Kohi Learning Centre

January 2022 - Currently Rolls are full - wait listing new families for spaces for all ages from May 2023

Contact us by email, or use the 'Contact Us' form below.

STAFF VACANCIES - none at this time.
Please contact us by email preschool@eastcitytrust.org.nz

At Kohi Learning Centre we strive to provide our children with an enriched programme where play is valued and recognised as meaningful and authentic learning. Collaboration between teachers, children and parents is the foundation of our child-initiated programme planning.

We believe that children are lifelong learners. The early years play an important role in a child’s life and that is why we endeavour to provide many opportunities within our environment that will support and build a solid foundation for their continuous learning throughout life.

Each child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. We will assist them in discovering who they are so they can express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas. We embrace a vision of a world where people respect, accept and celebrate differences. We value all our families and believe it is important to develop strong partnerships between the home and the centre.

To assist you on making an informed decision when selecting a preschool for your child, the Education Review Office has a guide to help parents. To view, click the following link Early Childhood Education: A Guide for Parents 2007.

About Us
Our Staff
Our Programme
Enrolment & Parent Handbook
Opening Hours
Prices
Contact Us

Kohi Learning Centre employs staff who are caring, trained, experienced professionals, responsible for providing a safe, secure and educational environment. All staff members hold current First Aid Certificates. The teaching team also consists of students in training and/or who have valuable experience in working with children.
All teaching staff participate in ongoing professional development in order to keep up with current practices in Early Childhood Education.

As we value lifelong learning, teachers are encouraged to continue their professional development to enhance their knowledge of Early Childhood Education.

Working alongside our teaching team are our support workers: a cook, cleaner, relievers, educational support workers, the Stadium Manager and the Stadium Administrator.

We offer full day sessions (8.00am - 4.30 pm) to children aged from 9 months to 5 years, with a 6 hour session option available for under 3 years of age (only).

We are located in the premises of Barfoot & Thompson Stadium (previously ASB Stadium), on Kohimarama Road

Staff Profiles

Manager
Shona McHugh - B Ed, Dip Tchg ECE

Administrator
Cindy Duggan - BBS, Grad Dip Tchg ECE

Teachers
Kym Petaia - B Ed PTE, Dip Tchg ECE, PG Spec. Ed - early intervention
Alisa Bowden - B.A, M.A, Grad Tchg ECE, PG Spec. Tchg
Angela Linfield - BCom, B.A, Grad Dip Tchg ECE,
Candy Yeh - Grad Dip Tchg ECE
Christine Guo - Grad Dip Tchg ECE
Karen John - Teaching assistant

Licensee
Brian Tomlinson - East City Community Trust

About Our Programme

Kohi Learning Centre's Philosophy is based on the belief that each child and family is unique. Respect for community, and the environment, as well as for each child, family and teacher is strongly valued and practiced.

We believe that children learn by following their interest areas - emergent curriculum and we aim to provide opportunities and learning experiences to promote, enhance and extend their knowledge.

Our centre is a family grouping, mixed age centre where all children join together in an environment that supports both individual and group education and care.

Our centre follows the Principles of Te Whariki-New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum.

As we value life long learning, teachers are active in their professional development to enhance their knowledge of early childhood education.

Tikanga 2022

Enrolment & Parent Handbook

Because choosing a childcare centre is such a huge decision for you and your child, we welcome any questions or concerns you may have.

You are welcome to make an appointment to see our Manager, Shona, who will give you a personal tour of our centre and programmes and a copy of our Parent Handbook.

The centre holds a waiting list. The wait time depends on the age of your children and the days you wish to enroll. To find out more, please place your child’s name on our list by completing the enquiry form below. If you would like to visit the centre please email us at preschool@eastcitytrust.org.nz, or phone 09 521-0009 ext 713.

Once a place is available for your child the Manager will notify you and a comprehensive enrolment pack will be given to you. All forms must be completed and returned before your child begins at the centre. Once you have accepted the place for your child you will be charged a once off enrolment fee of $50.00 to cover administration, your child’s portfolio and a Wet bag.

We offer full day sessions 8.00am-4.30pm for children aged from 12 months - 5 years. Some shorter (5 -6 hours) sessions maybe available for our Under 3 year old children. Minimum enrolment is 2 - 3 days per week.

Parent Handbook

Enrolment Form

Pricing Guidelines

20 Hours ECE subsidy (3-5 year olds only) is available and pricing and details are available on enrolment. We are committed to providing high quality care, with over 80% qualified teaching ratio, and education that is above the regulations requirements. The ECE subsidy does not fully cover this, we ask parents to support our charges which cover additional features within our centre and program.

Additional charges apply for our weekly excursions (not all age groups), annual civil defense fee, portfolio fee and Playball sessions.

ECE SUBSIDY Over 3’s

One Full Day (8am-4.30pm) _ $55.85
2 x Full Days $111.70
3 x Full Days $167.55
4 x Full Days $245.45
5 x Full Days $255.45 (5th Day is food only charge)

Fees for Under 3's & Non ECE Users

Under Threes
One Full Day $90.75 (includes daily food charge)
2 x Full Days $181.50
3 x Full Days $272.25
4 x Full Days $363.00
5 x Full Days $373.00 (5th day is food charge only)

Siblings
With 2 or more children at the centre, the youngest child will receive a discount of 10% off the regular rate, while the older sibling is enrolled and with no other discounts applied.

Statutory Days are charged at your regular rate, if your normal enrolled hours fall on a statutory day (except Christmas and New Year which is our closed down period).

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