FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Exterior view of Your Place Child Care Centre in Silverdale, offering a safe and nurturing environment for early learning and childcare.
What is play-based learning?

Play-based learning is an educational approach that emphasises learning through play. It allows children to explore, experiment, and engage with their environment, promoting creativity, problem-solving, and social skills. Play is children’s work.

 

Nature-based learning helps children develop a connection with the environment, encourages physical activity, and enhances sensory experiences. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while providing opportunities for exploration and discovery.

 

The Reggio Emilia approach is an educational philosophy that values child-led learning, collaboration, and the environment as a teacher. It encourages children to express themselves through various “languages,” such as art, music, and movement, and emphasises the importance of community and relationships.

The Virtues Project focuses on teaching children virtues such as kindness, empathy, and respect. We integrate these virtues into daily provocations, discussions, and play, helping children understand and practise them in real-life situations.

We provide early childhood education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our programmes are designed to meet the developmental needs of each age group through age-appropriate provocations and learning experiences.

Safety is our top priority. We conduct regular safety assessments of our outdoor environments, supervise children closely during outdoor provocations, and educate them about safe play practises to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

We recommend bringing a sun hat and comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor play and several changes of clothes as they will get wet and dirty.

Absolutely! We encourage prospective families to schedule a tour of our centre to see our environment, meet our staff, and learn more about our programmes.

We maintain open communication with parents on a daily basis  through regular updates. We use WhatsApp,  Storypark, newsletters, and parent-teacher conferences. We also provide observations and assessments to keep you informed about your child’s development.

Yes, there is an enrolment fee, and we offer various financial assistance options to support families. Please contact us for specific details regarding fees and available financial assistance programmes.

We hope this has helped answer any questions you might have! Thanks so much for stopping by—it’s been a pleasure to share a little bit about us with you. We’re excited to welcome you and your whānau (family) and look forward to supporting you on your journey.

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