WHAT TO BRING FOR MY CHILD AT DAYCARE

Dressing for daycare: Please ensure your child is dressed in appropriate clothing for playing in, as free play can be “messy”.

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• Your child’s bag (named)

• A change of clothes

• Nappies (if needed)

• Drink bottle (named)

• Sun hat (named)

• Lunchbox (named)

TRANSITION INTO DAYCARE

At Jolly Stars we are aware that the initial separation of you and your child may not be easy. To help make this transition easier:

• We encourage parents/guardians to visit Jolly Stars with their child prior to the child’s first day to become familiar with the teachers and the other children.

• We recommend that you say good bye to your child when you leave as this develops trust between yourself, your child and the teacher.

• We encourage telephone contact during the day.

• We have a primary caregiver to the new child to ensure that all the child’s needs are met and that he/she receives consistent care.  

MEALS AT JOLLY STARS

Please bring your own lunch boxes (morning tea and lunch) for your child/ren. We promote healthy and nutritious  food with low sugar. No fizzy drink, no lollies, no chocolate, no juice at Jolly Stars. We encourage children to drink water only.

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FEES

All fees are due a week in advance. Please refer to the Fees Schedule in your child’s enrolment form.

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20 HOURS CHILDCARE SUBSIDY

Jolly Stars offer the 20 hours Ministry of Education subsidy for over 3 year old children. 

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WINZ CHILDCARE SUBSIDY
Work and Income New Zealand operates a subsidy for parents whose children attend the Centres. The WINZ subsidy is subject to an income qualification. Jolly Stars support parents/whanau to apply for WINZ subsidy.

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ATTENDANCE

Parents must give at least two weeks’ notice before withdrawing their child from Jolly Stars and at least one week’s notice if you wish to change your child’s booking hours.

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HOLIDAYS

Jolly Stars is to allow two weeks holiday free of charge per child per year in condition that your account balance is cleared. These holidays must be taken in a minimum of one-week block. Note that if the centre is closed over Christmas this is included in the two week holiday allocation.

Note: Statutory and absent days will be charged at the normal rate.

Want to know more? Book an appointment to pay a visit to Jolly Stars

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