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18 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 27 2021 Free child restraint checks and installation Volunteer NZTA trained child restraint technicians are available to help Selwyn residents install and check children’s car seats. Advice can also be given on: · Rear and forward facing seats · Booster seats and harnesses · Locking clips and tether straps Visit Facebook to find out dates and locations for our monthly clinics. SelwynCarSeatChampions Proudly supported by The variation in style, standard and price of child car seats in the New Zealand market is huge and can be overwhelming for caregivers to navigate. Finding a child restraint that fits both your child and your vehicle is critical. There are now child restraints available that will fit a child from six months through to six years, so while it seems like a huge cost upfront, it is an investment in your child’s safety when they are most vulnerable. “Rear facing is recommended for a minimum of two years, but ideally longer than that if the child still fits the car seat’s height and weight restrictions” says Stephanie Hautler, School Road Safety Coordinator at the Selwyn District Council. “Rear facing is the safest position for small children as it So many child restraints out there, how do we choose the right one? supports their head and spine in a front impact crash.” The Selwyn Carseat Champions are a group of local volunteers passionate about child restraints and are trained NZTA Child Restraint Technicians. The Carseat Champions can give advice about brands, when to turn your child or move into a booster and help you with installation into your car. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/ SelwynCarseats for advice or to book a slot at our regular Child Restraint Checking Clinics. The New Zealand Transport Agency also has a series of new videos at www.nzta.govt.nz/childrestraints to help you understand the different child restraint stages and tips on how to install them. ‘the Best little PReschool in lincoln’ Melodies Preschool is a small boutique Preschool in the heart of Lincoln for children aged 2- 5 years. Licensed for 34 children, Melodies provides a wonderful nurturing and caring atmosphere where children can learn and develop at their own pace. Our low child to teacher ratio ensures we are able to provide a calm yet invigorating environment where children have a wonderful sense of belonging and wellbeing. Our unique curriculum combines Te-Whariki with the Carl Orff Approach to provide a highly creative music, dance, drama, and art experience. We also incorporate Gill Connell’s Smart Steps into our every-day exploration. The Carl Orff Approach is threaded daily into our music, dance, drama, art and free play experiences by intentionally planning activities around your child’s interests they become actively involved in fun exciting and highly creative experiences that stimulate the mind, body and soul. Gill Connell’s Smart Steps programme is specifically designed around the relationship between movement and brain development. Your child learns through movement and real sensory experiences. Music and dance is a natural scaffold for children to learn through movement, develop confidence, make friends and express themselves freely. Melodies Preschool has an amazing dedicated teaching team that are passionate about providing the best possible care and early learning experiences for your child. Melodies Preschool has a strong reputation among local primary schools that children are very well prepared for the transition from preschool to school. Thus, giving your child the ability to be a confident, competent learner from the first day they begin school. This successful pathway sets a strong foundation for life-long learning. ‘Tell me I forget, show me I remember, involve me I understand.’ – Carl Orff “Since the beginning of time, children have not liked to study. They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart you will let them learn while they play. They will find what they have mastered is child’s play. – Carl Orff Ph: 03 325 2227 | Email enquiries to Nicky: info@melodiespreschool.co.nz | www.melodiespreschool.co.nz 27 West Belt Road, lincoln
Wednesday January 27 2021 Selwyn Times 19 New kid in town Alfie & Layla, an exciting new kidswear and maternity boutique, has recently opened in Rolleston and is already becoming the go-to destination for new mums-to-be, those mums looking for something a little different, and for doting grandparents and friends looking for that special baby gift. Owners and long-time friends Lara and Tarnia are using their many years of midwifery experience to cater for the needs of both baby and mother. They offer a full range of products including clothing for 0-5years; baby care – as such reusable nappies and bibs; maternity and nursing clothing; breast pumps; and personal post-natal care for mums – such as washable milk pads and the popular Viva la Vulva product range. You’ll also discover unique products such as Silverette Nipple Cups and Mother Nurture umbilical ties. At Alfie & Layla, you’ll find brands that are individual and, most importantly, affordable. Lara and Tarnia’s aim is to keep costs reasonable, choosing quality products they know will work for their customers. Looking for that special gift? Alfie & Layla is there to help with pre or post-natal gift pamper packages or, if you want to give the new mum a treat, you can purchase a gift voucher and let her do the choosing. Open since early Dec, Lara and Tarnia are excited with the local response they’ve had to date and can’t wait to welcome you into their store. You can find Alfie & Layla at 10c Chaucer Street, Rolleston or online: www.facebook.com/ alfielaylanz/ Kidswear and Maternity Boutique OPEN: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat 10am-1pm Late Night Thur until 7pm 10c Chaucer Street, Rolleston Ph Lara 027 335 2057 or Tarnia 021 868 984 Email: alfieandlaylas@gmail.com Child centred learning Hatch Early Learning Centre is a beautiful modern and functional purpose-built preschool in Prebbleton. With a focus on high-quality education and care, the Centre provides a stimulating, challenging, supportive and nurturing environment. Centre manager and owner, Meri Wynen says: “We offer a calm and inspiring, natural play-based environment that engenders a passion for life-long learning. Hatch Early Learning Centre is a safe space that incorporates natural sustainable elements in its design while encouraging exploration and discovery – and supports each child to reach their full potential.” Hatch Early Learning Centre has a Nursery with space for 12 children (3 months - 2 yrs), a Toddler Room which can cater for a maximum of 24 children (2 – 3.5yrs) and Preschool for up to 24 children (3.5 – 5yrs). The Centre has separated rooms for infants, toddlers and preschool children with opportunities for interaction between the age groups. Learning at Hatch is unhurried to allow time for conversations and opportunities for children to learn and grow as individuals. “Children are at the heart of everything we do. We provide a welcoming home-like environment where children have a sense of belonging and families feel part of the Centre’s community. Our dedicated team support the whole wellbeing of tamariki and help them to develop into confident people who can actively learn, challenge and aspire,” says Meri. “We provide children with the freedom to explore and make their own discoveries while supporting a sense of wonder and curiosity. Our teachers delight in children’s learning and love to discover and learn alongside our children, and most importantly to have fun!” If you’d like to enrol your child or find out more about the centre, phone: 03 260 2356 or email:learning@hatchelc.co.nz or visit www.hatchelc.co.nz. Growing, nurturing & inspiring young minds Hatch Early Learning Centre is a place where we value... GROWING realising the unique potential within each child NURTURING building a whanau community through caring and trusting relationships INSPIRING encouraging exploration, wondering and creativity within our environment WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ENROLMENTS! 15 Norris Street, Prebbleton. Phone: 03 260 2356 Email: learning@hatchelc.co.nz Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm www.hatchelc.co.nz hatchlittlelearners hatchelc
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