Ratio
Ages
Opening Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Location
Room Details
For children aged 3 to 6 years, the Pūkeko Room provides an exciting environment where children can begin exploring the world around them. Our educators create a range of engaging activities that support motor skill development, language acquisition, and social interaction. With plenty of opportunities for creative play, the Pūkeko Room helps your child grow their independence and confidence in a safe, supervised setting.
Sleeping Area
Ages 3.5 - 5 Years
ECE Hours Available
Your Childs Day
At Island Bay Childcare, we carefully design each day to support your child’s growth, learning, and well-being. Our daily routine offers a balance of structured activities and free play, creating an engaging and nurturing environment where children thrive. Nappy changes run throughout the day depending on the child’s home routine.
Welcome and child-led play
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Mat time and morning tea
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Combination of teacher-led and child-led play inside and outside
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Mat time and lunch
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Combination of teacher-led and child-led play inside and outside
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Afternoon tea
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Combination of teacher-led and child-led play inside and outside with a late snack provided
2:45 PM - 6:00 PM
FAQ: Common Questions
Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section provides answers to common inquiries about Curious Minds Centres. We understand that choosing the right childcare for your child is a significant decision, and we are here to help you make an informed choice.
Curious Minds Queenstown operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
We provide morning tea, and afternoon tea each day, catering to various dietary needs to keep your child nourished and energised.
Yes, we have in-house relievers. This ensures your child is cared for by familiar staff, maintaining continuity even when regular teachers are unavailable.
We pride ourselves on excellent staff retention. By offering full pay parity, we attract and retain high-quality educators, ensuring a consistent teaching team for your child’s learning and development.
At Curious Minds Childcare, we prioritise your child's safety and development by maintaining adult-to-child ratios that surpass government standards. This commitment ensures that your child receives attentive care and the freedom to explore their world safely at all times.
We believe in a play-based, child-led approach to early childhood education. Our programmes are grounded in Te Whāriki, which are designed to promote cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development through engaging and hands-on activities
We hold bi-annual parent-teacher meetings to discuss your child’s progress and development. These meetings provide an excellent opportunity for in-depth conversations about your child’s learning journey.
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Room Leaders
We've got 3 rooms at Island Bay to perfectly match your young ones age and requirements. Catering for babies, toddlers and young kids ages 0.5 - 5 years old.
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