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Napier Staff

Our staff are passionate about what they do, love children and are committed to providing stable, nurturing relationships and learning opportunities for Village Kids.

Janine (JJ) Higgins

Napier Centre Manager

Bachelor of  Teaching ECE

My name is Janine Higgins, or J.J as I am often referred to and I am the Napier Centre Manager. I have lived in Gisborne for the past 20 years with my husband and two teenage sons and have recently relocated to Hawke's Bay. 

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    Amanda Bolesworth

    Head Teacher - Gecko Room

    Diploma of Teaching in ECE

    Building strong relationships with children and whanau is an important part of Amanda's practice. She feels strongly about teaching and learning in a fun and interactive way through following and extending children's interests.

     

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      Hanna Smaling

      Head Teacher - Kiwi Room

      Degree in Early Childhood Education

      Hanna is passionate about children and enjoys being part of their learning and development. She constantly strives for the very best for children, listening to and responding to them in ways that are respectful to them. Hanna is committed to and encourages others to be advocates for the children in our care.

        Melissa Hall

        Head Teacher - Kea Room

        Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

        My name is Mel and I was born in Hawkes Bay. I believe in children experiencing hands-on learning. Art and messy play is one area I really value, as well as the importance of whānau relationships in the centre.

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          Ange Townshend

          Head Teacher – Tuatara Room

          Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education in Primary Education

          Ange has been teaching in early childhood for 20 years and has a passion for literacy and books, and incorporates this into her teaching of preschoolers.

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            Lynley Kite

            Administration Manager

            Lynley has been with Village Kids since we opened in Napier in 2000, and loves being part of a diverse, focused and amazing team of teachers and support staff. She feels strongly about ensuring that not only the children but their family/whanau are supported in our Centre.

             

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              Annie Gower

              Childcare Consultant

              Annie has had many years experience within the childcare sector. Annie is extremely passionate about placing children in the homes of loving and nurturing Educarers or in our Early Learning Centres, the choice is yours.

               

               

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                Marilyn van Asch

                Centre's Operations Manager

                Marilyn is one of the Directors of Village kids Childcare Centre Ltd. Village Kids opened its doors in June 1992 and since then Marilyn has worked in partnership with parents to ensure that Village Kids continues to offer a service that meets the needs of it families. 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                  We Offer

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                  Flexible hours to suit the family

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                  Affordable childcare fees, no additional fees charged

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                  Fun learning opportunities for children

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                  Individual education programmes which are developed for each child

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                  Winz subsidies for those families who are eligible

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                  ECE subsidies for those families who have children over 3 years of age

                  OUR FEES

                  • From $5.00 per hour
                  • Maximum $250.00 for the week
                  • Nappies provided free of charge
                  • Lunches provided free of charge (except Fridays which is our lunchbox day and is provided by home)
                  • FREE 20 ECE hours for 3 & 4 years olds (up to 6 hours per day and 20 hours per week) – no additional charges
                  • WINZ subsidies for eligible families.
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                  OPENING HOURS

                  Monday to Friday
                  6:45 am – 6:00 pm
                  Closed Public Holidays

                  “Welcoming and respectful interactions between teachers and children are evident. Teachers draw on a range of strategies to engage children in sustained converasations. Children confidently approach teachers for support and assistance.”
                  Education Review Office (ERO)

                  it is hard to express the extreme gratitude and appreciation that Mike and I have for everything that you have done for both our daughter and our son over the years. Village Kids Havelock North Preschool Centre is an exceptional team of people who have an everlasting effect on so many children (and famlies). We could not have dreamed of a better place for our children to begin their education. A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

                  Mike & Amanda

                  We can’t thank you enough for all you have done for our son since starting at Village Kids Havelock North Baby and Preschool Centres. He has loved every minute with you all and it’s been great to see how much he has learnt and grown. We will all miss you very much – we’ll have to have another one so we can come back.

                  Rhonda & David

                  I am super, super stoked with how easy the whole process has been dealing with Village Kids Home Based. Annie has been so accommodating and lovely towards us! I even cried the first time I spoke to her because I was so overwhelmed with choices of childcare providers and she quickly made me feel as though we had made the right decision. I have nothing but amazing things to say about Annie, I can call her anytime and she is so quick to answer any of my questions, help with WINZ applications, come to my house or work to do paperwork! She is nothing short of a superstar!

                  Abbe

                  Both my boys attended Village Kids Havelock North Preschool Centre and loved it, both leaving for school fully prepared and ready. I like how the teachers take time every day to tell me what my child has been up to, and I like their use of Facebook so I can see what they have been doing too. The boys have been happy and well cared for, and created some strong friendships, as well as learning an array of skills. Thanks team!

                  Josephine

                  Thank you for all of the things you have done for my son over the past few years.You all have been there for him many times and shared with us many things that have happened. I know that my son takes with him many values and virtues fostered by Village Kids Havelock North Preschool staff that will support him through the next few years. Many, many thanks.

                  Stef

                  Would highly recommend Village Kids Napier, my daughters in home carer finished late last year so I decided to leave finding a new day care until the beginning of the year. I’m glad I found Village Kids Napier, the staff have been so helpful and great at communicating how my daughter is going. There’s never ending activities and wholesome meals. Thanks for everything:)

                  Katarina

                  THANK YOU to the wonderful Napier Centre staff who work over the whole Xmas period. I couldn’t ask for anywhere better for my daughter to attend she is so happy and the Napier Centre staff are truely awesome!

                  Julie

                  Awesome environment for my son, his teachers go well above and beyond what I expect even to the point of a teacher using her own time to train and help with my autistic son. My son and I give a A+++++ rating Napier Centre and to the staff.

                  Dwayne

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                  Philosophy

                  We believe, at Village Kids that every child is a taonga – treasure and will learn best when both teachers and the learning environment affirm and support children holistically; which is underpinned by the Early Childhood Curriculum – Te Whariki.

                  The values of Paua are unique to us and are interwoven into our culture to ensure we work collaboratively, as a community of learners. We recognise and share our New Zealand dual culture and heritage and we value our joint partnership with parents, whanau and the wider community.

                  Our Tamariki – Children We believe children learn best when they have:

                  Our Whanau – Family

                  We believe children learn best when:

                  Our Kaiako – Teachers

                  We believe children learn best when teachers are:

                  PAUA Values:

                  Play – have fun with children & teachers, laugh with each other & work with a passion
                  Appreciate others – be respectful to children, whanau, colleagues, give positive feedback & give thanks
                  Understand your attitude – you choose your attitude, be positive, friendly, supportive & caring
                  Attention to others – build reciprocal relationships and trust, by being responsive, empowering & honest

                  Philosophy – OSCAR

                  We believe, at Village Kids that every child is a taonga – treasure and will learn best when both teachers and the environment affirm and support children holistically.

                  The values of Paua are unique to us and are interwoven into our culture to ensure we work collaboratively, as a community of learners.

                  We recognise and share our New Zealand dual culture and heritage and we value our joint partnership with parents, whanau and the wider community.

                  Our Tamariki – Children

                  We believe children learn best when they have:

                  Our Whanau – Family

                  We believe children learn best when:

                  Our Kaiako – Teachers

                  We believe children learn best when teachers are:

                  PAUA Values:

                  Play – have fun with children & teachers, laugh with each other & work with a passion
                  Appreciate others – be respectful to children, whanau, colleagues, give positive feedback & give thanks
                  Understand your attitude – you choose your attitude, be positive, friendly, supportive & caring
                  Attention to others – build reciprocal relationships and trust, by being responsive, empowering & honest