Session Times

Natural Wonders Early Learning Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. We offer a range of options to suit the children and families in the community.

Half Day
1 of 2 Sessions
8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm

School Day
Any six hours between 8:30am – 3:30pm

Full days
Monday to Friday
7:30am-5pm

20 hours ECE

In NZ all three, four and five year old children are entitled to receive Early Childhood Education for six hours a day, 20 hours a week at no charge.

We offer 20 hours ECE free for children aged three, four and five via the following sessions:

  • 5 x 4 hour sessions, completely free (limit of 1 session per day)     
  • 3 school days, any 6 hours between 8:30am-3:30pm, completely free

On enrolment:

  • We have a $30 non-refundable enrolment fee. This fee contains a wet bag for your child to keep in your child’s bag for accidents, wet and messy play.
  • Fees are to be paid a week in advance by direct credit or cash.
  • Invoices for payment are issued weekly.
  • WINZ subsidies are available for those who are eligible.
  • We recommend and require a minimum of two sessions per week.
  • Statutory and absent days will be charged at normal rate

Please contact us for a fee schedule.

We offer a 10% discount for siblings attending the Centre. We also offer a holiday rate where one weeks’ notice has been given. The holiday rate is based at 50% and may only be taken for two weeks over the year; In the event that the Centre will be closed over the Christmas period fees will not be charged for this time.

Licensed Centre for Children
3 Months to 5 Years

Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:30am to 5:00pm