Kia ora!
Kia ora!
About this centre
Clendon Early Learning Centre is a diverse, spacious and stimulating environment where your child will be inspired to learn through their natural curiosities.
- Our spacious outdoor environment has a huge sandpit that the tamariki love to use for their creations and experiments and we even have our very own whare made from punga logs.
- Located right next door to Clendon Park, we love to go over and kick a ball around, splash in the puddles after rain or have a picnic under the shade of the trees.
- Each child’s individual nature and uniqueness is embraced and celebrated by our nurturing and caring teaching team.
0–6 years
Individualised support, guidance and resources
Flexible hours
Open 8:00am - 4:30pm with part or full day options
Large outdoors
Diverse, spacious and stimulating environment where your child will be inspired to learn through their natural curiosities
Nutritious meals
Healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks made fresh every day
Affordable fees
30 hours no charge up to 6 hours per day for children all ages
Expertise and knowledge
Experienced in early childhood for 50 years
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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 loving team and tailored environment are all waiting to be discovered by your family/whānau.
Nutritious meals, affordable fees 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 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 large 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 painting, waiata and the many play areas they have to discover.
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.
Nutrition and wellbeing
We strive to provide nutritious and delicious meals and snacks to support physical and mental development. We encourage healthy eating habits and offer a balanced menu to keep your child well fueled throughout the day. The children also love being involved and we use the vegetables and herbs we grow, in our meals.
Your child will enjoy:
- Breakfast
- Morning snack
- Lunch
- 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 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
Tamariki are provided with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance their learning and development. Their preferences are respected, and children are actively involved in decisions about their learning experiences.
Connecting with whānau
Kaiako work alongside whanau create rich learning experiences that support tamariki to be confident in their own culture and encourages tamariki to understand and respect other cultures.
Community Connection
From regular excursuions to the park and tennis courts next door 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
"Friendly staff and service."
Natalie Clendon"Excellent teachers. My kids absolutely love the teachers. I love how they are always learning something new."
Brooklynne Clendon"The teachers and facilities are great. My daughter and son have learnt so much there."
Valana Clendon
