Kindergarten in Maori Hill??
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Topic: Kindergarten in Maori Hill??
Posted By: curlykat
Subject: Kindergarten in Maori Hill??
Date Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:44pm
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Hi
We are moving into Maori Hill for the next four months and looking for an equivelant of nursery (in Scotland) - Kindergarten I think? I think there are some free ones, which would be ideal, but am worried there will be waiting lists. Does anybody know anything about this? Is the protocol to telephone or do things need to be done in writing? Apologies for my ignorance. One more question - what age do kids start? I have a 2 1/2 yr old and 4 yr old (plus baby). Thanks for your help Kat |
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 18 August 2010 at 9:35am
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Kindy is usually from 3-5yrs, but some will let kids start a little earlier if they are toilet trained.
If u want both kids to attend the same place, you could look into an early chilhood eaducation centre/ childcare centre/daycare. Some will offer the government subsidised 20 free hrs per week for over 3's, and some u will need to pay a bit extra. You will need to pay for your 2 yr old. The prices vary greatly from area to area. And Im not sure if u will be entitled to the subsidy since u are not resident here anyway. Normally you would either ph up or go into a centre to enquire. You wont need to apply in writing, but will need to complete an enrolment form. Again it depends on the invidiual place, and the area your in as to the length of waiting lists. This link might be a good starting point! http://www.dka.school.nz/ - Dunedin Kindy association Check out this thread for other mums in your area too http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30893&KW=dunedin - Dunedin meetups |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 19 August 2010 at 4:59pm
Hey Kat, yey for more dunedin mums 
Im havnt got any more advice than Kelz. All the best for the move though and deff pop in to the dunedin mums meet up
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 19 August 2010 at 9:22pm
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Not sure about Kindy's, but my kidlets go to Kiddies Campus on York Place, and it's great. They love it! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: curlykat
Date Posted: 20 August 2010 at 10:41pm
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hi - thanks for that. have got both girls enrolled at a local kindergarten today and now fully moved in, so looking forward to starting our time here. Thanks again x
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