Kia ora, Nau Mai Haere Mai
Otago Childcare Centre (OCC) is a boutique, community-based early childhood centre.
We welcome children/tamariki from 0-5 years of age.
Tamariki learn in both a mixed age programme and have separate, small specialised groups to support their learning and development, pace and care requirements.
OCC has been providing quality care and education in Dunedin for over 30 years and provides tamariki with engaging learning programmes that capitalises on community connections through regular outings, bush programme and small group work that helps children to:
Learn, Connect and Flourish.
LEARN
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Experienced trained teachers
Children's voices are encouraged, their interests and abilities are valued so that meaningful learning experiences along with parent aspirations form the foundation of our learning programmes. Our children are independent, confident and able learners.
Children's voices are encouraged, their interests and abilities are valued so that meaningful learning experiences along with parent aspirations form the foundation of our learning programmes. Our children are independent, confident and able learners.
- Regular excursions and a weekly bush programme are part of our rich learning opportunities.
- Small group learning opportunities enhance children's skills and form a strong foundation for school and lifelong learning.
Teacher RatiosOtago Childcare Centre is a unique, small and family like environment. Qualified teachers, high child to teacher ratios, home cooked meals, mixed age groups and separate groupings to ensure well-paced learning opportunities and care routines for children 0-5 years of age.
We are licensed for 35 children. |
Centre Operating TimesThe Centre is open from 7.30 am — 6.00 pm Monday to Friday. We are closed weekends and statutory holidays.
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Where to find usWe are located in the heart of Belleknowes/Roslyn. We have parks and the Roslyn shopping centre nearby for children to explore on walking excursions.
Our over two programme regularly visits the town belt for their bush walks as part of the Town Belt Kaitiaki. 22 Ross Street Roslyn DUNEDIN |