Waitaki Valley Preschool is a not for profit Early Learning Centre. As we are run by a board and owned by the community, our profits go straight back to our children.
Kia Ora my name is Rowan. I'm a registered Early Childhood teacher and the Centre Manager.
Kia Ora my name is Moana. I'm a registered Early Childhood teacher.
Kia Ora my name is Edwina. I'm a registered Early Childhood teacher.
Kia Ora my name is Judith. I'm a registered primary school and Early Childhood Teacher.
Kia Ora my name is Jo. I'm a registered Early Childhood teacher.
Kia Ora my name is Joan. I'm a registered Early Childhood relief teacher.
Kia Ora my name is Anna. I'm a teacher support.
Kia Ora my name is Bev. I'm a teacher/administrator support.
Kia Ora my name is Jade. I’m a student teacher training in Early Childhood Education.
Kia Ora my name is Di. I'm a relief teacher support and cleaner.
Kia Ora my name is Gaye. I'm the Finance Manager.
Kia Ora from our Board; top left Charlotte, Nicole, Kylie, Olivia. Front left, Carron & Kate.
What does a Board member do?
Our board work together to “Think and Plan” for our centre. They do this by working in closer partnership with our day-to-day Management Team; the management team are then “Reflect and Act” on behalf of the board.
As a team, we meet ten times a year with a vision of seeing our preschool expand its parent partnerships, make community connections, allow kaiako capabilities to blossom, and offer a stimulating environment for our children. We do this by supporting each other as we work on the the following topics each year:
Strategic and Annual Planning
Policy Decisions
Legal Responsibilities
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Future Direction
Strategic Goals for the 2019-20 year
Shape our physical Environment; a focus on it being safe, welcoming, challenging and supportive.
Review our Infant & Toddler Curriculum, and knowledge around Pedagogy of Care
Strengthening Internal Evaluation
“It takes a large group of people to effectively operate a community-based early childhood service. It is therefore important that we not only have a team of great staff, but that members of our community join our Board also. ”