Over 3 Years
$81 for 3 x School Days
9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Lots of other options available.
Uses 20 hours ECE & additional food/ratio cost.
$197 full week
Here is a sample of our fee schedule
Quality
A quality early childhood education isn't one thing.
It's a high ratio of qualified and passionate staff, it's good group sizes, a robust teacher guidance programme, quality interactions and trust, teachers who respond effectively to children's individual needs and interests, personal and dedicated attention for all children, a low teacher turnover and consistency of care, a well planned, well cared for and maintained environment.
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ERO Review
In March 2015
we received a
Very Well Placed
4 year ERO Review.
We were delighted with this result. What a wonderful testament to our team and the work they do. Our focus on providing quality care and education to our Community was recognised and acknowledged with this review.
We have so much Fun!
Numbers
Gumboots ELC is licensed for up to 70 children.
Booties - Up to 6 children with a ratio of 1:3
Ages 3 months - approximately 12 months
Little Boots - Up to 16 children with a ratio 1:4
Ages 12 - 24 months approx
Junior Boots - Up to 24 children with a ratio of 1:6
Ages 2+ to 3 1/2 year approx
Big Boots - Up to 24 children with a ratio of 1:8
Ages 3 1/2 plus
Philosophy
BOOTIES 3 - 12 months
Your infants are really lucky! We have our own baby whisperers, Brenda and the delightful Deirdre who care for up to six infants in this beautiful room.
These infants are lovingly and respectfully cared for. They are cuddled and loved and bond beautifully with their primary care givers. Mum's and Dad's can be especially anxious to put their children in care at this age and we know how hard it is.
We make this transition as easy as we can. We nurture your infants with the greatest of care.
LITTLE BOOTS 1 to 2 years
Learning to walk, learning to talk, these children are just priceless. Finding their way in their world, exploring spatial awareness, these children are at a stage where everything is about "me". This is a perfect age to start socialising children.
Little Boots children have a beautiful indoor and outdoor area that provides great opportunities for exploration no matter what the weather. They are learning to move their bodies, sing and dance and share with their friends. They are awesome.
JUNIOR BOOTS 2-3 1/2 years
These glorious treasures are all about "why"? Questioning the world around them and making connections. Their independence is growing with their confidence. They are getting better at looking after their own belongings and following instructions.
They constantly challenge what is going on but can cope more with lengthy responses. They continue to explore their artistic talents and are developing their fine motor skills. They are connecting more with their bodies and learning what they can do and what they shouldn't do. These children are a wonder to watch grow and learn.
BIG BOOTS 3 1/2 - 5 years
These children are very focused on getting ready for school. They are independent, competent at getting themselves organised and love learning new things. They are amazing at mat times and have great pride in sharing their news. They support each other and laugh a lot. Exploration is exciting.
Parents of these children work with us on their school transition pathway. Various milestones are completed and when a child is ready starter books are given for reading. Getting the foundations skills right first is the most important thing.
OUR AMAZING OUTDOORS
We are situated on a 21 acre property.
Our playground is expansive and well established. We just love being outdoors and exploring our little corner of the world. We go on walks around the property and visit the ponies and the pig. Summer is the best time ever when we sit under the shade of the plum trees in the orchard and eat plums or gather fruit for baking. There are little gardens everywhere and the property is full of different outdoor "rooms" to explore.
We are so very lucky!
We grow happy confident and competent children
"Its all about balance" Young or old there are things we can learn about ourselves and our world every day.
Young or old we need to make time to stop and smell and roses and have fun along the way.
The essence of our Centre is a "home away from home"
The key in our philosophy is
Balance
