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In-Home Childcare Agency
 
Overall rating 
 
1.3
Administration 
 
2.0
Organised & Structured 
 
1.0
Facilities 
 
1.0
Supportive of their Carers 
 
1.0
hskerst Reviewed by hskerst    February 07, 2012
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Never Use Porse

When you stuff around peple and it involves children you should go all out to make amense not just worry about the money.

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Positive Points
they were convienient
Negative Points
Over a period of 4 months we had 5 different carers. we had a 18 month child and she was not a problem. A carer would come in build a relationship with our child and then move on to greener pastures. We were told it was unusual and then it would happen again and again. They told us what we wanted to know. It was very upsetting for our child and once we gave up they never appologised because their was no more money to be made.
Would you recommend?
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Playgroup
 
Overall rating 
 
3.3
Hygiene & Cleaniliness 
 
3.0
Safety 
 
3.0
Staff Education 
 
3.0
Customer Friendly 
 
4.0
Age Devisions 
 
3.0
Activities 
 
4.0
Aqua52 Reviewed by Aqua52    August 18, 2011
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Recommended!

I have been attending this playgroup off & on for the past 5 years. First with my daughter & now with my son. There has been a few different supervisors over the time I have been & I have found every one of then to be very friendly & helpful. My son just loves coming here & is starting to makes some friendships with the other children. I also find it a great place to meet other mums, & chat about things in common.

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Positive Points
Wide variety of toys & activities to do, & always a craft activity to do with your child each time.
Would you recommend?
Yes
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Playgroup
 
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Hygiene & Cleaniliness 
 
5.0
Safety 
 
4.0
Staff Education 
 
5.0
Customer Friendly 
 
5.0
Age Devisions 
 
5.0
Activities 
 
4.0
venus15 Reviewed by venus15    August 11, 2011
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Great place to meet people!!!

Great place. very friendly and alot of fun. My children love going to this playgroup. Adults morning tea provided. Been on some great trips and visits into the comunity.
Recomend to all . Give it a go...

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Positive Points
Friendly, easy to find, Huge range of equipment and craft activities.
Negative Points
Not on everyday!!!
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Child / Daycare Centre
 
Overall rating 
 
2.8
Carer & Staff Education  
 
1.0
Level of Experience 
 
1.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
2.0
Activity Options 
 
5.0
Individual Attention 
 
1.0
Child Safety 
 
4.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
5.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
1.0
Location 
 
5.0
finnula73 Reviewed by finnula73    June 25, 2011
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New Day Care

I would not reccommend this day care and had tried to make a complaint previously but was not directed to the right person.

Its a lovely new building in a convinient location outside the Solid Energy Centre.

I treid it with both my children but hated leaving them there.

There is very litttle stimulation of the children. There are rough children whos behaviour is tolerated.

often I would pick my child up and she wouldn't have had a nappy change or didn't have a coat on for playing outside while the teachers are huddled up in jackets under the verrandah.

Once my daughter was sat thre with no lunch because I had forgotten to put it in the cupboard...but no one had thought to look in her bag!

Once I went to pick her up and no one knew where she was...she was outside alone, no coat on ( again) playing under a box!

kids are dropped off filthy, hair unbrushed, snotty noses etch

the place had crumbs on the mat on Friday and they were still there on Monday.

The "educators" don't seem to like their jobs or the kids very much.

Very sad.

Review

Positive Points
lots of toys and in a great location
Negative Points
Its a zoo
needs cleaning more regularly
little stimulation and individual attention
Would you recommend?
No
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Kindergarten
 
Overall rating 
 
3.5
Carer & Staff Education  
 
3.0
Level of Experience 
 
3.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
1.0
Activity Options 
 
5.0
Individual Attention 
 
1.0
Child Safety 
 
5.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
5.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
3.0
Location 
 
5.0
finnula73 Reviewed by finnula73    June 25, 2011
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Westport Kindergarten

There isn't much choice for childcare in Westport. This is one of the better places.

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Positive Points
Light and airy
Small community feel
Lovely books on your child
Lots of toys, books games and activities.
Safe environment
Negative Points
Children are often sent grubby and with colds.
Not enough individual attention or teaching.
Teachers don't really interact with the parents....it feels more like a daycare.
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Child / Daycare Centre
 
Overall rating 
 
1.1
Carer & Staff Education  
 
1.0
Level of Experience 
 
1.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
1.0
Activity Options 
 
1.0
Individual Attention 
 
1.0
Child Safety 
 
1.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
1.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
2.0
Location 
 
1.0
dolphin_11 Reviewed by dolphin_11    June 22, 2011
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One not to recommend!

