The practical bits
Session times, what to pack and the everyday details. Everything you need to know, in one place.
Our days
Open weekdays
Monday to Friday · 7:30am – 5:30pm.
Closed on public holidays.
We welcome tamariki from babies through to 6 years old.
Short or full days
Short days run 9:00am to 3:30pm.
Full days are any hours between 7:30am and 5:30pm.
Two days minimum
Children can attend between 2 - 5 days a week.
A regular rhythm helps children settle, get to know their kaiako, make friends and feel they belong.
What to bring
· Nappies, and a named bottle with formula or milk, if needed
· A named drink bottle
· A nut-free lunch to last the day
· Two or three changes of clothes, including underwear
· Your Rose & Clive wet bag for messy clothes
· Named gumboots (in summer, most tamariki go barefoot)
· Warm layers and a beanie in winter, a sunhat in summer
Please name everything, and leave toys at home. Cuddlies for rest and quiet time are always welcome.
We provide sunblock, wipes, and waterproof overalls and jackets for wet-weather play and excursions.
Everything in one place
Questions parents ask
No worries at all. Just let us know, and we’ll give you the forms to sign and set up a schedule that suits your child’s needs.
Yes. From their third birthday, every child is entitled to 20 subsidised hours, which reduces your overall fees. There is still a cost for your child’s time with us. See Fees & Subsidies for more.
Yes. We love siblings sharing their time at Rose & Clive, so families with more than one child enrolled receive a 10% discount off their oldest child’s fees.
We aim to have our ratios above minimum requirements for the majority of the day. At times, we will be at ratio, but never for long! We believe in strong, QUALITY ratios, which is why from Feburary 2027, we will be 100% qualified for our in-ratio kaiako. Something have been working towards and are proud to deliver for our tamariki and community
Just let us know. We need two weeks’ notice to change your child’s days or end an enrolment.
Please talk to us. Most things are easily sorted with a chat to your child’s kaiako or to Caitlin, our Centre Manager. Our Whānau Complaints Policy (PDF) explains how to raise a concern and what happens next.