Please feel free to call or email if you have questions not answered here. Alternatively please do arrange a visit to UELC, we welcome prospective whanau to come and look around our home away from home centre.
What are the centre’s hours?
7.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. We operate throughout school holidays but are closed on public holidays.
What age do we take children from?
3 months - to 5 years.
What is our Child to Staff Ratio?
For children aged under 2 years we have 1:3 (Ministry of Education regulation is 1:5).
For children aged 2-3 years we have a ratio of 1:4 (Ministry of Education regulation is 1:10).
For children aged 3-5 years we have a ratio of 1:8 (Ministry of Education regulation is 1:10).
Do we provide meals for children?
Yes, we have 2 cooks and provide all meals and cater to special dietary requirements.
Parents provide their own formula for infants.
What is the minimum booking?
2 days per week.
Do we take casual bookings?
Sorry, no we don't.
Are our teachers all trained?
90% of our teachers are trained, registered teachers.