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PO Box 360
50 Halifax Street
Nelson
 
fax: 03 548 4720
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kindergarten or early childhood education centre in Nelson District

Choosing the right early childhood education for your child is very important...



Use this handy Checklist to help with your decision.



 Is the education provided by 100% trained and registered teachers?
 Is the service trusted in the community?
 Is the service well established?
 Is the service affordable?
 Does the service have centres in many locations?
 Is there a trained and registered teacher for every 10 children?
 Does the service have a proven track record with ERO (the Education Review Office)?
 Do the teachers ensure your child is ready to start school?
 Are all the profits used to improve the quality of the education provided?
 Does the service specialise in education for young children?
 Does the service offer 20 Hours ECE?
 Does the service offer a quality environment?
 Do the teachers compose profiles as your child learns?
 Is the service well resourced?
 Do the teachers have time to prepare so that high quality is assured?
 Do the teachers participate in regular professional development to ensure their teaching follows best practice?
 Is the service a kindergarten? Read on to find out why it should be...

Kindergarten is the right choice for your child’s early education. Why? Please read on...



1.  Kindergartens are staffed by 100% trained, qualified and registered teachers to ensure your child receives a quality education.
2.  Kindergartens are the trusted choice and have been an established part of the community for many years.
3.  Kindergartens specialise in providing a high quality education to children for so many years they are a tradition in New Zealand.
4.  Kindergartens are affordable because they are not there for profit—they are there purely for the education of your child.
5.  Kindergartens are positioned throughout the Nelson and Tasman regions for your convenience.
6.  Kindergartens provide a qualified, registered and committed teacher for every 10 children, which means your child will get the attention and education he or she       deserves.
7.  Kindergartens offer proven quality which is confirmed by ERO reports.
8.  Kindergartens provide a comprehensive transition to school programme, which will provide your child with the opportunity to learn important life skills and make the      most of the educational experiences available.
9.  Kindergartens specialise in providing high quality early education to your child. That is all they do, and they do it well.
10. Kindergartens offer the Government’s 20 Hours ECE funding.
11. Kindergartens have a stimulating and safe environment created especially for the early education of your child.
12. Kindergarten teachers compose Profiles on each child, which are a collection of learning stories about your child's journey through Kindergarten. They are for you to      share with your child.
13. Kindergartens are incredibly well resourced.
14. Kindergarten teachers are forward thinking and very well prepared.
15. Kindergarten teachers are provided with a variety of professional development so they can best meet your child's educational needs through current theory and      reflections.
 

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Kindergarten
Proven quality | The trusted choice