INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

What to pack for your preschool child

We provide a range of early childhood learning experiences, some of which can be messy, but are valuable parts of the learning process. We advise dressing your child in clothing that is comfortable and suitable for active play. Please bring them to preschool with:
 

  • A schoolbag that is clearly labelled with their name.

  • Two changes of clothes, all clearly named.

  • A clearly named sunhat for summer or warm hat, jacket and gumboots for winter.

  • For children in nappies, please supply enough nappies for the session or for full day care (5-6 nappies are recommended for a full day).

 

At Little Pohutukawa we believe there's no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing!  If you are happy for your child to explore the outdoors in changeable weather, please provide suitable wet weather gear.

 

 

Settling your child at Preschool and saying goodbye

We understand that parting with your child can be an anxious experience for both parent and child!
The early childhood team at Little Pohutukawa Preschool are here to help make this process an easier one.

 

On your child's first at preschool, day please be prepared to stay for a short time, so that the Head Teacher can show you around, introduce you to the wider team of teachers, and answer any questions you might have and explain our routines and program.  Some children settle in straight away while others take a little longer, but with perseverance, patience, love and support your child will get there. 

 

We recommend saying a quick goodbye to your child, as lengthy goodbyes can make your eventual departure more difficult for your child. Our team will be on hand to reassure your child armed with a range of techniques to assist them to settle quickly, confidently and happily.

 

You are always more than welcome to ring us at any time of the session to check how your child is getting on.  We can even recommend a fabulous cafe nearby if you want to stay close, and wait for us to ring you to let you know when your little one has settled in to play at the preschool, and is happy.

Illness

Our early childhood team keep a very close eye on our children and always alert parents immediately to any signs of illness. However, we do ask that you keep your child home if they display any of the following symptoms: 

 

  • A temperature over 38 degrees Celsius

  • Coloured discharge from your child's nose

  • Unidentified rash or spots

  • Inflamed throat or eyes

  • Severe cough not linked to asthma or breathing disorder

  • Vomiting or diarrhoea (this can return 48 hours after the last symptom)

  • Head lice

 

Tip: If you have other children at home who are sick, please don't be afraid to let us know. Sometimes a day of less active, one-on-one indoor activities might be all a child needs to allow their immune system to fight off a bug, and we will know to take extra care of your child.    

Testimonials

Such an amazing early childcare kindergarten. Lovely teachers / people, and their large outdoor play area is unbeatable compared to any other preschool in the surrounding area. All the staff and center director Kelly are extremely supportive and accommodating. Love sending my son to a safe, caring and learning environment! We love seeing the daily updates and photos sent to us from the daycare, seeing him thrive in a nurturing environment with the other kids, and wonderful ladies in the Piwakawaka room. I highly recommend Little Pohutukawa preschool!

Monica Baker

Little Pohutukawa preschool is amazing. Since removing my daughter from her previous centre and enrolling her here she has really thrived and I see her confidence grow daily. She loves all the teachers and loves going every day, not to mention leaving so happy and sometimes not wanting to come home because she's so busy with her friends. I highly recommend Little Pohutukawa preschool.

Erin Turley

My littlest guy (now 4.5 years) absolutely ADORES this Preschool! The Teachers are incredible, caring and supportive. The playground is amazing and the food is next level (although we are often told that our food isn’t as tasty as Chris the Chef’s 🤣) My little one responds well to structure, so the mixture of mat times and play based learning works well for him. We’ll be sad to say Good bye when he goes off to school in Term 1

Dominique Pires

We have loved our time at Little Pohutukawa. The teachers are amazing, our 4.5 year old has a great time playing outside in the huge playground, they are working on readiness for school, and he has learnt so much! I am currently learning lots about the universe from him! He eats very well, and they put great effort into field trips and external visitors. Would fully recommend.

Kylie Brown

Highly recommend Little Pohutukawa Preschool for your toddlers and preschoolers! Our daughter has been going there for 2 years now and she really enjoys every day. You can see that the teachers put their hearts into it and care for each child and his/hers wellbeing and development. We get photos and stories about each day's activities and any relevant highlights/lowlights directly from the teachers. The management is very responsive and the cook does his best to meet the needs of all kids with tasty and various meals. We also like the periodic activities arranged by the management with external vendors, such as BARK, Zero Waste Center, trips to the reserve and more.

Daria Borisov

The best daycare for my three- year- old daughter who needs extra support. Kelly and the teachers are very supportive and caring with lots of their love. The centre itself is well- organised. My daughter loves playing its outdoors and explore herself everyday. Meals they provides are very nice.

Mana Jones

My daughter's are thriving at Little Pohutukawa Preschool. The teachers are amazing, passionate and supportive. I'm incredibly grateful to the team for the love and care they show my girls. I highly recommend Little Pohutukawa Preschool.

Natalie Schick

Our four year old has thrived at LPP. He absolutely adores his teachers there. Very responsive management who listen to parents feedback. Amazing chef there, love smelling what Chris has cooking in the morning. Very good menu.

Nick Pearce

Fantastic kindy. Not only do they have one of the biggest outdoor play areas but their classes are very spacious with lots of activities to keep the young growing minds learning, whilst having heaps of fun. The staff is really kind and supportive. The meals served are so balanced and looks + smells really tasty.

Estée Fourie

My son attends Little Pohutukawa Preschool and I have never seen such a well run, well resourced, beautiful kindy. The staff are amazing, truly a home away from home for him. We cant thank them enough! FIVE STARS!

Jodi Walker

100per cent love this centre. My children are super happy to go everyday and love the teachers and children they play with! I love the environment and amazing playground for the children to run freely in!

Terrese Garnett

We are so grateful for such a wonderful and caring environment for our son. He has absolutely flourished at Little Pohutukawa with the relationships he has made with all of the teachers. He loves going in and gets himself ready to leave in the morning. Bag on, shoes on, let's go Dad!

Gregor Storey

Such an amazing place, my daughter loves going, she gets so excited every morning when she wakes up :) Teachers are all so lovely and super caring.

Rosemary Bainbridge

We are so grateful for such a wonderful and caring environment for our son. He has absolutely flourished at Little Pohutukawa with the relationships he has made with all of the teachers. He loves going in and gets himself ready to leave in the morning. Bag on, shoes on, let's go Dad!

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Address:

87 Apollo Drive,
Rosedale,
Auckland 0632

Phone:

(09) 479 3387

Email:

info@littlepohutukawa.co.nz

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