We as a family were not satisfied with the level of care given to our children and as a result they have been removed and placed into a better child care facility.

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Negative Points
This is a new child care facility wiithin Whangarei region and management are very inexperianced and do not know what they are doing. Client account balances are not accurate. Parenting orders made by court are ignored. Bullying by mangement staff members child ignored by mangement. Staff themselves also commented on manangement disorginisation. This is a close-nit Whanau run child care facility where management take care of themselves first.
Would you recommend?
No
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Child / Daycare Centre
 
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Carer & Staff Education  
 
5.0
Level of Experience 
 
5.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
4.0
Activity Options 
 
4.0
Individual Attention 
 
4.0
Child Safety 
 
5.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
5.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
5.0
Location 
 
5.0
Nikinix Reviewed by Nikinix    June 21, 2011
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Well established in Kamo

Children learn at their own pace, not hurried or interrupted by routines. Learning is child initiated not teacher led.
This centre strives to teach children skills for life...not just for school.

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Positive Points
Extensive outdoor space, close to all community amenities, Staff stability, Virtues project implemented, teachers par-take in ongoing professional development
Would you recommend?
Yes
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Child / Daycare Centre
 
Overall rating 
 
4.9
Carer & Staff Education  
 
5.0
Level of Experience 
 
5.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
5.0
Activity Options 
 
4.0
Individual Attention 
 
5.0
Child Safety 
 
5.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
5.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
5.0
Location 
 
5.0
Bambina Reviewed by Bambina    June 21, 2011
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Great Nursery - My ratings refer to nursery only

I would recommend the nursery but have reservations about the preschool. I don't like having a 2-5 year room, I prefer 2-3.5 years (toddlers) then a 3.5-5 year (preschool) room. The nursery staff were great when I was there with my son. The preschool staff were great but we did struggle with not having anyone help settle our son each morning.

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Positive Points
Great Nursery
Small numbers in nursery
Go on outings to pet shop, supermarket etc
Great sleep room in nursery
On cold rainy days the children can use the gym instead of being stuck inside the preschool all day

Negative Points
Found the transition from nursery to preschool hard. I felt alone during this transition, it would've helped to have primary caregiving or at least a staff member my son could go to each morning instead of running after me crying.
Not many toys/activities on offer on the shelves in both nursery and preschool
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Child / Daycare Centre
 
Overall rating 
 
1.0
Carer & Staff Education  
 
1.0
Level of Experience 
 
1.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
1.0
Activity Options 
 
1.0
Individual Attention 
 
1.0
Child Safety 
 
1.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
1.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
1.0
Location 
 
1.0
slaw73 Reviewed by slaw73    June 10, 2011
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Run far away from any child care facilities operated by ECE management

My friends' and my own children have had the utter misfortune of attending daycare centres operated by ECE management and all we can say is "STAY AWAY FROM THEM" if you value your sanity and your children's welfare. ECE management runs these daycare like money making machines, milking it for all its worth and with no regards for the children they are supposedly to be taking care of. Shocking treatments of daycare staff, patronising towards parents. They use any dirty tricks possible to get rid of teachers with any creativity, love for children or hint of professionalism. All they want is yes-man, they treat their staff with less respect than they treat the children. Go for Barnardos, ABC learning centres or any other quality care you can find. We would hate for other parents and children to experience what we have experienced. We wouldn't go near another daycare associated with ECE management.

Review

Positive Points
None at all.
Negative Points
Atrocious attitude towards parents. Disrespect for children's welfare.
Would you recommend?
No
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Child / Daycare Centre
 
Overall rating 
 
4.1
Carer & Staff Education  
 
4.0
Level of Experience 
 
3.0
Rest / Sleep Facilities 
 
4.0
Activity Options 
 
4.0
Individual Attention 
 
4.0
Child Safety 
 
4.0
In and Out Door Environment 
 
4.0
Cleanliness & Hygiene 
 
5.0
Location 
 
5.0
peekingduck Reviewed by peekingduck    April 26, 2011
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Love this place :)

My son has been at Bizzy Kidz almost since they opened just over a year ago. I have never felt a moment of concern for his well-being or comfort while he's been there. Kirsty, Jules and the team are accommodating and patient with the kids and parents and always very welcoming.

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Positive Points
So clean and well cared for, kids are treated with respect and affection, cooked meals provided, god mix of ethnicities of kids and carers, babies and under 2's have a separate area from the bigger kids. Really open to feedback from parents. Good parking and easy motorway access
Would you recommend?
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