READ FULL REPORT HERE At the time of the review, ERO found the service was taking reasonable steps to meet regulatory standards. Background Pelorus Community Preschool Kōhungahunga o Te Hoiere is a community-based early childhood service governed by a parent committee. Almost a third of enrolled children are Māori, and a small number have Pacific heritages. The service has addressed the aspects of non-compliance identified in the March 2021 ERO report. Summary of Review Findings The service curriculum provides a language-rich environment that supports children’s learning. It acknowledges and reflects the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua. The curriculum supports the right of each child to be confident in their own culture, and encourages children to understand and respect each other’s cultures. Adults providing education and care engage in meaningful, positive interactions to enhance children’s learning and nurture reciprocal relationships. A philosophy expresses the service’s beliefs, values, and attitudes about the provision of early childhood education and care. The design and layout of the premises support the provision of different types of indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the number, ages, and abilities of children attending. Key Next Steps Next steps include: more consistently showing children’s developing capabilities and progression of learning in relation to the learning outcomes from Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. Next ERO Review The next ERO review is likely to be an Akarangi | Quality Evaluation. Patricia Davey Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE) 27 September 2023

Fees Attendance fee is $8.00 per hour Payment for fees will be one week in advance by direct credit. All booked hours will be charged for. As a community preschool, fundraising and family involvement help us keep fees as affordable as possible while supporting the long-term sustainability of our preschool. 20 Hours ECE PCP offers 20 hours of ECE for children aged 3, 4 and 5 years. In accordance with Ministry of Education policy, the first 20 hours of attendance per week are free for eligible children aged 3, 4 and 5 years, up to a maximum of 6 hours per day. A copy of your child's birth certificate must be sighted at the time of enrolment. Any attendance in excess of 20 hours per week, or more than 6 hours in a single day, will be charged at a rate of $8.00 per hour (including GST). To receive 20 Hours ECE funding, a completed Attestation Form is required. Outstanding Fees We warmly encourage parents with outstanding fees to approach the Preschool Manager to arrange a suitable payment plan to repay arrears. A child's place may not be guaranteed to be held when fees are outstanding. Fees that remain outstanding for longer than 4 weeks will be handed over to a debt collection service and all costs involved will be passed on to the payer in default.

Our preschool is open: Children aged 2 years and over: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. Children aged under 2 years: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm. Children are welcome to attend for the hours that best suit their needs and family routines. To support continuity of learning, relationships and participation in our programme, we encourage children to attend for the full day where possible. Preschool Holidays The Preschool will be closed on Public Holidays, for one week during the July school holidays and for two weeks over the Christmas holiday period. There will no charge on the days that the preschool is closed. Dates of this close down period will be notified to parents in November each year.

As a community preschool, our families are an important part of what makes our centre so special. When you enrol, you automatically become a member of our preschool society and join our supportive preschool village. We encourage families to contribute in ways that suit them, whether that's helping out at fundraisers, donating grocery items for fundraising events, attending working bees, assisting with small maintenance tasks, or supporting special activities throughout the year. Parent involvement helps us keep fees as affordable as possible, and supports the long-term sustainability of our preschool, while creating a warm and connected environment for our tamariki.

A back pack or bag containing: (Please ensure everything is clearly named) Lunch box (morning/afternoon tea and lunch – healthy choices, i.e. fruit, sandwiches, veggie sticks with hummus/salsa, cooked cold veges, boiled eggs, crackers, rice/pasta dishes, cheese, yoghurt, cold meats, plain popcorn) Drink bottle of water Full change of clothes (including underwear) Wet bag for wet, dirty, or soiled clothing Sunhat (essential from the beginning of October through to the end of April Warm hat, warm jacket or raincoat as required so the kids can get outside whatever the weather Enough nappies for the days attending each week (if required) Expressed Breast Milk or Formula (if required) Medication (if required) Sleeping bag/blanket if your child is likely to need a rest during the day

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