Colenso Early Childhood Centre

The Early Childhood Centre offers an early childhood education to the children of our teen parents. The Early Childhood Centre and the School for Teenage Parents operate in partnership to ensure that the barriers to returning to education are reduced as far as possible.

Our licensed centre offers:

• quality early childhood education
• caters for the holistic development of children
• has dedicated and qualified teachers
• a fun and positive environment to explore

ERO Report - April 2003

Congratulations to all the E.C.C. team for achieving a fantastic report!

• “The successful partnership with parents underpins the centre operation.”
   
• “Parents are involved in all aspects of their children’s education and care.”
   
• “Children receive high quality education and care in a supportive environment.”
   
• “High quality interactions between adults and children.”
   
• “Children are comfortable in their surrounding and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging.”

To read the full Education Review Office report, please click here.

Education Outside the Classroom

The Early Childhood Centre made several outings in 2003:

• Animalz
• Gym session at Omni Gym
• Hawkes Bay Airport
• Hawkes Bay Seahorse Farm
• Toddler swimming classes