Visit us
Ready to come and see us?
Choosing an early childhood centre is a big decision. We invite you to come and experience our environment, meet our team, see our spaces and discover what makes our 1.7-acre farm-style centre different.
Book a tour
Come and see us
Tell us a little about your family and when you would like to visit, and we will be in touch to arrange a time.
- Find us
- 160 Valley Road, Mangapapa, Gisborne 4010
- Open
- 7:45am to 5:15pm
- Phone
- 06 867 4565
- 20 Hours ECE
- Available
Enrolment
Enrol now
Ready to take the next step? Complete the enrolment form below and we will be in touch.
Fees
Our fees
Hours of learning are Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 5.15pm.
- Hourly rate
- $9.90 per hour
- Weekly fee cap
- $368 per week
- Minimum booking
- 3 days a week, 6 hours a day
- Enrolment fee
- $20 per child, or $30 per family
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The details
Enrolment and minimum hours
An enrolment fee of $20 per child, or $30 per family, is payable upon enrolment. This is non-refundable.
A minimum of 3 days per week, and 6 hours per day, is required.
Fee cap, 20 Hours ECE and meals
The weekly fee for children under 3 years old is capped at $368 per week. The weekly fee for children over 3 years old is capped at $368 per week.
20 Hours ECE is available to children aged 3, 4 and 5 years. The weekly fee is capped at $368 per week.
There is an optional meal charge of $5.00 per day for children receiving 20 Hours ECE.
Holidays
Statutory holidays are charged in full when they fall on your normal enrolled day.
Each child is entitled to 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) at 50% fees per calendar year. This renews on 1 January each year, and any allocation not used is not carried over to the next calendar year. Please email manager@thefarmyard.school.nz when you wish this discount to be applied to your account. This entitlement excludes fees already discounted, or fees paid by WINZ.
Discounts and payment
If more than one child of the same family living at the same residence attends our centre, a 10% discount will be given to the lowest fee paying child.
Fees must be paid by online banking. Invoices are emailed at 4.00pm every Tuesday. If you are unable to keep your account current, please contact the Centre Manager.
Discounts are allowed at the discretion of the centre and may be withdrawn at any time. Discounts will be withdrawn for accounts not paid in accordance with the centre policy. Enrolment at the facility confirms your acceptance of the terms and conditions of enrolment.
Help with fees
Available childcare subsidies
The government provides subsidies to support families in New Zealand with the cost of childcare. The following options may be available to your whānau, depending on your annual household income and age of your children.
Find us
160 Valley Road, Mangapapa
Good to know
We value strong relationships with whānau and recognise that families know their children best. If your question isn't here, just ask.
What ages do you cater for?
We welcome children from 3 months to 5 years across our three spaces: Pihi / Panihi (3 months to 2 years), Tatua (2 to 3 years) and Nukuroa / Taiao (3 to 5 years).
What food do you provide?
At The Farmyard we provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. It's a healthy and nutritious seasonal vegetarian menu. For children with specific dietary requirements and allergies we will discuss suitable alternatives at the time of enrolment.
What should my child bring?
Weather-appropriate clothing, spare clothes, appropriate footwear and any comfort items your child needs.
Do you go on excursions?
Yes. Regular excursions include bush walks, swimming and gymnastics. Special excursions also take place.
How often do children go swimming and to gymnastics?
Swimming takes place termly during spring and summer, while gymnastics takes place during autumn and winter. Children travel by bus to these activities. Additional fees are charged.
How do you support children preparing for school?
Our programme supports school readiness in developmentally appropriate ways by:
- encouraging self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting and managing belongings
- supporting respectful relationships with teachers, peers and equipment
- fostering concentration, independence and confidence
How do you communicate with whānau?
Through Storypark, and in person.
How do I enrol my child?
Simply complete our book a tour form and we will be in touch to organise a tour that suits you, or if you are ready to enrol now then complete our enrolment form.
Can I visit before enrolling?
Absolutely. We encourage families to come and see our centre for themselves.