OHbaby! Forums : West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 20:26:36 +0000 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:42:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8054 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Most playgroups and playcentres...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156784&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156784 Author: meow
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 7:42pm

Most playgroups and playcentres are well priced, and you can go once a week if you want to. They have lots of different activities for them incl playdough, outdoor toys, water play, craft, musical instruments etc etc.. we started going when Ella was about one.

Is this what you were after? ]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:42:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156784&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156784 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Thanks Ellen. Our local one,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156746&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156746 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 6:26pm

Thanks Ellen. Our local one, Titirangi, has a waiting list ]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:26:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156746&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156746 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : yeap it is heres a website 4 it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156635&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156635 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 3:47pm

yeap it is heres a website 4 it and it has where they are in auckland to

http://www.playcentre.org.nz/



Edited by EllenMumof2]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:47:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156635&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156635 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Dunno?!?! I&#039;m after somewhere...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156618&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156618 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 3:06pm

Dunno?!?!
I'm after somewhere with a bit of structure rather than a playground (I'm assuming that's what Play Centre is?)]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:06:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156618&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156618 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : do they have play centre in auckland...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156563&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156563 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 1:29pm

do they have play centre in auckland ??i take maddy to play centre twice a week in the mornings and she loves it and i can play with her and stay and its really cheap $3 session]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:29:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156563&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156563 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Cool just let me know what you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156502&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156502 Author: Guests
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 11:52am

Cool just let me know what you need.

I am not at work so can't email you.

]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:52:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156502&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156502 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : That would be great Amy, thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156481&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156481 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 11:20am

That would be great Amy, thanks

It does seem the best one around and it's close to Mum so if we can't get in on a Friday morning she could go with her Nanny instead.]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:20:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156481&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156481 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : I have a good friend who is the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156408&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156408 Author: Guests
Subject: 8054
Posted: 07 June 2007 at 9:03am

I have a good friend who is the "chef" at Bear Park Henderson.

If you need any help there let me know and I can talk to her.
Her son has just gone from 3 mornings to full time.

]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:03:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156408&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156408 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : I spoke to one of tbe Centre Managers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156323&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156323 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 9:24pm

I spoke to one of tbe Centre Managers this morning and that was his recommendation. They used to do casuals on 2 mornings/afternoons but found it was in the child's best interest to go more often.

I really liked Bear Park, but I don't want her there that often ]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156323&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156323 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Bear Park in general have a brilliant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156264&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156264 Author: Maya
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 8:26pm

Bear Park in general have a brilliant reputation, one of the girls who did swimming with Maya went to the one in Remuera and her Mum raved about it too.]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:26:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156264&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156264 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Toni have you spoken to Bear Park?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156240&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156240 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 7:57pm

Toni have you spoken to Bear Park? I have Gina booked in the one in Remuera for 2 days only a week starting in a couple of months and they never said anything to me. Maybe the 3 day thing is a suggestion only?]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:57:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156240&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156240 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : I want to go with her to start...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156188&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156188 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 6:44pm

I want to go with her to start as she has never been left on her own before.

I don't want a day care place as I want her to stay with Mum when I'm at work, no where can give her that 1 on 1 and excellent relationship she has with her Nanny

I looked at Bear Park in Henderson which had an excellent ERO report and website etc, but they say that to benefit she should go 3 times a week or else each visit will be like the first (I don't agree as she goes Swimming once a week and certainly doesn't forget about that! lol)

I definitely don't want somewhere like Lollipops, t didn't seem very "baby focussed" or learning based, looked like they let the kids run riot which would be great for an older child but I think that kind of environment would scare her ]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:44:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156188&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156188 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : A friends little girl goes to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156156&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156156 Author: sparkle
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 5:20pm

A friends little girl goes to the one by Rutherford school in Te Atatu Peninsula, that would be close to your work if needed?

Her little girl is 14 months old now, but started at about 12 months. She only goes one day a week.

Mum is a picky school teacher like me, so it must be good!]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:20:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156156&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156156 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : If it is for you to meet other...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156069&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156069 Author: susieq
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 2:57pm

If it is for you to meet other Mums as well and stay with her try your local playcentres or sometimes churches have playgroups.
Kindy usually not till toilet trained.
Daycare could be an option]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:57:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156069&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156069 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : I personally wouldn&#039;t recommend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156026&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156026 Author: Bumble
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 2:06pm

I personally wouldn't recommend Lollipops at Lynmall. We had Ethan there till early last year (when we moved). There is no real outdoor area (well it's next to the area where the smokers go....!!!) and the carpets are not cleaned regularly.... Ethn was ALWAYS sick when he was going there...The teachers there always seemed to be in bit of a frazzle iykwim..
I believe there is a private daycare/kindy near Freyberg Primary school. My SIL is an Early Childhod Teacher and relieved there for a while. She said that it had an excellent set up, teachers were fantastic and had a great learning schedule..]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:06:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=156026&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#156026 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Snap Emma! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155996&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155996 Author: Guests
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 1:40pm

Snap Emma!]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:40:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155996&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155996 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : Ihave a friend who works at the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155994&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155994 Author: Guests
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 1:39pm

I have a friend who works at the care on Golf Road care centre, they are really educationally based (if that is such a word?) they have a sister centre on Kinross St.

I know Em maybe able to help you with the Lollipops in New Lynn.

I did a lo to research into day care when we first had Tyrell. We found Hillsborough care centres to be in pretty poor standard to what we wanted, their ERO feedback was the same as what we thought.

]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:39:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155994&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155994 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : I guess it depends whether you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155992&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155992 Author: Maya
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 1:37pm

I guess it depends whether you want a playgroup, where you stay with her the whole time, or more of a daycare type arrangement.
I know Lollipops Educare at Lynnmall do occasional care (where you drop them off) but their ERO is a shocker. I'll have a talk to Maya's preschool teacher when I pick her up this arvo and see what she recommends.]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:37:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155992&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155992 <![CDATA[West Auckland Playgroup/Kindy? : We’re looking into taking Caitlin...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155956&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155956 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 8054
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 12:52pm

We’re looking into taking Caitlin to a playgroup/kindy for one morning or afternoon a week so she gets to play with other kids etc.

I’m trying to find a good one that will not only provide a nice safe and happy place for her but also one were they concentrate on learning (not just a baby sitting service!).

I’ve been looking on the ERO website, but it’s all so confusing and a lot of the centres like to have them for at least 3 times a week (we just can't afford that and we would rather she stayed with My Mum whilst I'mat work).

Can any one in West Auckland recommend any centres?]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:52:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054&PID=155956&title=west-auckland-playgroup-kindy#155956