How to enroll my child or children for Dream Educator?

After your initial enquiry, we'll give you enrolment forms to complete and return. Additionally, we'll need copies of your child's ID and immunisation records. We'll offer you a choice of Educators (where possible) in your area and arrange a suitable visit time with your child. If desired, we can accompany you for added support.

When choosing an Educator, take time to ensure they're a good fit for your child and whānau. Remember, the Educator can decline if they're not comfortable with the arrangements. Before the start date, spend time with your child and the Educator. This helps everyone get to know each other before care begins.

Good communication is vital between yourself and your Educator.

Please share any details with your Educators to help provide the best care and education for your child. This includes routines such as sleeping and toilet training. Also, inform them about health issues and behavior management tips for optimal care and education.

At the start of care, your Educator will give you a routine form to complete.

Throughout the day, our Educators can keep in touch with you using photos, texts, and our online platform, Educa. You'll have many opportunities to be involved in your child's learning journey and offer feedback.

Please ensure you provide a healthy, nutritious lunchbox and a water bottle for your child. Additionally, remember all our playgroups are nut-free. Also, make sure your child has adequate and appropriate clothing. It is important that they have a change of clothes so that they are free to play and get messy. Your child will need a hat appropriate for the weather and sun block in the summer. If your child is in nappies, please ensure you supply enough nappies and wipes. Alternatively, you can arrange with your Educator if you'd like them to supply them.

Car Seats

Parents/caregivers must provide an approved child restraint for car trips. For instance, we won't transport any child without a restraint suitable for their age. Child restraints include: infant restraints ( baby capsules) restraints for older babies, toddlers and preschool children (car seats) booster seats for preschool and school-aged children. You can either leave your own restraint or we may assist in providing one.

We strive to meet your required childcare hours, and with a variety of Educators flexibility of hours can be considered. In fact, most Educators offer flexibility, with some even providing weekend and early start options.

Each week, parents/caregivers must sign weekly timesheets. This requirement comes from the Ministry of Education, and timesheets reflect your child's enrolled hours.

Please arrive and collect your child at the arranged times. If there are changes, notify your Educator. Additionally, any changes to your child's enrolment must be agreed upon and documented using a change of hours form.

10 days notice must be given for all leave. All leave may incur a holding fee and this should be discussed at the time of enrollment with your Educator.

If 10 days notice of leave is not given then full fees will apply.

Child illness

Your Educator isn't obliged to care for ill children. So, if your child becomes ill while in care, you may need to collect them immediately.

Additionally, if your child has diarrhoea or vomits, they must stay away from care for at least 48 hours after the last episode. Furthermore, if your child has a contagious or infectious disease, they should stay away from the Educator's home until they're no longer contagious.

Educator illness

If you're finishing care for your child, you need to give two weeks' notice.