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FEATURE
Why choose home-based
care for your wee one?
There are a number of early education
providers in the Marlborough area, all offering
a positive environment for your child, whether
you choose a preschool, playcentre or a home-
based environment, every family is different,
so the service needs to suit the requirements
of the child, parent and the family as a whole. With so many childcare options available it is a
daunting task to pick the best option for your
family, but home-based childcare is a growing
sector that is becoming increasingly popular,
especially for younger children.
Marcia, manager at Education Angels explains
that “small group childcare in a nurturing,
natural and flexible home-based learning
environment, allows your child to develop close
relationships. This provides the foundation
on which we build our relationships and learn
about ourselves, others and the environment.
For children to learn, grow and rise to their full
potential, they need to feel safe and secure
with a strong sense of belonging.” Education Angels offers high-quality home-
based childcare and education for both
part-time and full-time primary care options.
Your family will be matched to a home-based
Educator that suits your needs so you can enjoy
peace of mind that your child will be happy,
stimulated and well looked after. The small
group childcare in a nurturing, natural and
flexible home-based learning environment,
allows your child to develop close relationships
with a maximum of four children at any one
time. A homely environment is provided with
flexible hours and routines. Education and care
is tailored to your child’s development with
learning resources and activities available to
both carers and families. Nanny and Au Pair
services are also available. Give them a bell for
advice on what might suit you and your child's
needs, visit www.educationangels.co.nz for
more information.
Key benefits of home-based childcare:
• Learning is catered to your child’s needs due
to the small group ratios, rather than trying
to meet the needs of a large group.
• Your child’s individual interests and strengths
can be closely followed.
• Your child is able to build a secure
attachment with one person based on the
1:4 ratio.
• Your child’s usual home routine can be
followed, such as their sleep and meal times.
• In-home childcare works well for mixed-aged
families, as your baby and four-year-old can
be cared for together. Also, your caregiver
could care for your over-five school-aged
child after school alongside your under-five.
• There's greater flexibility in the hours of
care to help accommodate your needs
– particularly helpful for shift workers or
people with particularly early or late starts.
• Your child can enjoy everyday childhood
experiences like going out for spontaneous
walks and outings, baking, collecting the
mail, hanging out washing etc.
• Your little one is able to socialise and interact
with the community, go to swimming
lessons, sports, music or playgroups during
the week.
• You can choose an Educator that speaks your
home language to your child or is of your
own faith to follow on with your beliefs.
• A family member or friend can be supported
to care for your child.
Why choose Education Angels?
Why choose Little Red Fox?
When it comes to choosing quality childcare
for your pre-schooler, lots of parents are
choosing Little Red Fox Early Childhood
Education. The locally owned and operated
business provides subsidised childcare, low
ratios, a unique educational programme and
high quality home-based childcare and nanny
services. Little Red Fox ECE owner Bethany
Fox, has been in the industry for 8 years, and
is passionate about providing support, love,
quality care and educational development for
young children and their families. “We provide
positive, active programmes such as playgroup,
music, dance, gymnastics, swimming and
nature play." The trained educators provide
early childhood education and care in the
educator’s homes, Nanny Sole Care and Nanny
Parent Support - where the educators provide
care, support to the parents and education in
the children’s homes. For more information,
visit www.littlredfoxece.co.nz or contact
Bethany Fox on 0274972828.
GUIDING GROWTH
with in-home childcare
At Education Angels we provide licensed home based care and education
for preschool children. We are committed to providing high quality support,
educational resources, activities and ongoing professional development.
We can provide a range of childcare options to suit each individual family, these include:
In Home Care • A Nanny In Your Own Home • An Au Pair In Your Own Home
Enquire to see what option suits the needs of your family best.
P: 0508 Angels • E: [email protected] • W: educationangels.co.nz