Enrolment At Woodlands
Enrolment
We're so glad you're considering joining our Woodlands whanau! Enrolling your child is a simple and supportive process designed to help you feel confident every step of the way.
At Woodlands Preschool, we deeply understand that every child’s educational journey begins with a smooth and welcoming enrolment process, setting the stage for their future learning experiences.
Whether you’re particularly interested in our Dallington or Huntsbury locations, we’ve made it easy for you to explore the various options that best cater to your little explorer’s unique needs and interests. Simply click on the links provided below to access detailed information about our engaging curriculum, purpose built facilities, and the supportive community we are proud to foster.
From guided tours of our vibrant learning environments to personal consultations where we address all of your questions and concerns, we’re dedicated to ensuring you feel both confident and excited about joining our Woodlands family. Here, every day is an opportunity for discovery, creativity, and growth in a nurturing atmosphere!
Step-by-Step Enrolment Process:
Initial Visit or Inquiry
Contact us to arrange a visit or korero. We'd love to show you around, introduce our kaiako, and answer
any questions you may have.
Enrolment Form
You'll receive an enrolment pack with all the necessary forms. Enrolment agreement, Immunisation record, Emergency contact and medical information,
Permission slips (e.g. excursions, photos)
Whanau Meeting
We'll schedule a time to sit down with you and learn more about your child - their routines, interests, and any special needs. This helps us create a smooth and nurturing transition.
Settling-In Visits
Before your child's official start date, we'll arrange a few short visits so they can explore the space, meet their kaiako, and begin to feel at home.
Start Date Confirmed
Once everything is in place, we'll confirm your child's start date and provide a checklist of what to bring on their first day.
Ongoing Communication
We'll stay in close contact during the settling-in period and beyond, sharing updates and celebrating milestones together.
Subsidies
Woodlands Preschool offers the Government’s 20 Hours ECE funding for children aged three and over. To access this subsidy, parents or caregivers need to complete an attestation form confirming the days and hours of attendance—up to six hours per day and a maximum of twenty hours per week.
Please note that a minimum booking of six and a half hours per day for at least two days per week is required to apply the subsidy.
You may also be eligible for additional support through Work and Income (WINZ) subsidies—feel free to reach out to discuss your options.
Settling in visits
Every child’s transition is unique, and we’re here to make it as smooth and reassuring as possible. Our settling process is flexible, shaped around your whānau’s needs and your child’s pace.
You’ll have time to explore the preschool together, meet our team and help your child grow familiar with the spaces and routines. We gently build confidence through short separations and gradual involvement in daily activities, like sharing kai or quiet rest time.
Rooted in our philosophy of Torotoro Poipoi—exploring and nurturing—we view this process as the first step in building a strong sense of belonging.
we’re excited to welcome you and your little explorer into our nurturing community!
If you have any questions about the enrolment process or what makes our preschool a unique place for early learning, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help, eager to provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Let’s embark on this wonderful adventure together - contact us today!
