Cromwell Early Learning Centre
Affordable fees
20 free ECE hours available for children 3+ years
Kia ora koutou katoa and welcome!
Kia ora koutou katoa and welcome!
About this centre
Cromwell Early Learning Centre is a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment with spacious areas to stimulate and develop your child’s natural curiosities.
- Your child will be inspired and stimulated by our rich array of play-based experiences in our indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Our tamariki love to play in the secret cave and explore our community.
- We have a vegetable garden and fruit trees that our tamariki help tend to and we often bake using ingredients from these.
Flexible hours
Open 8:00am-5:00pm
0–6 years
Individualised support, guidance and resources
Affordable fees
20 free ECE hours available for children 3+ years
Large outdoors
Safe, spacious and fun outdoor environment adjoining the Cromwell Greenway, surrounded by mountains
Expertise and knowledge
Registered ECE Teachers focused on leading local curriculum strongly connected to local schools
BYO lunch box
Parents provide lunch boxes for their tamariki. We are a nut free centre
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More about us
Convenience
Our aim is to create the best conditions for your child's learning, wellbeing and care. We also know how important it is to give you the convenience you need and reassurance that your child is in safe hands. Our central location, loving team and tailored environment are all waiting to be discovered by your whānau.
Part and Full day options, and Storypark - our online parent communication tool, are just some of the ways we try to make things a little easier for parents. Local excursions, delicious meals and fun activities are just the beginning when it comes to being the best we can be for your child.
Engaging environment
Our happy and nurturing environment will inspire, stimulate and empower your child to learn in their own unique way. The outdoor spaces challenge and excite the imagination, while our spacious and light filled indoor areas offer room for reading, rest, and engaging indoor learning experiences. Our children love the sandpit, playing dressups, with puzzles, singing waiata and enjoying the many natural play areas they have to discover.
Staff who nurture and inspire
Our qualified and experienced teachers are committed to caring for and nurturing your child. They build a strong connection with each child throughout their early learning journey and go out of their way to ensure every child feels supported and their unique needs are met.
Our teachers create positive opportunities for your child to develop physically, mentally and emotionally. They help guide your child as they navigate new friendships, master new skills and build independence and resilience to get ready for school and lay the foundations for lifelong learning.
Connecting with the outdoors
We only know who we are, by knowing where we come from. That's why building a strong connection with nature and our local community is so important. We believe it helps your child develop a sense of belonging and identity and positively influences their learning experiences.
We're so lucky to have so many wonderful options on our doorstep here in Cromwell. We grow our own vegetable and herbs in our garden and have weekly local activities we enjoy.
Nutrition and wellbeing
We provide nutritious snacks to support physical and mental development. The children also love being involved and we use the vegetables and herbs we grow, in our meals.
Your child will enjoy:
- Morning snack
- Afternoon snack
Our centre is nut free and we're happy to cater for any allergy or other dietary requirements as required.
Fees and subsidies
We want to make your child's early learning and care experience as affordable as possible. We are a not for profit organisation, so everything we do goes back into supporting your child, the centre and our community.
Our fees include:
- Quality education, care and activities provided by our team of teachers
- Healthy cooked lunch and snacks
- Local outings
Did you know you may eligible for fee and ECE subsidies? Talk to our Centre Manager for further information.
What's happening
Learning through play
Our team of teachers are guided by Te Whariki – NZ’s Early Childhood Curriculum. They work closely with your child and respond to their unique curiosities by creating an environment that is reflective of each child's needs.
Connecting with whānau
Our whole community benefits from families and whanau being involved in our centre and their children's learning. Connecting with you via Storypark and celebrating festivals are just some of the ways we include families and whānau.
Community Connection
From growing their own veggies and herbs in our veggie patch to local excursions in the community, we constantly look for ways for your child to explore the connection between their community, their environment and themselves.
Stay in touch with Storypark
We use Storypark to record and communicate learning as it happens via photos, video, audio and observations within a secure online environment. Parents and whānau can receive instant feedback and plan new ways to extend their child’s unique interests and abilities.
Testimonials
“Our son has recently started and he is incredibly happy and settled. He always has positive stories from his day and wants to race through the door! Our family is extremely happy with our choice.”
Kirsty Cromwell“Great staff, friendly services, children are safe and cared for like at home, great play experiences.”
Rachael Cromwell“Amazing people and amazing for my child. He has learnt so much, they’ve always been helpful with me too.”
Sarah Cromwell
