Lincoln Childcare and preschool is owned by Lincoln Hospitality which is part of Lincoln University. It was opened in 1988 to provide education and care for the children of families of the staff and students of Lincoln University, local research organisations and the Lincoln Community.
We are open:
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.10pm
We are closed:
- Public holidays
- Three weeks over the Christmas/New Year period
Our philosophy
Our purpose is to offer a centre that supports both children and families.
At the Lincoln Childcare and Preschool, we are committed to ensuring that all
children are treated equally and with respect. We provide children with a stable
and secure environment. We believe it is critical for teachers to offer children
positive interactions that will build secure relationships. Teachers are encouraged
to put themselves at the child's level. Furthermore, we implement consistent and
fair boundaries for children.
We are aware that all children are unique individuals and learn in different ways.
Therefore, we provide children with meaningful learning opportunities at their
level. We assess all children on an individual basis and encourage early
identification of children's strengths, interests and abilities. Children have access
to a wide range of learning experiences that include individual, small and large
groups, based on Te Whariki (the Early Childhood curriculum). The Centre offers a
safe and challenging indoor and outdoor environment in accordance with the
Early Childhood Regulations 1998. All children have access to quality learning
resources that are replaced on a regular basis. All parents/caregivers/whanau are
held in high esteem and encouraged to be involved in the Centre in a variety of
ways. Teachers are committed to building effective partnerships with all families.
The Centre supports children learning about their community by regularly going
on excursions.
Children are given appropriate support and encouragement so they can be actively
involved in the Centre's learning programme. We support and uphold the principles
of the Treaty of Waitangi and therefore Maori language and culture is incorporated
into the Centre's daily happenings. In addition, the Centre environment acknowledges,
values and respects all cultures. Children are encouraged to learn in all areas and
not be limited by gender stereotyping. All these strategies enable us to provide a
positive social environment.
We are a non-profit community-based Centre run by a Management Committee.
We wish to maintain effective two-way communication between Centre Management
and Staff. Our procedures are to be found in the Centre's Operation's Manual. We use
a three year cycle for reviewing procedures and we implement an ongoing system of
internal review. The Philosophy and Statements of Desirable Objectives and Practices
are reviewed annually.
We have 90% of our staff who are trained. Centre is staffed with trained teachers
where possible. Team work is a focus for all staff we believe that we need to continue
our education to keep up to date with the latest developments, theories and practices
in Early Childhood Education. Consequently all teachers are provided with opportunities
for professional development based on staff appraisals.
We also provide courses (in house) for parents and teachers on topics of child development.
We are licensed for 42 children and we are committed to providing quality childcare for
Lincoln and the surrounding areas of the community, university and students.