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    Childcare Services

  • Why choose Village Kids?

    • We are passionate about coordinating quality home based early childhood education and care for your child either in your own home with a nanny or in the home of an approved Educator.
       
    • We offer subsidies for all families to make home based care an affordable option.
       
    • We believe it takes a village to raise a child therefore other family members or family friends can apply to become an educator with us.
       
    • We love getting out and about in the community with regular excursions and playgroups. See our "Out & About" Gallery.

    • Regular visits from our qualified coordinators support both children and Educators in reaching their full potential.

  • 20 Hours ECE

    How it works

    • The government subsidises all children who attend early learning services.
    • 20 Hours ECE is a higher funding subsidy.
    • It means that if your child is 3, 4 or 5 year old and goes to Village Kids, the cost can be subsidised for up to 6 hours a day and up to 20 hours a week.
    • You can choose to use as many or as few hours of 20 Hours ECE as you want, up to 6 hours a day and 20 hours a week.

     

    How to apply

    • Village Kids offers 20 Hours ECE
    • If your child is 3, 4 or 5, you can apply for 20 Hours ECE when you enrol your child at Village Kids, or you can do it just before your child turns 3 if they are already enrolled.
    • Fill in the enrolment agreement on our website. The agreement includes an ‘attestation’, where you write and sign for the days and hours you are claiming as 20 Hours ECE. 20 Hours ECE cannot be claimed until you have completed the attestation.
    • You can choose which hours you want to claim for 20 Hours ECE – it can be for any hours that your child is enrolled.
    • As children must attend school from the age of 6, the last day that 20 Hours ECE can be claimed is the day before your child’s sixth birthday.
    • The subsidy is paid directly to Village Kids. You don’t have to apply separately to the Ministry of Education.

  • Our Educators

    Village Kids currently has Educators available in Nelson, Tahunanui, Stoke, Richmond, Wakefield, Riwaka & Motueka

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    Wendi Turner

    NELSON

    Hi, my name is Wendi and I live at the base of the Grampians near the hospital, with a revolving household of family members. Full time is my husband Kevin, my grandson (14) and my adult son, part time are my sons three children (9yrs, 7yrs and 5yr) and my brother who jumps back and forth between New Zealand and Australia. We also have a couple of daughters, partners and other children and grandchildren that spend time here...

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    Dee Simpson- Vogan

    NELSON CITY

    Kia ora my name is Dee and I started my childcare journey working in after school care and holiday programmes for children of different ages and children with special needs. I thoroughly enjoyed this but found my passion was with younger children so started my homebased care journey, which I did from July 2018 till July 2022...

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    Dee Wastney

    STOKE

    Hello, I'm Dee, I am a qualified, fully registered early childhood teacher following my passion of being an in-home childcare educator. I have many years’ experience working in both the centre and in-home environments with babies right through to 6year olds...

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    Sunanda Reddy

    STOKE

    Kia ora, I’m Sunanda and I live in Stoke. I have 2 fur-babies Mickey and Murphy. A home-based Montessori environment has been the dream for eleven years now, and I am beyond excited about
    sharing Montessori Lite, our beautiful wee space for 2.5 to six year olds, with your whanau!

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    Nicole Sutherland

    Aniseed Valley

    Kia ora! I'm Nicole and I have been a home-based educator since 1996. I offer home-based care in Aniseed Valley on our farm that we call Dandelion Farm. It is so incredibly rewarding to play an important part in children’s lives and to support them in their learning and growth...

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    Mel Johnson

    STOKE

    Kia ora, my name is Melanie Johnson and I am located in Stoke. I have been working in early childhood for the last 15 years and have a qualification in Home Based care I also have current First Aid certificate. I love home based care...

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    Maree Daubney

    RICHMOND

    Kia ora, my name is Maree and I am an educator with Village Kids ECE based in Richmond. I hold a current First Aid Certificate and Early Childhood certificate Level 4...

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    Gennavieve Walker

    RICHMOND

    Hello, my name is Gennavieve Walker, I am 30 years old, and I live in Richmond with my beautiful 4 year old boy and our very friendly fur baby Tessa, who is a 1 year old Black Lab. We love to explore in nature and adventure into the outdoors...

