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We run a fun and educational programme for our children within the nursery,
with a 1:4 child/staff ratio.
The children’s daily routines from home are continued throughout their time at B4 Five Childcare. This is to ensure that we foster each child’s emotional development in a way they feel comfortable and settled within our environment.
In between bottles, lunch, nap or rest times, are fun opportunities for the children to participate in outdoor play, bikes, sandpit, painting, water play, messy play, books, puzzles walks or trips within our community.
These activities are all intended to increase our children’s social, exploratory, physical and intellectual development. It is also important for young children to begin to develop the skills necessary for appropriate turn-taking, sharing and offering of toys and play-space.
Educators also observe the children and plan activities throughout the week from the children’s strengths/interests. These all link to the NZ curriculum document - Te Whariki, and form the basis of our day-to-day planning.
The Over Two’s centre is a busy and exciting environment with lots of group activities happening. We have three groups; Toddlers (2 - 2.6yrs), Kiwi’s (2.6- 3.7yrs) and Tuataras (3.7 - 5yrs). These groups have age and stage appropriate activities planned for them daily and consistent teachers work specifically with each group.
We concentrate on children learning to be independent learners at B4 Five Childcare. Children enjoy a choice of activities and working in small groups.
We have a 1:7 child/staff ratio, so there is plenty of time to spend talking to children and enjoying cuddles. Our staff cater for individual children by collecting observations of children, and planning for their needs. All children have a profile book that tells the story of their development while at B4 Five Childcare.
We believe in creating a fun and stimulating environment for your child to learn and grow in.
Educational Programmes
We offer a variety of age appropriate educational programmes
for all children. Below is an overview of each.
Toddler Programme – Age 2 - 2.6
9.15 Mat time - Toddlers discussion time, puppets, stories, songs and actions, Nursery Rhymes, Maori language (phrases, songs and stories). We encourage communication, language development, listening, concentration skills and participation.
9.30 Morning Tea - The children are assisted with washing their hands and sitting at the table for morning tea of biscuits, baking and fruit. Upon leaving the table they are encouraged and assisted with washing their face and hands with facecloths.
10.00 Educational Activities - Qualified and experienced teachers plan educational programmes for the Toddler Group. A number of activities are organised for the children to encourage and assist in their development. Activities include dramatic play, play dough, art activities, block play, reading and storytelling, ball games, obstacle courses, sand and water play.
Through participating in the planned activities set out for the children, the children learn communication skills, social skills, listening skills, participation, turn-taking, development of fine and gross motor skills, manipulative skills and concentration skills.
11.30 Mat time - The Toddlers enjoy a 10-15 minute story and song time for settling in preparation for lunch. The children sing and act out a variety of songs and nursery rhymes, and listen to stories.
11.45 Lunch - The Toddlers are assisted with washing their hands and sitting at the table for lunch. They are encouraged to use their manners and are reminded of healthy eating practices.
12.00 Sleep time – All the Toddler children will need to sleep at this time during the day. The children are fully supervised during their sleep time.
2.00 Education through play – Children select from a variety of activities set up both inside and outside. Children are encouraged to complete their selected activity before moving onto a new area of play. Spontaneous play is also encouraged.
3.00 Mat time - The Toddlers enjoy another 10-15 minute story and song time for settling in preparation for afternoon tea. The children sing and act out a variety of songs and nursery rhymes, and listen to stories.
3.15 Afternoon Tea – (as morning tea)
3.45 Continuing education through play - A variety of activities are set up for the Toddlers. The children can choose their own activity inside or outside.
4.00 Music Time – All children are encouraged to participate in the music programme and the children enjoy this time immensely. We use a variety of music themes including music and movement, instruments, musical games and cultural music.
4.45 Rolling Late Snack - The rolling late snack encourages children to be independent, they are required to take themselves to the bathroom to wash their hands and join the late snack table and leave when they are ready.
Quiet Activities - Children are encouraged to participate in quiet activities including puzzles, books, games, blocks, cars etc while waiting for their parents / caregivers to collect them.
9.00 Mat time - Kiwis discussion time, puppets, stories, songs and actions, Nursery Rhymes, Maori language (phrases, songs and stories). We encourage communication, language development, listening, concentration skills and participation.
9.30 Morning Tea - The children are required to wash their hands and sit at the table for morning tea of biscuits, baking and fruit. Upon leaving the table they are required to wash their face and hands with facecloths.
