https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:21:20 +0000 Tue, 03 May 2011 21:16:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38937 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317885&title=chch-childcare#1317885 Author: emz
Subject: 38937
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 9:16pm

I have heard the staff is great, but both people have had huge issues with lack of communication from the manager on many occasions which led them to find somewhere that valued the parents as well as the kids. It's a shame really because they both said the setup was great, but felt the whole package wasn't there due to the management side letting the outfit down.

Like anything, you need to make your mind up. And who knows, the manager may have changed since then.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 21:16:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317885&title=chch-childcare#1317885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317878&title=chch-childcare#1317878 Author: Richie
Subject: 38937
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 9:08pm

I have also heard fantastic reviews on The Nurtury so interesting to hear someone has had to pull their kids out of there. My parents look after my DD while I work part time but I'm looking into maybe putting her into day care a few days a week when she is 18 months old and have looked around the Nurtury and I was really really impressed by the set up and the staff. ]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 21:08:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317878&title=chch-childcare#1317878 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317394&title=chch-childcare#1317394 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 38937
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 12:57pm

I have heard fantasic reviews on The Nurtury - http://www.thenurtury.co.nz/

I have just managed to get my girl into the CPIT centre, they have good reviews but huge waiting lists. ]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 12:57:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317394&title=chch-childcare#1317394 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317392&title=chch-childcare#1317392 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 38937
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 12:56pm

Nutella wrote: Seems that the Lollipops in Addington is changing to Kindercare, so does anyone know what Kindercare are like?

They sent me a letter because our centre is still closed from the EQ. I have only awesome things to say about Kindercare Armagh street (the teachers will be going to addington) but only dreadful things to say about Ferry road.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 12:56:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317392&title=chch-childcare#1317392 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317034&title=chch-childcare#1317034 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 38937
Posted: 02 May 2011 at 8:30pm

I have had my two at kindercare since they were 19 months and 3 years and have loved it! They feed them a cooked vegetarian lunch and provide all snacks. I have had no issues with our one (Coopers road) and they were more than happy to use cloth nappies. However the Burwood one wouldn't use them so do check that out.]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 20:30:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1317034&title=chch-childcare#1317034 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1315691&title=chch-childcare#1315691 Author: Nutella
Subject: 38937
Posted: 30 April 2011 at 5:41pm

Seems that the Lollipops in Addington is changing to Kindercare, so does anyone know what Kindercare are like?]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:41:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1315691&title=chch-childcare#1315691 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314711&title=chch-childcare#1314711 Author: Nutella
Subject: 38937
Posted: 28 April 2011 at 9:15pm

Awesome, thanks everyone. Did have a look at the one by the Pioneer pool when I was looking at the pool and it seemed nice enough, they seem to have flexible hours ie can do as little or as many hours as I need which is handy....
Will go check out some of these others too!]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:15:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314711&title=chch-childcare#1314711 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314660&title=chch-childcare#1314660 Author: julz85
Subject: 38937
Posted: 28 April 2011 at 8:05pm

lollipops educare in addington is great , i went and had a look recently as thinking about switching my daughter from lolipops educare in avonside to addington as my work has moved across the rd from the addington one . I havent yet decided if i will move her as she is pretty settled where she is but when i had a look they looked great and really friendly staff . They provide the nappies (disposable ) and food and i am not too sure if theywill use cloth , they may do . ]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:05:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314660&title=chch-childcare#1314660 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314552&title=chch-childcare#1314552 Author: emz
Subject: 38937
Posted: 28 April 2011 at 4:40pm

ABC Aidanfield is good, as is the Halswell one.

I wouldn't recommend the Nurtury, have had 2 friends pull their kids out of there as not happy with management.

Edu Kids (also in Halswell) is great too.]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:40:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314552&title=chch-childcare#1314552 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314541&title=chch-childcare#1314541 Author: Peanut
Subject: 38937
Posted: 28 April 2011 at 4:18pm

Rabbit Patch is great - they have 3 locations and but are all over Burnside/Harewood side.

I have a friend whose child goes to Kiwi Kids (I think its called) in Halswell and she loves it...Nathan Astle owns it so that may help if you want to google it incase I have the name wrong.

Forfar St Nursery and Preschool is great but has a wait list. Its in St Albans.

Minevera House is awesome too. I looked at changing my kids to there as its new and purpose built so has some awesome features but they couldn't guarentee me a full time space for when I needed it.

I have also heard good reports about Ready Steady Play and thats in Burwood.

Hope that helps.
]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:18:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1314541&title=chch-childcare#1314541 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1313510&title=chch-childcare#1313510 Author: Nutella
Subject: 38937
Posted: 27 April 2011 at 12:37pm

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good childcare centre in Chch. Only looking part time and would like one that lets us use our awesome cloth nappies haha!

not sure if the part time will be 3 days a week or short days every day yet.

PM if you have any recommendations please

Oh, and prefer western suburbs or around Addington. Maybe Northern suburbs...we don't actually have a house yet ]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:37:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38937&PID=1313510&title=chch-childcare#1313510