Pre-School Activities

Dance

FOCUS PLAYGROUP
A relaxed, friendly community playgroup for caregivers and preschool children. We provide a number of activities: music & movement, art & craft and a variety of educational toys. Join us for morning tea and meet some new people in your area. Caregivers are required to help with setting and cleaning up, and cater  once a term for morning tea.  Number restrictions may apply, so please come along with your child(ren) and register your interest in joining a weekly playgroup.
Day                  Mon, Wed & Fri during school term
Time                 9.00 – 11.15am
Cost                 $3 per child or $5 per family
Contact             Dawn 575-1900

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Songs and musical playtime for the under 5’s. Great way to meet other mothers and children at an informal and friendly activity on a casual basis and celebrate the end of each term with a china tea party.  No bookings necessary just come along. China Tea Party following the last session of each term on the last Thursday at 10.30am – See Tiny Tots Tea Parties
Day/Time          Mondays – 10.00 – 10.30am / Thursdays – 9.15 – 9.45am & 10.00 – 10.30am
Start Date         Term 1 7 February / 11 February
Term 2 5 May / 8 May
Cost                 $3 per child or $5 per family - pay as you go
Contact             575-6098

TINY TOTS TEA PARTIES
ONCE A TERM we have a cup & saucer tea party plus a time of singing for pre-schoolers.  This follows the Music & Movement session but all pre-schoolers are welcome.  Hosted by Rev. Pauline Stewart.
Day/Time          Thursdays 10.30am
Date :               
Term 1 : 17 April
Term 2 : 3 July
Cost                 $2 per child
Contact             575-6098 

EASTERN BAYS TOY LIBRARY
A wide range of toys and activities for loan to families with preschool children.
Day/Time          Mon, Tues, Weds – 9.00 -11.00am
Saturdays 9.00 -12.00noon
Start Date         Open all year except school and Christmas holidays or when advised.
Contact             For inquiries 575-8845

SMALL MIRACLES PRESCHOOL
Regular sessional care following NZ Curriculum of Early Childhood Te Whariki.
Day                  Monday - Friday during school term
Time                 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 12.00 – 3.00pm / 9.00 – 3.00pm
Fun to learn 4 year old programme
Day/Time          Monday – 12.30 – 3.00
                        Friday – 12.30 – 3.00
Contact             Small Miracles Preschool 575-9837
We offer up to 20 hours free ECE

OUTREACH GROUP
A get together of mothers, babes and toddlers.  A chance to meet other mothers and the Minister.  Good conversation and morning tea, held at the Ministers home.
Day                  Last Friday of the month.
Time                 10.30am – 12.00 Noon
Contact             Lindy Minnaar 585-1615