Providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our youngest tamariki.
Nurturing Growth At Every Stage
Tūāpapa Ako
Age 2-3
An interactive environment with a spacious indoor and outdoor flow that fosters our philosophy of “play is learning”.
Visit 2-3 Years
Whakapuāwai
Age 4+
This environment fosters a strong emphasis on exploration, discovery and school readiness.
Visit 4+ Years
Oxford Early Learning Centre
Oxford Early Learning Centre warmly welcomes all families/whānau. As a trusted preschool, daycare centre, and learning centre, we are dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where children can play, learn, and thrive. Our curriculum is based on Te Whāriki – New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum – blending its principles with our core values of faith, hope, and love.
Operating as a community-focused early childhood school, our centre caters to every stage of a child’s development—from infants and nursery students to kindy and kindergarten-aged learners. Our comprehensive childcare facilities and day care programmes ensure that every child receives the individual attention they deserve.
About Us
Join Hundreds Of Happy Learners
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone at OELC. We have been so impressed with the care, dedication, and enthusiasm the staff brings to their work every day. Our daughter has flourished in such a nurturing and engaging environment. We are truly grateful for the positive impact OELC has had on her and feel so fortunate to have found such a wonderful school for her early years.
Lauren & Tom
Oxford Early Learning Centre has been an excellent place for my two children to learn and grow. The care structure is very well thought out to ensure tamariki emotional and individual needs are met, getting to know their interests and working really hard to create an environment where everyone can enjoy and get the best out of their day. With incredibly friendly and supportive kaiako they have created a safe and welcoming space that my kids love to come back to, just like home.
Briony
OELC is more than childcare, they are part of our community and a part of our children’s upbringing. Their values align with our own and they have gone the extra mile for our children’s individual needs. We couldn’t recommend them enough.
Matthews Family
As grandparents we are always welcomed to the centre by all the staff and enjoy seeing our granddaughter with her friends and using the interactive environment provided. Our granddaughter is always keen to show us what she’s been doing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees & Charges
Oxford Early Learning Centre offers 24 hours free for all children 3 years and older not receiving 20 hours free elsewhere. Maximum 6 hours per day. Outside of the 24 hours free our fee schedule is as follows:
Over 2 years: $6.50 per hour
Under 2 years: $6.50 per hour
Fees are payable within 7 days of invoice, by means of internet or automatic payment.
You may be eligible to receive a childcare subsidy from Work and Income NZ (Please ask at the office for further information).
FamilyBoost is a childcare payment to help eligible households pay for the cost of early childhood education (ECE). You may be able to claim up to 25% of your weekly childcare fees, or a maximum of $975 every 3 months. New to FamilyBoost
Holidays
Booked holidays are free of charge with 1 weeks’ notice.
No fees are charged for statutory holidays
If your child is absent there will be a 100% charge in all age groups to keep your enrolment secure.
Oxford Early Learning Centre is closed for an extended period over the Christmas holiday break. Closing dates are advised annually
What To Bring
- Breast milk or formula, including bottles
- A named drink bottle
- Named lunch box and packed lunch
- Nappies if required by your child
- Lots of spare clothes
- Sunhat and a sun smart T-Shirt to cover shoulders in summer
- Gumboots, warm hat and a coat in winter
- Any special objects that help your child settle
Policies, Procedures & Consultation
The education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008, The licencing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care in Centres, and a procedure you can follow if you believe we are non-compliance with the regulations in any way, can all be found displayed in the foyer along with our centre philosophy and budget. You can find our latest Education Review Office report on www.ero.govt.nz.
Each year our centre policies are reviewed by our teaching team this is something we encourage our whānau/families to become a part of by sharing these with you over Storypark. We would love your feedback and contributed ideas to help create policies that are meaningful to our families and local community and best suited to our tamariki.
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