Learning Links – Queen St W, Horowhenua, Levin
Parent Testimonials
Learning Links - Hector Drive
Here at Learning Links we understand that, every day, every hour and every minute of your child’s life is extremely important. At Learning Links Childcare we set a positive example when it comes to providing a friendly and healthy learning environment. Our caring learning philosophy is based on three important elements.
- Learning through play
- Keeping children emotionally healthy
- Educating children in a sustainable environment
Why Choose Learning Links?
Our childcare centre offers a loving and supportive environment for your child, so that they can learn and explore while growing with happiness. Our team of highly qualified and well-trained teachers ensure that children spend their preschool time in an environment filled with practical lessons with a lot of fun, entertainment and learning.
At the Learning Links Child Care Centre, we aim to provide:
- An enriching learning environment
- Smooth transition from early learning centre to local Horowhenau primary schools.
- Open and caring conversations discussion with parents & guardians aiming to reach each child's true potential.
- Educational and skills development balancing the New Zealand curriculum with the rich Learning Links Philosophy of respectful peaceful practice.
Ratios: Babies 1:3, Toddlers 1:6, Preschool 1:8
A sense of assurance and security can increase your child’s confidence. Learning Links early education centre believes in finding every young person's potential at the right time. We, at Learning Links, develop kids in a way that they start understanding the importance of learning.
All of our Kaiako (Teachers) are passionate about being part of your childs journey and empowering them as life long learners.
Are You Looking For An Early Childhood Education Centre in Horowhenua?
If your answer is "Yes" then. Learning Links welcomes you to take a tour of our centre to understand if Learning Links is the right choice for you and your child.
Some of our latest adventures!
Forest Programme (At Learning Links Hector Drive)
Connecting children to nature is something we are passionate about at Learning Links Hector. An enriching programme like this certainly isn’t something that was decided one day and began the next – it has taken a lot of preparation, consideration and dedication.
Well today, our passion became a reality! The group headed off on their expedition within our local community. They began this weekly ritual with a forest karakia and a willingness to explore and test their limits in the dense bush. We are very proud that our tamariki showed such respect for the beautiful forest and its creatures and this will be something that they will remember for many years to come – a huge thank you to our Kaiako, Rebekah and Ana for bringing our programme to life today everyone should have a good sleep tonight!
Our tamariki are becoming increasingly confident and familiar with the forest. They have already gained a strong sense of direction and able to show their kaiako which way could lead us to the destination.
They were lucky to find and try some kawakawa, which we learnt that the leaves can be made into medication that helps our digestive system. We even brought some back to our centre for our friends to try as herbal tea.
No doubt, the muddy puddles was the favourite. It was such fun for each of us to get wet, get muddy and be engaged with nature! We are also amazed to see the growing resilience of our children when they slipped into mud, when they got dirty and when they were in dilemma. They were determined to take risks and challenge themselves, physically and emotionally!
It was equally impressive to notice how tamariki cared for each other and helped their peers out of a challenging situation, they were demonstrating their growing social competence and caring nature in their bush play! We highly recommend getting out into nature - the children will surprise you!
As we continue to connect locally, to our Rototuna area, we discovered Rototuna means "lake of eels". In Pre-European times, our area had a lake named Tunawhakapeke. The lake and surrounding swamps had an abundance of tuna resources. As a result of our new knowledge the tamariki are discovering where the tuna like to live now and what they like to eat! Trying to coax them out of their hiding places, the children have been patiently dangling some food for them and to hopefully catch a glimpse soon!
CENTRE DETAILS
Ratios: Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, Preschool 1:8
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm
Address: 70 Queen St W., Horowhenua
Phone Number: 06 367 2628
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Ministry of Education Funding: View Information
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2020 Enrolment Fees
We offer a flat rate of $5.50 per hour for all ages
20 Free hours is available for all children aged three years and over up to a maximum of 6 hours a day up to 20 hours a week.
Enrolment Conditions
Learning Links operates as a full day service and does not offer short days or sessions. Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education standards. Minimum enrolment is two days a week. A deposit equal to one week of your booked hours will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place. Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment. Nappies, food and formula is not provided. To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Thinking of Enrolling?
The best way to find out if we’re the right centre for your family is by seeing it for yourself! Please come in for a visit.
If you want to read more about Learning Links, please download our Parent General Information Book.