10.00 Educational Activities - Qualified and experienced teachers plan educational programmes for the Kiwi Group. A number of activities are organised for the children to encourage and assist in their development. Activities include dramatic play, play dough, art activities, maths games, reading and storytelling, ball games, obstacle courses, sand and water play.
Through participating in the planned activities set out for the children, the children learn communication skills, social skills, listening skills, participation, turn-taking, development of fine and gross motor skills, manipulative skills and concentration skills.
11.45 Mat time - The Kiwis enjoy a 15 minute story and song time for settling in preparation for lunch. The children sing and act out a variety of songs and nursery rhymes, and listen to stories.
12.00 Lunch - The Kiwis wash their hands and sit at the table for lunch. They are encouraged to use their manners and are reminded of healthy eating practices.
12.30 Sleep and rest time – Most children within the Kiwi group will need to sleep during the day. Those that do not sleep are required to rest and read books.
1.30 Education through play – Children select from a variety of activities set up both inside and outside. Children are encouraged to complete their selected activity before moving onto a new area of play. Spontaneous play is also encouraged.
3.00 Mat time - This is a joint mat time with the Kiwis and Tuataras where the children participate in songs, stories and games.
3.15 Afternoon Tea – (as morning tea)
3.45 Continuing education through play - A variety of activities are set up for the kiwis. The children can choose their own activity inside or outside.
4.00 Music Time – All children are encouraged to participate in the music programme and the children enjoy this time immensely. We use a variety of music themes including music and movement, instruments, musical games and cultural music.
4.45 Rolling Late Snack - The rolling late snack encourages children to be independent, they are required to take themselves to the bathroom to wash their hands and join the late snack table and leave when they are ready.
Quiet Activities - Children are encouraged to participate in quiet activities including puzzles, books, games, blocks, cars etc while waiting for their parents / caregivers to collect them.
9.00 Mat time - Tuataras “Show and Tell” discussion time, puppets, stories, songs, Nursery Rhymes, Maori language (phrases, songs and stories). We encourage communication, language development, listening and concentration skills.
9.30 Morning Tea - The children are required to wash their hands and sit at the table for morning tea of biscuits, baking and fruit. Upon leaving the table they are required to wash their face and hands with facecloths.
10.00 Educational Activities - Qualified and experienced teachers plan educational programmes for the Tuatara Group. A number of activities are organised for the children to encourage and assist in their development. Activities include dramatic play, play dough, art activities, maths games, reading and storytelling, ball games, obstacle courses, sand and water play.
Through participating in the planned activities set out for the children, the children learn communication skills, social skills, listening skills, participation, turn-taking, development of fine and gross motor skills, manipulative skills and concentration skills.
11.45 Mat time - The Tuataras enjoy a 15 minute story and song time for settling in preparation for lunch. The children sing and act out a variety of songs and nursery rhymes, and listen to stories.
12.00 Lunch - The Tuataras are encouraged to serve themselves to develop self-help skills including pouring their own drinks, choosing their own sandwiches, assisting with the serving of lunch, and after lunch will assist with the table clearing.
12.30 Quiet activities for non-sleepers and resters including puzzles and stories.
1.00 Preschool - This programme has been designed specifically for children in preparation for school. One topic from the school curriculum is covered each day. These include maths, science, literacy, culture, art and food technology. Examples of activities include shape and number games, writing, and reading, making their own stories and cooking. The children will work through different concepts, i.e., sorting, serialisation, patterning, measuring, mass, sizes, shapes, changing matter, energy, motion, force, investigation, exploration, questioning, and growing confidence in reading, writing and language.
1.30 Education through play – Children select from a variety of activities set up both inside and outside. Children are encouraged to complete their selected activity before moving onto a new area of play. Spontaneous play is also encouraged.
3.00 Mat time - This is a joint mat time with the Kiwis and Tuataras where the children participate in songs, stories and games.
3.15 Afternoon Tea – (as morning tea)
3.45 Continuing education through play - A variety of activities are set up for the Tuataras. The children can choose their own activity inside or outside.
4.00 Music Time – All children are encouraged to participate in the music programme and the children enjoy this time immensely. We use a variety of music themes including music and movement, instruments, musical games and cultural music.
4.45 Rolling Late Snack - The rolling late snack encourages children to be independent, they are required to take themselves to the bathroom to wash their hands and join the late snack table and leave when they are ready.
Quiet Activities - Children are encouraged to participate in quiet activities including puzzles, books, games, blocks, cars etc while waiting for their parents / caregivers to collect them.