Selwyn Times: January 31, 2018

Selwyn Early Learning & Childcare
5
FIRST MONTH FREE
FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS
Spaces
are limited
so get in
quick!
A place
to feel
at home
Prebbleton Nursery & Education Centre is a place where every
child who attends is valued for the unique and special individual
that they are. We see ourselves as a happy family! Our Teachers
love the work they do and this shines through.
We care for and
educate children 3
months to 3 years
Organic gardens,
chickens that lay
eggs, rabbits, guinea
pigs and budgies
Family owned
and operated
by Prebbleton
locals
To find out if Prebbleton Nursery could be apart of your child’s
journey, contact us today!
542 Springs Rd, Prebbleton | 03 349 9970
prebbletonchildcare@xtra.co.nz
Prebbleton Nursery caters for
children from three months to
three years.
The nursery follows the Pikler and
RIE philosophy where each baby and
toddler’s needs are respected and
nurtured with full support. Caregiving
activities like nappy changing, kai
time, bottles and nap time increase
the teacher-child relationship and the
child’s sense of security. Teachers
listen and respond to the children
using real words about real things,
fostering their language skills.
As the children’s play choices are
trusted, they build independence
through uninterrupted selfdirected
free play opportunities,
sensitively observed to avoid
needless interruption.
Free play and movement
opportunities help the children
naturally develop their motor
and cognitive skills in line with
their innate timetables, in an enriching
environment that avoids restrictive
structure. Trusted to lead their own
play and choose activities reflecting
their interests, passions and dreams,
the children are enriched and grow,
knowing they are free to express their
emotions.
Children need confident, empathic
leaders along with clear boundaries
and Prebbleton Childcare provides
this. Their teachers know the power
of modelling, helping children learn
through words, actions about love,
relationships, empathy, generosity,
gratitude, patience, tolerance,
kindness, honesty and respect. The
children learn about themselves –
their abilities, worth, place in the hearts
of their teachers, and where
they fit in the world.
A new Prep School room and a dedicated
before and after school care room at West
Melton were just two of the accomplishments in
2017 for The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery,
where dedicated age specific rooms for children
ensure quality early childcare education.
“It’s wonderful having age appropriate rooms,
higher teacher/children ratios, large dedicated
playgrounds, and a wealth of resources and
equipment where children can have lots of fun
whilst learning,” says Tracy Summerfield, who
with husband Gavin, own and operate The Cat’s
Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery centres in West
Melton and Rolleston.
“We have wonderful teachers, great
family support and really feel part of our
communities.”
With excursions an important part of The
Cat’s Pyjamas’ programme, the children will
again enjoy pursuing their interests with
unique experiences into the community like
travelling on a bus and visiting places such as
the Halswell Miniature Trains Park and the Isaac
Theatre Royal.
“We love making learning fun and instilling in
children a passion for learning through play,”
adds Tracy.
The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery offers
quality and affordable childcare. All children
over 3 years of age are eligible to receive 20
hours free education with no optional charges.
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no optional fees
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enquire now about our new flexible fee
options for 2018 by contacting
the cat’s pyjamas preschool & nursery:
03 347 9561 (Rolleston)
or 03 741 1785 (West Melton)
or visit www.catspjs.co.nz
Rolleston 10 Beaumont Drive, Phone: 03 347 9561
West Melton 65 Iris Taylor Avenue in Preston Downs, Phone: 03 741 1785