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    Bianca Wilson

    RICHMOND

    Kia ora, my name is Bianca Wilson, and I am a fully qualified and registered Teacher with 7 years experience in the Early Childhood sector. I live in Richmond with my two children Rylee (7) and Jordy (2) as well as our friendly little chihuahua Romeo. I am really excited to embark on this in home care journey...

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    Claire Busbridge

    WAKEFIELD

    My name is Claire and I have been a home-based Educator for the last 13 years. I have completed my Level 3 certificate in Early Childhood Education, currently studying for my Level 4, and I have a current First Aid Certificate...

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    Michelle Wilson

    RIWAKA

    Kia ora – my name is Michelle. I am an experienced Home-based Educator in the Riwaka/Motueka area. Being on the Motueka District Toy Library committee means we have access to all the resources they have to offer. This opportunity provides the children with choices to encourage their interests...

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    Sue Lis

    MOTUEKA

    I'm Sue and I have been an educator for just under 10 years. My work history includes employment in a variety of early childhood education settings, and work with children and young adults with special needs...

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    Nadia Goranson

    MOTUEKA

    Hey my names Nadia and I was a nanny for 16 years in Wellington as well as a live in nanny in London along with some childcare centre experiences. My husband and I have moved back to Motueka to be closer to family and raise our babies (3 years and 6 years) in our own home so they too can be raised in this beautiful town...

  • We value Relationships - Whanaungatanga

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    We believe that it takes a village to raise a child.

     

    We value the unique place of Maori as tangata whenua.

    We provide loving environments focused on safety, security, stability and trust. 

     

    We value relationships and aim to provide a home away from home environment for all children.

    Our tamariki are supported to grow, develop and learn - as they form relationships with each other and with others in the wider learning community. 

    We value tuakana teina relationships where tamariki of all ages learn from each other. 

     We provide flexible, affordable childcare options with small ratios.

     We have a passion for learning and continual growth.

  • E hara taku toa I te toa takitahi, he toa takitini

    My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective

  • Village Kids Curriculum

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    Relationships

    Te Whāriki: Well-being

    Tamariki will have opportunities to learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people places and things. Loving reciprocal relationships foster a sense of trust, warmth and security.

     

    He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!

    What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

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    Collaboration

    Te Whāriki: Belonging

    Tamariki will develop a strong sense of connection, as a community of learners. Within the community the ability to work together, tuakana teina especially, is encouraged and valued. Acceptance is the norm and the curriculum is inclusive, ensuring everyone knows that they have a place. There is respect.

     

    Whāia te kotahitanga o te wairua. Mā te rangimarie me te aroha e paihere.

    Pursue unity of spirit. Be bound together by peace and love.

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    Identity

    Te Whāriki: Contribution

    Tamariki will know the value of their identity, language and culture. Equitable opportunities will recognise and enhance their mana.

    Tamariki will engage and understand the cultural richness within the community that supports them. They will develop understanding of, and connection to, the diverse cultural narratives that enrich their lives.

     

    Tū mai e moko. Te whakaata o ō mātua. Te moko o ō tīpuna. Stand strong, O moko.

    The reflection of your parents. The blueprint of your ancestors.

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    Communication

    Te Whāriki: Communication

    Tamariki will connect to and explore their feelings. They will develop strategies that enable them to express their needs, in ways that nurture the development of positive relationships with others. Tamariki will explore the world of Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and The Arts.

     

    Ka whāngaia, ka tupu, ka puāwai.

    That which is nurtured blossoms and grows.

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    Sense Making

    Te Whāriki: Exploration

    Tamariki will be curious and confident, leading their own interests and learning through a play-based curriculum. Within this curriculum tamariki can try out ideas and develop working theories, in both familiar experiences and new opportunities.

     

    Mā te rongo, ka mōhio, mā te mōhio, ka mārama, mā mārama, ka mātau, mā te mātau, ka ora

    From listening comes knowledge, from knowledge comes understanding, from understanding comes wisdom, form wisdom comes well-being.

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    Approved by the Ministry of Education, Village Kids Limited upholds the Licensing Criteria for Home-Based Education and Care Services (2008) and the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations amended 2021.

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