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Ka Hikitia stresses the importance of identity, language and culture - teachers knowing where their students come from, and building on what students bring with them; and on productive partnerships among teachers, Maori learners, whanau and iwi. https://www.chuckleschildcare.co.nz/testimonials daily 0.75 2020-06-18 https://www.chuckleschildcare.co.nz/educa-login daily 0.75 2020-06-11 https://www.chuckleschildcare.co.nz/about-our-centre daily 0.75 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1593462055112-L1Q5A258QOGG5UEKQ7UQ/11.jpg About Our Centre - Circle Time Is… Children share stories, and listen to others. Songs, rhymes, stories. Music and movement, and learning on our interests at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1591840082276-9SOFBPUEA288M7OKUO5R/IMG_1400.jpg About Our Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1591840024323-ZMBITJKL90Z48GFAOUG4/IMG_1398.jpg About Our Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1591839873235-MMPVLBJ72SRAK42XNCLW/IMG_1403.jpg About Our Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1593462030964-A8NYMLIKSY48XHV3B95U/7.jpg About Our Centre - Free Play Is… Educational, Fun, Individual, Planned, Spontaneous, Big/Small Groups, Inside/Outside Play. https://www.chuckleschildcare.co.nz/faqs daily 0.75 2025-03-02 https://www.chuckleschildcare.co.nz/fees-and-enrolment daily 0.75 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1593462194523-EMXLSGR6JHLPY57GPBTC/6.jpg Fees & Enrolment - Fees Fees are available on request. We have childcare subsidies through work and income. We have free 20 ECE hours for 3 and four year olds (maximum of 6 hours a day) Please contact us here to enquire about our fees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1593462113607-ORRCGYNYGIOU0LNLWXC4/3.jpg Fees & Enrolment - Enrolment Information which is obtained by from whanau/familly in each enrolment. Enrolment form is confidential and is only used for lawful purposes connected to the centre and accessible to you. We are required to have a certified copy of either a Birth Certificate, Citizen Certificate, or New Zealand Passport on enrolling a child into Early Childhood Education. 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I have worked at Chuckles for over two years. I enjoy working with children and watching them learn and work/play alongside them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/da1b1036-a063-432c-a171-0388eaff645b/Screen+Shot+2022-08-16+at+2.35.15+PM.png Meet Our Team - Fi - Teacher Kia Ora my name is Fiona Motley (Fi). I have been in the Early childhood sector for many years in various roles and in 2017 gained my Bachelor of teaching in Early Childhood Education. I live in Hastings with my husband Ivan and together we have three children Kynan, Jayden and Mollie. I love being part of the Chuckles team and look forward to getting to know and support your child and whānau. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1591655867611-0MKXU2I89LF7CH5V2XKE/Ngaire.png Meet Our Team - Ngaire - Manager & Infant/Toddler Key Teacher Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1591656084650-X63GR9UBGH7D2MVUNRHI/Meagan Meet Our Team - Meagan - Teacher Kia Ora I’m Meagan Plunkett. I’m currently living in Napier with my husband, our daughter Rylie and son Eli who both attend Chuckles. I have a deep passion for playing a vital role and witnessing tamariki flourish in their learning journey as well as reaching key developmental milestones, whilst having fun. I graduated with a diploma in teaching, Early childhood Education in 2012, and am a fully registered teacher with a current first aid certificate. My personal hobbies include cooking, eating, fishing, as well as time with my friends and family. I look forward to getting to know your you and your whānau as I support your child/ren on their learning journey with us here at Chuckles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec1f3af76d8ae37cf013128/1591656381688-YF7NDYCSRMJU4QWCRAGG/Cassie.png Meet Our Team - Cassie - Team Leader & Infant/Toddler Key Teacher Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Cassie toku Ingoa I have my degree in teaching Early Childhood Education and have been working in the sector for over 10 years. I am a fully registered teacher. I have always had a passion for teaching children and enjoy working in a mixed aged centre where I can nurture your child/ren and whānau, through their journey at Chuckles. I have a husband, Corey and am a mother to three beautiful daughters, Piper, Zoe and Ayla and a stepson, Connor. In my spare time I enjoy being creative and having quality family time.