What do I pack for my child?

A nutritious lunch box, hat, two to three changes of clothes and a water bottle. Sensible shoes are important as we will be exploring around the forest, carpentry and garden area daily.

What do I pack in my child’s lunchbox?

Start with what your child loves to eat, from there a mixture of fruit, cheese, crackers and baking is always a hit. Please be aware we are a NUT FREE centre so exclude those. Here are some handy suggestions.

What if my child is still in nappies?

We are dedicated to support your child in their toilet learning journey. We have nappy changing facilities and look forward to supporting your child through this milestone.

Can we bring reusable nappies?

Absolutely! Provide us with multiple changes with liners and a wet bag to collect them for you. These must be taken home daily.

Is there a discount for siblings?

Yes! A 10% sibling discount is applied to the oldest sibling upon enrolment.

What are the teacher to child ratios at Kiwitahi Playhouse?

At Kiwitahi Playhouse, we believe every child deserves the best start. That’s why we strive to maintain a 1 teacher to every 7 children ratio for our 3-6 year olds—way smaller than the Ministry’s required 1 teacher to every 10 children!

What does my $100 non refundable administration fee cover?

This fee is to secure your spot and confirm your enrolment. It goes towards your child’s settling visits, learning portfolio and our administration.

What about settling visits?

We believe in following your child’s pace. A minimum of 3 visits is usually what it takes for our kaiako and your child to build connections. If your child needs more time then we will discuss this and work with you and your whanau on what that means.

What if I am running late?

No problem, give us a ring and let us know.

Can I add multiple people to the pick up list?

Absolutely. We can help with this. Each person will get their own code for signing in and out. In an emergency, let us know the persons full name and get them to bring ID on arrival for us to check.