A typical daily learning routine

Note: Infants have a key teacher who will know and follow your child's unique routine (eg. when to sleep, preferred wrap).

7.30am - Welcome children & family/whānau
Activities/Child led learning
9.15am - Mat Time Hui
9.30am - Morning Tea Kai
Activities/Child led learning
11.15am - Mat Time Hui
11.30am - Lunch Kai
12.00pm - Sleep (or rest for non-sleepers)
Activities/Child led learning
2.15pm - Mat Time Hui
2.30pm - Afternoon Tea Kai
Activities/Child led learning
5.00pm - Light Snack Kai
5.30pm - Farewell children Haere rā

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Rototuna Early Education Centre

A typical daily learning routine

Note: Infants have a key teacher who will know and follow your child's unique routine (eg. when to sleep, preferred wrap).

Hours

Monday-Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
* Daily charge applies.

Contact

P 07 853 8157

A 25 Strathmore Drive, Hamilton

E rototuna@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Rototuna Early Education Centre

Rototuna Early Education Waikato is a purpose built centre adjacent to Rototuna Primary. The centre is licensed for 50 children and is staffed by trained, qualified teachers. Rototuna Early Education Waikato is well-respected for delivering high-quality childcare in Hamilton.

Separate Learning Areas (approx ages)
Pēpi Room: 3 months - 20 months
Teina Room: 20 months - 3 years
Tuakana Room: 3 years - School

Provide inclusive, high quality early education & care.
Warm & welcoming qualified staff who are passionate about caring and learning.
Teachers work with infants so that routines and a strong sense of belonging is nurtured.
Well resourced and large grassed outdoor play area framed by a gully backdrop
Cook prepares quality nutritious meals
Private online learning portfolios for parents (sharing photos, videos and stories about your child).
An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
In Partnership with Sports Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active & have fun!
Children develop social interaction and respect.
Learning is based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
Value family/whānau and centre partnership.
Opportunies are provided for children to explore and learn according to their individual needs and interests.
Commitment to reflect our bicultural heritage.
Transition to school programme.

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Why choose us?

Our qualified staff carefully plan programmes that fulfil the early childhood curriculum. We aim to ensure children are competent, confident and successful learners. Children will learn and develop:

A strong foundation in reading, writing and maths
Art, creativity, music and dance skills
An understanding of sustainability and their environment
The importance of New Zealand's heritage
Social skills, behaviour management and manners
Self confidence
Learning skills such as independence, creativity and curiosity
Friendships that may last throughout their schooling
Relationships with consistent, familiar teachers
To understand and operate within a structured routine

Teachers provide learning extensions that prepare you child for school which include numeracy & numbers, literacy & language, nature & science, computers & technology, puzzles & games, creative arts, sand & water play, trips, transition to school programme, child friendships… and more!

Children work together at mat time to share daily information, stories, songs, movement, drama & waiata, etc.

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Centre Manager

Robert -BTcg(ECE)

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Hear what parents have to say

Staff always make you feel very welcome, our child is very happy and settled."

From a parent at
Rototuna Early Education Centre

"The backyard provides a nice and safe environment for kids to run around.

From a parent at
Rototuna Early Education Centre