Kia ora Kids at Home Childcare 5

"The coordinator is developing a good quality programme for children. Appropriate planning and assessment practices guide programmes for children."

Good quality planning and assessment; Te Whāriki evident; opportunity to increase challenge and creativity.

"Good practices for monitoring children's wellbeing, health and safety are maintained, particularly for those children under two years of age."

Strong monitoring of wellbeing and safety, especially for under-twos; network playgroups support peer connection.

"Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's learning programmes. The coordinator and educators regularly communicate with families in a variety of ways, including through electronic media."

Regular communication with families through multiple channels; parents contribute to learning programmes.

"All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements."

Legal compliance confirmed; good practices for monitoring wellbeing, health and safety maintained.

"The service is underpinned by clear professional expectations of staff, and frameworks for strategic development and evaluation."

Strategic plan guiding direction; internal evaluation in place; professional support for educators developing.