Selwyn Times: January 25, 2023
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34 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>25</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> has never had so much<br />
choice for preschools and childcare<br />
Families are spoilt for choice when it<br />
comes to preschools and childcare in the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> district. As new subdivisions continue<br />
to develop at a fast rate, new facilities<br />
are being built to meet the demand.<br />
Whether seeking home-based care or wanting your<br />
child to experience the company of others, <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
has a wide range of facilities available including play<br />
centres, kindergartens, preschools, some also offering<br />
before and after school programmes.<br />
Childcare centres in <strong>Selwyn</strong> are united in their<br />
commitment to cultivate each child’s natural love<br />
of learning and inquisitiveness, fostering a positive<br />
attitude to lifelong learning in the children trusted to<br />
their care.<br />
Centres follow the Te Whāriki New Zealand early<br />
childhood curriculum with some emphasising the<br />
Montessori or Reggio Emilia approaches. Under<br />
the Te Whāriki curriculum, partnerships are formed<br />
between teachers, parents and families so all facets<br />
of a child’s world are embraced with a holistic approach<br />
taken to their care and learning<br />
The precious time in children’s lives before attending<br />
school is one of curiosity and exploration. Their<br />
minds are like sponges as they look at the world with<br />
eyes of wonder, eager little hands stretched out to<br />
touch and learn.<br />
The preschool and kindergarten environment allows<br />
children to acquire vital skills, developed by being<br />
around other children their age. To listen to others<br />
and express their own ideas, make friends, share,<br />
interact with other children and become accountable<br />
for their actions.<br />
Learning and play activities in preschool and kindergarten<br />
encourages children’s natural curiosity to<br />
explore, develops their creativity and prepares them<br />
for the challenges of school.<br />
PLAY. LEARN. GROW. TOGETHER.<br />
In this year’s selwyn <strong>Times</strong> childcare feature, you’ll find many providers who aim to ensure children have<br />
the best start possible, plus options for before and after school care for older children.<br />
Check out the advertisements in this publication, visit their websites, and make appointments to visit so<br />
you can make an informed choice for your child’s care and early learning development.<br />
Melodies<br />
Preschool<br />
Melodies is a small boutique privately owned preschool based in the heart of<br />
the Lincoln community. Situated in a beautifully renovated house, offering an<br />
exciting, welcoming, light filled environment, surrounded by a large outdoor<br />
play space.<br />
We provide the very best high-quality education and care for our<br />
children and their families. Licensed for just 34 children, our smaller<br />
numbers allow for an intimate and child centred approach that<br />
readily adapts to the learning and needs of each child, our aim is to<br />
help every child reach their full potential.<br />
We provide a ‘Home away from Home’ where we create a culture<br />
of warmth, care and respect. Responsive, reciprocal, and respectful<br />
relationships between teachers, children and whānau are at the<br />
heart of all our practices<br />
Our teachers provide opportunities for children to explore a rich<br />
curriculum that lays the foundation for a life of learning that inspires<br />
critical thought, inquiring minds and creativity. Our programme reflects the<br />
New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki combined with a highly<br />
creative music, dance, art and free play experience<br />
Melodies Preschool has an incredible team of qualified teachers that are<br />
passionate about providing the best possible early learning experiences<br />
and care.<br />
Call or pop in to view our facilities and meet our wonderful staff.<br />
“We looked at several different preschools before we made the decision to send our son<br />
to Melodies. What influenced our decision was Melodies low child to teacher ratio and<br />
the supportive, highly professional, and passionate team. We are very happy with our<br />
decision. Our little boy is thriving in the Melodies environment, and we cannot speak highly<br />
enough of Nicky and her Team for the high level of quality care and support they provide<br />
for our wee one. We have no hesitation in recommending Melodies to other parents.”<br />
27 West Belt Road, Lincoln | Ph: 03 3<strong>25</strong> 2227<br />
Email enquiries to Nicky: info@melodiespreschool.co.nz | www.melodiespreschool.co.nz
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