faqs and resources

FAQs

  • You can enrol using our online form here.

  • An invoice will be emailed 1 week prior to attendance.

  • An abundance of books, toys, crafts, art and sports equipment are available.

  • We help the children with their assigned homework from Monday - Thursday.

  • We serve a selection of sandwiches, crackers, seasonal fruit and vegetables.

    We also have fresh baking on Wednesday & Friday.

  • Kapai Kidz closes at 6pm. There is a late pick-up fee of $20 per child for the first 15 minutes. However, this may be waived under certain circumstances.

  • 1 staff member to 10 children when we are onsite.

  • Yes, we have an Emergency Kit at the venue.

  • Yes, all staff are Police vetted if they are over the age of 18.

  • We acknowledge that every child is different, by focusing on positive behaviour, we see a decline in the challenging behaviour.

  • All new attendees are assigned a buddy to help them with the transition to our Programme. We take great care in ensuring your child feels safe and comfortable.

  • Yes please, as the School does not advise us if your child is absent.

  • Only people authorised to collect a child will be permitted to sign them out. We put the safety of the children first therefore no child will be released to an unauthorised person, regardless of who they are.

Resources

The Kapai Kidz Song

OSCAR site
Administered by The Out of School Care Network. If you’re interested in finding out more about OSCAR, its workshops and courses, guidelines for OSCAR approved childcare centres etc.

Ministry of Social Development – Work and Income
Find out about the Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) subsidy.

School terms and holidays – Ministry of Education
A helpful resource listing New Zealand school terms and holidays.

Kids’ Conservation Club – Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird’s Kids’ Conservation Club presents in-depth information about New Zealand’s wildlife and wild places. Activities and information sheets, competitions, how to join KCC and details of child-friendly events around the country.