Ratio
Ages
Opening Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Location
Room Details
The Tūi Room is the perfect environment for children aged 6 months to 2 years, providing them with a calm and secure space to grow and develop. Our experienced educators focus on creating meaningful connections with each child, offering responsive care that supports emotional and physical development. The Tūi Room includes sensory activities, music, and soft play to engage your childrens senses and stimulate early learning.
Nursery
Ages 6 Months - 2 Years
1:4 Teacher / Child Ratio
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.
Have More Questions?
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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