About Us
Many positive features make the GPCC unique.
- ERO Report: Read the Education
Review Office report of May 2011.
- Small Size: The centre is
licensed for 21 children, aged from 4 months
to 5 years.
- Friendly Staff, dedicated,
caring, experienced, and highly committed.
- An Excellent Staff/Child Ratio
of better than 1:4, with 5 qualified teachers
& 2 teacher aides.
- Non-Profit: any surplus
finances are reinvested in the Centre.
- All Age Groups Are Integrated,
for a strong nurturing family atmosphere.
- Individual Profiles are
regularly updated for each child.
- A Stimulating and Varied Programme
for staff and children: themed days, scheduled
excursions, and projects are interwoven with
the Te Whariki programme (National Early
Curiculum Guidleines).
- Located Right On Evans Bay (see
location) with
frequent trips to the local beach.
- Newly Refurbished, inside
and out:
- a modern open-plan kitchen
- up-to-date changing and toilet facilities
- separate sleep areas for babies and toddlers
- separate staff office and lounge area overlooking the bay
- sand pit, tarmac, bark chip, grass and garden play areas
