Childcare Assistance Update
Effective 1 April 2023, more people will be eligible for subsidy and the hourly subsidy rates will increase.
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April 2023
October 2022
Big Wedding Wonders
One of our Kaiako, Shanika got married. We as a team decided to decorate her venue as her gift
February 2021
Take a look at what we have been up to this month!
Our tamariki have been making the most of the beautiful weather this month! We have been keeping cool with water play, and challenging our minds and bodies with indoor and outdoor activities!
November 2020
Living world at Little Wonders Pegasus
In the nursery the children are learning how to care for our living world, and one part of this focus is helping to look after our environment, particularly our gardens. Today the children were able to help plant some seeds from the New World Little Garden range.
October 2019
United Nations at Little Wonders Greenmeadows
Different cultures from around the world were embraced and celebrated last Thursday, as staff and children at Little Wonders Greenmeadows honoured United Nations Day.
September 2019
Let it Snow
Little Wonders Glendowie's much-anticipated Snow Day saw tamariki don puffer jackets and gumboots for a day of snow-filled fun and adventure.
Conservation Week at Little Wonders Greenmeadows
Our tamariki celebrated Conservation Week by planting some carrots around our garden. Children also went for a community walk, had a picnic amidst nature and picked up rubbish around park.
Supporting Daffodil Day at Little Wonders Oamaru
Little Wonders Oamaru loves to support their local community, and the recent Daffodil Day provided the perfect opportunity for children and teachers to get behind a great cause.
August 2019
Supporting Ronald McDonald House at Little Wonders Oamaru
Little Wonders Oamaru put together a gift basket recently for Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch.
Wondrous Wobble Boards
The children at Little Wonders Oamaru have been doing a lot of wobbling lately, thanks to a generous donation from the Waitaki Woodturners Guild.
July 2019
Building Skills Through Carpentry
A new carpentry table at Little Wonders Pegasus has been boosting skills and providing endless hours of fun.
May 2019
Book Fair Week
The tamariki and kaiako have been working on a special book fair event at Little Wonders Timaru.
Life Lessons Straight from the Garden
Last week the children at Little Wonders Pegasus helped pull out the centre’s old tomato plants and spent time getting their fingers dirty, digging the soil to prepare for fresh crops.
Celebrating the Past and the Future
A decade of learning, caring and fun was celebrated at Little Wonders Oamaru last Friday (May 10), in a special event that attracted more than 90 locals.
April 2019
Easter Bunny came to Little Wonders, Oamaru
Last Thursday the Easter Bunny came to Little Wonders and hid some bliss balls wrapped in tin foil at Trent Street for us to find!
Little Wonders Oamaru Turns Ten
Little Wonders Oamaru is celebrating its 10 year anniversary, and we’re calling out to any families who have ever attended the centre to join in on the fun.
Wheel Day at Little Wonders St Kilda
Yesterday the Four Year Olds from Little Wonders St Kilda brought along their favourite ‘ride’ to participate in a ‘Wheels Day’ at the local park.
March 2019
Making Apple Crumble from Harvested Apples
Little Wonders Oamaru recently harvested some apples from their garden and made apple crumble!
Playball Friday’s!
Every Friday at Little Wonders Glendowie you are guaranteed to hear whistles, excitement, cheering and laughter coming from our preschool playground as our children enjoy our sports programme.
January 2019
Drama Room
Little Wonders Pegasus have created an amazing drama room. It is a beautiful space for role play, imaginative exploration and self-expression that they have spent this week creating. The staff and children are very excited about this new look.
September 2018
Clean Up New Zealand Week with Little Wonders Oamaru
Being part of a community initiative to Clean Up NZ taught our children about the importance of caring for the land -Manaaki whenua.
August 2018
The Wilderness Garden at Little Wonders Oamaru
In our Trent Street Wilderness Garden at Little Wonders Oamaru, the children are experiencing moving and movement, and being physically active which is an important part of everyday life.
April 2018
Little Wonders Oanaka Supports Food for Love
The staff and children at Little Wonders Oanaka have been contributing delicious baked goods to a local initiative called Food for Love, a group that provides home cooked meals to families or individuals that need a little help in the Wanaka area.
February 2018
Chinese New Year at Little Wonders Cromwell
Last week, Little Wonders Cromwell celebrated Chinese New Year.
Healthy Heart Day at Little Wonders Cromwell
Little Wonders Cromwell has been celebrating Healthy Heart for the duration of this week. The centre has raised over $200 for the Heart Foundation through various fun games and activities.