Welcome to Chelsea House in Levin

Kia ora, talofa, kia orana, malo e lelei, namaste, ni hao, jou sanh, witam, hello and welcome!

Chelsea House is committed to employing trained and skilled educators. Our staff are committed to providing a quality early childhood experience for all children in their care.

We do this by:

  • Valuing the child as an individual within the context of their family and community

  • Ensuring children feel safe, secure and trusting in the people and surroundings of Chelsea House

  • Supporting parents/whanau in their role as primary caregivers and sharing information of benefit for the development of their child

  • Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum - Te Whaariki

  • Valuing play as a medium for all aspects of development and learning

  • Valuing, supporting and extending the Maori language and culture

  • Embracing a multicultural perspective

Welcome to Chelsea House in Levin

Kia ora, talofa, kia orana, malo e lelei, namaste, ni hao, jou sanh, witam, hello and welcome!

Chelsea House is committed to employing trained and skilled educators. Our staff are committed to providing a quality early childhood experience for all children in their care.

We do this by:

  • Valuing the child as an individual within the context of their family and community

  • Ensuring children feel safe, secure and trusting in the people and surroundings of Chelsea House

  • Supporting parents/whanau in their role as primary caregivers and sharing information of benefit for the development of their child

  • Implementing the Early Childhood Curriculum - Te Whaariki

  • Valuing play as a medium for all aspects of development and learning

  • Valuing, supporting and extending the Maori language and culture

  • Embracing a multicultural perspective

Settling In

Transition times for children require a sense of belonging, especially very young children. You may be retuning to work, moving into our area or joining us from another Centre. Children can feel very unsettled and overwhelmed by these changes, the staff at Chelsea House are very aware of this and provide an environment that is relaxed, comfortable and caring.

Parents are welcome to spend as much time with their children as they wish. Often this is the first time of separation from parents and we encourage parents to visit to ensure that children are familiar with the Centre and the staff. The children benefit from your presence and this also enables you to become familiar with our routines and get to know the staff that your child will be with.

The staff are happy to help you and your child to feel comfortable in the Centre. You are welcome to phone the Centre during the day to make sure your child is happy. We welcome input from you over this settling period.


Settling In

Transition times for children require a sense of belonging, especially very young children. You may be retuning to work, moving into our area or joining us from another Centre. Children can feel very unsettled and overwhelmed by these changes, the staff at Chelsea House are very aware of this and provide an environment that is relaxed, comfortable and caring.

Parents are welcome to spend as much time with their children as they wish. Often this is the first time of separation from parents and we encourage parents to visit to ensure that children are familiar with the Centre and the staff. The children benefit from your presence and this also enables you to become familiar with our routines and get to know the staff that your child will be with.

The staff are happy to help you and your child to feel comfortable in the Centre. You are welcome to phone the Centre during the day to make sure your child is happy. We welcome input from you over this settling period.