Frequently Asked Questions
All the answers to the questions that you are likely to have when thinking about getting your little one started at preschool.
1Do you offer the 20 Hours ECE subsidy?
Yes we do! We offer the 20 Hours ECE provided by the Ministry of Education for all 3 and 4 year old children. Please get in touch about the options that will suit your family.
2What are your session times?
2-3 years old:
8:30am—2:30pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 8:30am—12:30pm (Tuesday, Thursday)
4 years old:
8:30am—2:30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Extended hour:
2:30pm—3:30pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Extension Programme: (for 4 year old children)
12:30pm—2:30pm (Tuesday, Thursday)
8:30am—2:30pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 8:30am—12:30pm (Tuesday, Thursday)
4 years old:
8:30am—2:30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Extended hour:
2:30pm—3:30pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Extension Programme: (for 4 year old children)
12:30pm—2:30pm (Tuesday, Thursday)
3What age does my child need to be to start?
Huntly Early Childhood Centre Inc. is licensed to take children from two years of age up to six years of age.
4Do you provide snacks and lunch?
Children are required to bring lunch and healthy snacks for morning/afternoon tea. Children are required to bring a named lunchbox and drink bottle each day. Fruit will be provided by the centre as required. Donations of fruit each term would be greatly appreciated.
5My child has asthma or allergies - can they still attend?
Yes! Our staff have experience in dealing with a range of issues effecting children and successfully manage the needs of children with asthma and allergies.
If your child has asthma, allergies or any special dietary or medical requirements, please discuss these with the Centre Supervisor when enrolling your child and together we will devise a suitable plan.
Jacqui
"Huntly Early Childhood Centre has played a key role in helping my child build confidence. They provide a nurturing environment that focuses on each child's unique goals and development through engaging play-based learning. The dedicated staff and supportive atmosphere have greatly contributed to my child's growth."
Jazz
"We are so grateful to be able to send our boys to HECC. The teachers are caring, supportive, and create a welcoming environment where our children feel safe and loved. We've watched our boys' confidence, creativity, and social skills thrive. The preschool has not only prepared our children academically but also nurtured their emotional and social development. They're encouraged to explore, ask questions, take risks, and see challenges as learning opportunities. We truly feel like part of a family here, and we couldn't be more thankful for the foundation HECC has provided for our children’s future.”
Adrianna
“HECC is a great preschool. I love that they have daily routines, with things like mat time and structured snack and meal times. Their activities are not just about keeping kids busy, they have often had a lot of thought put into them and they provide a great social and educational experience for the children (and these often give me great inspiration for play ideas at home). The teachers are also always so welcoming, all saying hello and goodbye every session. Each term we get updated individual profile books, which are fantastic! They include feedback from teachers, as well as pictures and descriptions of what our child has been up to and how they are developing. At this time are also able to provide our own feedback and aspirations for our child.”