WELCOME

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres is a community based, “not for profit” organisation located in Blenheim with 3 preschools.  John Street Preschool, Uptown Preschool and Te Kupenga Preschool.  We are governed by a committee of seven elected Board of Trustees who are parents and caregivers of the children attending the Centres. 
We strive to create a stimulating, caring environment fostering independence where each child is accepted and respected as a valued individual and positively encouraged in their endeavours.
Blenheim Early Childhood Centres create a welcoming and supportive environment by having well qualified and experienced staff, encouraging families to contribute to aspects of the programme.

fee structure

Fees as at 6th July 2009

Preschool Education Blenheim

GROUP

RATES

Under 2/Over 2

$5.50 per hour

Weekly Rate Under 2/Over 2

$175.00 per week

Family Discount 2 or more children

$5.20per hour

Family Discount 2 or more children

$165.00

Discount retainer
(must have contacted preschool by 9am of the morning your child attends to receive discount or will be charged at full hourly)

60% of all absences

3 and 4 year old Free ECE Optional Charge

NIL

 

 

Enrolments

Come and visit (We have an open door policy which means you are welcome at the centre any time during opening hours but suggest you phone to organise a time as that will ensure a teacher is available to show you around.)

- On your visit you will be shown around the centre and given an information pack. Your child is welcome to come with you to visit.

- If you are comfortable with the centre, and would like your child to attend fill in the enrolment form from the enrolment pack and return to the centre.

- With your enrolment state what hours and days you require for your child, a minimum of 2 days at 3 hours per day.

- Once you have returned your enrolment form to the centre the Office Coordinator will notify you on positions that are available and options that are available to you.

 

Subsidies

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc. offer 20 hours free ECE

All three and four year old children enrolled with BECC have the opportunity to use this option.  Free ECE is not income tested and has no discriminatory guidelines.

The 20 hours free ECE allows up to a maximum of 6 hours per day with a total of 20 hours per week.  You will then pay standard fees for any hours above this quota. 

Each preschool has an office co-ordinator that is available any morning of the week to answer any queries or questions you may have

 

Work and Income Childcare Subsidies

Work and Income provides an early childhood education subsidy for eligible parents or caregivers of young children.  The Childcare Subsidy assists low and middle income families with children under the age of five to access childcare services.

You may be eligible for a Work and Income Subsidy, please ask at Work and Income or talk to the preschool office co-ordinator. 

 

license number ratio

There must be a Teacher with a minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or its equivalent) who holds a current practicing and first aid certificate and one other person at all times when there are children in the Centre.

• John Street Preschool is licensed for a maximum of 48 children, 12 under two years and 36 over two years

• Uptown Preschool is licensed for a maximum of 35 children, 12 under two years and 23 over two years

• Te Kupenga Preschool is licensed for a maximum of 34 children, 10 under two years and 24 over two years

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc. (BECC) ratios of adult to children are;
Under twos 1:4
Over twos 1:8
These children ratios are lowered as activities or special needs demand

 

Contact

Email: beccad2@xtra.co.nz

Address: PO Box 388, Blenheim

Phone: 03 5788973

Blenheim Early Childhood

job applications

Are you looking to work in a community based preschool in the beautiful Marlborough Region that offers job security and high quality of care? Do you have a natural passion to teach children in a nurturing environment?

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Incorporated offers:

Members of the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement

Download an aplication form here

Download a position description here