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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 “Tiny Voices Herne Bay”
Tiny Voices in Herne Bay is the best of the best.
I cannot say enough about this learning and childcare centre. My daughter started here when they first opened their doors last year and from the moment I walked through the door with her, I felt at ease.
Every detail of Tiny Voices is thoughtful. The aesthetic is warm and welcoming and so are each and every staff member.
Mayada, the Centre manager, is thoughtful and caring. The teaching staff take the time to genuinely get to know each child and their families.
My daughter will soon be moving to primary school, and I don’t know which one of us will be more upset to say goodbye to this very special place.
I would recommend Tiny Voices to any parent who seeks a nurturing, safe and caring environment for their child to thrive and grow.