ABOUT US We are licensed for 50 children with a maximum of 10 children from birth to 2 years in our nursery. Teacher Ratios Under Twos - one teacher to every three children Over Twos - one teacher to every six children Hours We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm and cater for full or part-time. Management Committee The overall management of the centre is the responsibility of the Preschool committee. The Centre Manager administers the daily running of the preschool. Parents, caregivers and whanau are asked to participate in an annual survey in November. These results help the management committee and teachers to review policies and procedures. The management committee is comprised of the Centre Manager and a maximum of nine parents, who are subject to Annual Review and must adhere to Ministry of Education requirements. The management committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting, held in March. Fees Half Day 9.00 am to 12.00 midday $9.99 12.00 midday to 3.00 pm $9.99 School Day 9.00 am to 3.00 pm $19.98 Swannanoa Preschool offers Free ECE to all eligible 3 & 4 year olds. A fantastic benefit to a large number of our preschool families. Payment of Fees Fees are to be paid two weeks in advance. As the centre is closed for two weeks at Christmas, there is no charge over this time. There is no fee charged for Christmas or Public Holidays. Each child is entitled to 2 weeks holiday, where no fees will be charged, provided 2 weeks prior notice of absence is given. This applies to children who attend more than one session a week. If a child is absent through illness, a 50% discount will be given. Parents must phone informing of the child's absence by 8.30am or 11.30am for children attending the afternoon session. This applies to children who attend more than one session a week.