About Us

We believe that each individual child is unique and has the right to an education suitable to their needs, level of development and cultural background.

It is our responsibility as teachers to provide and maintain a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which each child has the opportunity to develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. Teachers/ caregivers in the Centre will be significant model for the children to develop good manners, respect for others, and pride in achievement, initiative, self-confidence and positive attitude toward learning experience.

The Centre will provide fun, creative and friendly environment. Parents/ Whanau are most welcome to share their culture, language and home experience that may benefit the children/ tamariki in a holistic development.

English as a Second Language

We welcome children with English as their second language. We celebrate cultures and we encourage parents to integrate their unique cultures within our Centre.

Positive behaviour guidance policy

Our policy on child behaviour practice has been formulated to provide clear guidelines and also to enable parents/guardians to feel comfortable with the knowledge of how their children will be cared for throughout the day.

Teachers are required to model pro-social skills at all times. Respect, affection, acceptance and self-confidence are our daily goals for empowering each child. Our philosophy is that each child has unique individual potential which requires nurturing through effective and gentle guidance.

High quality childcare services in Hamilton

Our team firmly believes that your children deserve respect, consideration and acceptance. For a childcare centre that will allow your child to reach their full potential, contact Sunny Side Early Educare in Hamilton.

Our staff are happy, friendly professionals who are grateful for the daily joy of working with children. We pride ourselves on providing a caring, supportive and stimulating environment in which your child can learn and grow.

At Sunny Side Early Educare we understand the need to be flexible. That's why we set our hours from 6.30am to 5.30pm and offer 30 ECE free hours (Terms and Conditions apply).

For more details about our wonderful childcare programme and facilities, please contact Sunny Side Early Educare today.

Formula and milk

Formula and milk is to be provided by parents. Please notify our teachers if there are any special dietary or religious needs for your child. We will make provisions if required. Parents are required to bring bottles and formula for children who are on formula, whole milk or expressed breast milk.

Please send a healthy lunch for your child on our Lunch Box Day. (Every Friday 3 and 4 years old only).

Clothing and nappies

Clothing and nappies are to be provided by parents. Please provide at least two pairs of clothes with your child's name. For children in nappies, please provide enough nappies for each day. In the summer, please ensure your child has with them a clearly named sunhat and togs. In the winter, please ensure your child has a warm hat, jacket and gumboots.

Birthdays

Children are most welcome to celebrate their birthdays with us. Parents are most welcome to join us or leave cameras for us to record the celebrations.

Settling in children

At Sunny Side, time and stress are reduced in the settling process by having you visit as often as possible before your child is expected to attend. At these visits please get to know your child's teachers and, if possible, stay during the first stages of transition until your child is settled into an activity or happy with a teacher or peer. We do not encourage children to bring their toys to the centre, as the toys may get broken or lost. The only exception is if they need a special toy to sleep with. Parents are encouraged to say goodbye once and then leave, as frequent coming and going is unsettling for children.

Sick child

Maintaining a healthy environment is very important at our centre. Your child should be kept home if you suspect illness, especially of an infectious nature.

Diarrhoea and vomiting are contagious and it's our policy that if a child is suffering from either of these, regardless of the cause, they must be kept away from the centre for 48 hours from the last attack.

Please notify our teachers if your child is unwell and unable to attend. In the event that any child becomes ill while at Sunny Side, we will require a parent or guardian to collect them immediately.

Please fill in the medication folder if your child requires any medication to be administered by the staff. The staff are not permitted to administer medication without your signature. We often find parents are just as stressed by the s eparation process as children. Please talk to our staff as it will help.

These procedures are reviewed annually.