About Us
We are located in Sylvia Park Shopping Mall on Level 1 (at the Pak n Save End). The Treehouse creche provides a fun, nurturing, safe and secure learning environment where tamariki can learn to socialise, explore, learn & grow.
If you are looking for a centre to introduce your little one’s to before moving on to full-time daycare centre, then this is the perfect place for tamariki to familiarise themselves with the childcare environment.
Our teachers support your children to settle in a new environment. We know how important it is for your
children to feel a sense of belonging in their new environment and believe that our teachers’ presence can make this transition to a new early childhood centre environment easier for your children.
Free Childcare
We offer three free sessions per day from Monday to Sunday:
8.50 am-10.50 am
11.00 am-1.00 pm
1.30 pm-3.30 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Friday only)
Note: new enrolments are $5 per child.
(To cover admin costs)
Transition to Full-time
We take children from ages 0-5 years old, helping support both parents and kids transitioning into full-time childcare.
Handy Location
We are located inside Sylvia Park mall, on the Pak n Save end, on the upper level. Drop in to see us, we can look after your little ones while you shop or take some time out.
Our Philosophy
As a team of professional early childhood teachers, we believe in taking care of all children and their whanau through a holistic approach. Our teaching staff are focused on creating an inviting, multi-cultural environment that embraces and represents everyone.
This program will be built on the principles, strands and goals of Te Whariki and acknowledges Te reo, Tikanga and the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treehouse prides itself on often being the first introduction to childcare, for a lot of families. Its our aim to create a strong sense of well-being and belonging within our children, which they can carry with them to their next stage of daycare/school.
We work to make this transition as easy, and stress free as possible for our children and families alike. Our centre is unique in that we encourage parents to stay and enjoy sessions with their children. Once children are settled into their new environment and parents are comfortable, we then encourage parents to go and have some me time – at which point we assist both parties with this transition. We believe looking after parents and caregivers is just as important as looking after their children.
Our staff are passionate about children and put their safety and development at the forefront of all they do. We encourage children to explore and make choices and for all children to be involved in group and individual experiences. We will extend all children’s learning abilities, strengths and interests. Our passion also means we are always on hand to help, not only children but also the whanau, with any needs or concerns they may have moving forward.
Activities
Pretend Play
We encourage little ones to use their imaginations and play games.
Free Play
Kids can enjoy free play within our safe enclosed environment, we have a separate gated toddlers area for added safety.
Arts & Crafts
We have a range of arts and crafts available for kids to be creative with, supervised by our teachers.
Programme
We have activities related to our Programme educational planning for the month, and based on children’s interests.
FAQ
Are there any fees or costs to pay?
New enrolments:
A $5 admin fee must be payed when enrolling your child for the first time. Please note this fee is per each child enrolled with us.
Childcare sessions are free for all enrolled children.
Do I need to make a booking before attending?
Yes, this is recommended so that your child gets a chance to attend if we are busy. Otherwise, walk- ins are encouraged too if we don’t have many children during the session times. If it is your first time at the centre, an enrolment form will need to be filled in as well before your child can attend. Parents will also be given a copy of our parent information booklet in order to familiarise yourselves with the Treehouse Creche.
What do I need to bring in for my child when attending a session?
- Nappies
- Wipes
- Nappy Bags
- Change of clothes
- Snacks for the session (Morning tea, Lunch or Afternoon tea) depending on the session your child is attending.
- Bottle of water
- We have a strict NO NUT, NO EGG policy at the centre due to children’s dietary restrictions.
How do you help settle new children?
At The Treehouse, we believe in the importance of positive emotional well-being in regard to children’s learning and development. Hence we ask parents and whanau to stay with their children for at least half an hour on their first day. If parents choose not to stay and if their child gets upset for more than a period of 15 minutes we will give parents a call. Depending on how well your child has settled, the teachers will discuss with you whether your child will need more time with you here.
What activities will children do while they are at the treehouse creche?
- Activities related to our Programme planning for the month, and based on children’s interests.
- Teacher & Child Lead Activities are planned for each session
- Arts & Crafts
- Free play
- Pretend play
- For children who attend on a regular basis, we have individual portfolios with learning stories done on a monthly basis.
- We link all our learning and teaching practices to the Te Whariki Curriculum document.
- We have scheduled a routine for each session and children will follow those routines as well.
What is your Sickness & Illness Procedure at Treehouse Creche?
To keep our children, families, and teachers at The Treehouse healthy and free from infectious diseases, please keep your child at home if they have flu-like symptoms, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or any other infectious disease.
If your child is found to have a high temperature, vomiting, diarrhea or any other suspected symptoms, we will contact you immediately.
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