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Community Ownership: Parents likely have a strong say in how the service operates and what happens to children, all money earnt stays within it, and teachers may be paid better and childcare charges may be lower compared to most (but not necessarily all) private and corporate owned services. (Ask: Is it an Incorporated Society? Does it also have charitable status?)
Small Boutique Centre: Centres with 50 or fewer children make it easier for staff to provide a warm and nurturing environment, for children to have their individual needs met and skills, knowledge, and competencies extended. (Ask: For continuity of care and relationships, do children stay with the same group of children and teachers throughout their time at the service?)
100% Qualified Teacher Funded: All staff counted toward meeting the minimum adult-child ratio requirement must hold a practising certificate as a teacher if the service receives this level of Ministry of Education funding.
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Men Included on Teaching Staff (as at last year): There are strong benefits of having both men and women on the teaching team for the quality of care and education a service provides to children. Additionally, gender bias in staff recruitment and employment is not generally acceptable in society today. (Ask: How many teaching staff are employed and what proportion are men?)
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Clean Licence Record (last year and the year before): To be licensed a service must comply with regulations that help ensure children’s safety, care, and a suitable standard of education. When requirements are breached the Ministry of Education may downgrade a service’s licence to provisional or issue a suspension. Check the lists of services placed on a provisional or suspended licence https://oece.nz/public/information/standards/
Recommended Highly by 80% or More Families: The service is recommended by at least 80% of families, based on results from the independent OECE parent survey. To qualify, the survey must have a response rate of at least 51% of enrolled families and have been completed within the past three years.
1 Review on “City Preschool”
“Thank You for Growing with Yanuli”
Choosing City Preschool was one of the best decisions we made for our daughter, Yanuli. From day one, she was surrounded by warmth, kindness, and joyful learning experiences that made her look forward to school every morning. Upon arrival to NZ, Yanuli adapted quickly to NZ environment with the active learning phase the City Preschool gave.
The teachers and staff went above and beyond—not just in teaching ABCs and 123s—but in instilling values of sharing, curiosity, and confidence. It’s clear that this is more than a preschool—it’s a place that genuinely cares about each child’s journey.
As Yanuli says goodbye to go to school, we carry with us beautiful memories and immense gratitude. Thank you, City Preschool, for playing such an important part in Yanuli’s early years. You’ve helped her grow, and she will always remember her first school in NZ with love.
— Yanuli’s Family