WHAT WE OFFER

1. Waka Kaupapa

2. Kaupapa Maori

3. Environmental

Awareness

4. Life Skills

5. Play

6. Trips & Events

7. Cooking on a budget

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WELCOME TO KOHATU DEVELOPMENT LTD (KDL)

KDL provides safe and stimulating kaupapa Maori based programmes, catering to tamariki from pre-school to intermediate age, with diverse cultural backgrounds.

The programmes are designed to be fun and provide informal structured and unstructured social interaction and recreation in a friendly, caring environment, supporting holistic teaching to meet the needs and interest of individuals.

It incorporates similar activities that tamariki may experience at home and encourage them to pursue interests, sports and other out-of-school activities.

There is an emphasis on choice within a range of activities, quiet and active, group and individual. Tamariki are encouraged to initiate activities, take leadership roles, buddy younger tamariki and encourage others to participate in the activities. Our Tamariki resources teach the Maori holistic model of health, te whare tapa wha.

All activities are fully resourced

KDL Child Care programmes reflect cultural diversity and provides a well-managed service, enabling parents to engage in employment opportunities, confidently knowing their tamariki are in safe hands.

The safety of the children is the paramount consideration during programme provision.

OPERATING

HOURS

BEFORE SCHOOL

Monday - Friday

7am - 9am

AFTER SCHOOL

Monday - Friday

2.30pm - 5.30pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Mon - Friday

7.30 am - 5.30 pm

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

CLOSED

Fees are based on $7.13 per hour. (incl GST)

ENROL NOW

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See you all next holidays!

A message to all our whanau regarding Covid-19

Please check the Covd-19 website for all information about what you need to do to protect yourself and your whanau.

Together we can slow the spread.

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread. Find out what help is available and get the latest updates.

If you’re not sure who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on
0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

Use NZ COVID Tracer

Keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been so contact tracing will go faster if it’s needed.

Find out more about NZ COVID Tracer and sign up for Contact Alerts

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Quality Child Care

Quality Child Care

Whangarei

WELCOME TO KOHATU DEVELOPMENT LTD (KDL)

KDL provides safe and stimulating kaupapa Maori based programmes, catering to tamariki from pre-school to intermediate age, with diverse cultural backgrounds.

The programmes are designed to be fun and provide informal structured and unstructured social interaction and recreation in a friendly, caring environment, supporting holistic teaching to meet the needs and interest of individuals.

It incorporates similar activities that tamariki may experience at home and encourage them to pursue interests, sports and other out-of-school activities.

All activities are fully resourced

KDL Child Care programmes reflect cultural diversity and provides a well-managed service, enabling parents to engage in employment opportunities, confidently knowing their tamariki are in safe hands.

The safety of the children is the paramount consideration during programme provision.

Term 1 - School Holiday Programme 2021

See you all next holidays!

A message to all our whanau regarding Covid-19

Together we can slow the spread.

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread. Find out what help is available and get the latest updates.

If you’re not sure who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on
0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

Use NZ COVID Tracer

Keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been so contact tracing will go faster if it’s needed.

Find out more about NZ COVID Tracer and sign up for Contact Alerts

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WELCOME TO KOHATU DEVELOPMENT LTD (KDL)

KDL provides safe and stimulating kaupapa Maori based programmes, catering to tamariki from pre-school to intermediate age, with diverse cultural backgrounds.

The programmes are designed to be fun and provide informal structured and unstructured social interaction and recreation in a friendly, caring environment, supporting holistic teaching to meet the needs and interest of individuals.

It incorporates similar activities that tamariki may experience at home and encourage them to pursue interests, sports and other out-of-school activities.

All activities are fully resourced

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KDL Child Care programmes reflect cultural diversity and provides a well-managed service, enabling parents to engage in employment opportunities, confidently knowing their tamariki are in safe hands.

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The safety of the children is the paramount consideration during programme provision.

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Term 1 - School Holiday Programme 2021

See you all next holidays!

A message to all our whanau regarding Covid-19

Together we can slow the spread.

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread. Find out what help is available and get the latest updates.

If you’re not sure who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

Use NZ COVID Tracer

Keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been so contact tracing will go faster if it’s needed.

Find out more about NZ COVID Tracer and sign up for Contact Alerts

If you’re not sure who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on
0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).