Your child at early learning services
- Choosing an early learning service
- Enrolling and starting your child
- Getting to and from early learning services
- When your child requires learning support
- Moving on to school
- Emergency Guide for Early Learning
Choosing an early learning service
When you are looking for an early learning service, there can be a number of options to choose from, particularly if you live in a city or large town. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you're making your decision.
Enrolling and starting your child
How do I enrol my child in an early learning service or kōhanga reo?
What documents do I need to enrol?
What do I take on the first day?
How can I help my child settle in?
What to do if I'm worried about sickness, a medical issue, or behaviour
What if I need to change early…
Getting to and from early learning services
Depending on whether you’ve chosen an early learning service close to home, family or work, you may have a number of options to get to and from the service.
Moving on to school
Children can start school or kura in New Zealand anytime between the ages of 5 and 6. Once they turn 6 they must be enrolled and attend a school or kura every day.
Emergency Guide for Early Learning
A guide for parents, whānau and caregivers to prepare and plan for emergency events at an early learning service or school.