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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
October 2, 2019 |
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Kia ora, this week we interviewed Ange Ross, the manager of award-winning Phoenix Preschool to learn why tamariki and whānau feel so happy there. Also, the lifelong benefits of play.
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Spotlight on Phoenix Preschool
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Phoenix Preschool is a place where tamariki thrive and whānau are always welcome.
With a focus on meaningful connections and community spirit, this Ashburton-based early childhood education service offers something special in the South Island, and provides not just child care, but whānau care too.
To get a sense of how the centre operates, we spoke with Phoenix's Preschool Manager, Ange Ross.
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The lifelong benefits of play
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Play is a great way for children to amuse themselves and live in the moment, but according to the experts, play offers much more than just fun and games.
Researchers have linked childhood play with adult achievement, so let's see how play can help children understand and experience the world, develop vital skills and possibly even get a good job later in life.
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