AUT Early Childhood Centre cares for children (from 6 months to 5 years) of students and staff on AUT’s City Campus. This licensed, community based childcare centre is open plan and mixed age, with a separate indoor area for infants and toddlers. AUT Early Childhood Centre caters for 40 children; 12 of whom can be under 2 years old.
About the AUT Early Childhood Centre
AUT Early Childhood Centre is not-for-profit and well-resourced – our money is spent on your children’s learning and improving our service to you.
We offer:
- Highly-qualified and experienced teachers with low staff turnover – your child will benefit from developing ongoing, trusting relationships with teachers
- High teacher/child ratios: 1:3 for infants and toddlers, 1:7 for children over 2 – we can give your child individualised attention
- A multicultural community that celebrates and supports diversity – your child has the opportunity to mix with others from diverse backgrounds
- Involvement with the wider community – your child will have opportunities for regular trips to the park, library, art gallery, AUT Marae, shops etc
- A well-established childcare centre– we have experience in providing high quality childcare and a good reputation in the wider community
- Research-focused – we base our practice on the latest research and best practice
Read the Education Review Office (ERO) report
Enrolment
Complete the online form to register your interest in a place at the centre. We will contact you when a vacancy is available.
Minimum enrolment is 2 days (preferably 14 hours).
Register your interest for a place in the centre
Fees
These fees are current as of January 2020 (subject to change).
Administration and activity charges
We charge a flat fee of:
- $50 to cover administration for any new enrolment
- $2 per week, per child, for the costs of special activities, resources and events during the year (including shows, family gatherings and field trips).
You must provide nappies and meals for your child (we do not provide these).
Fees for full-time students
These fees apply when at least one parent is in full-time study at AUT.
In exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the centre leader, we may allow a part-time student to pay full-time student fees.
| Full-time students’ fee schedule | Age of child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <2 years | 2-3 years | >3 years with ECE* | >3 years without ECE* | |
| 4 hour session (8am to 12noon or 1pm to 5pm) | $34.75 | $30.75 | $0 ** | $26.50 |
| Short day up to 7 hours | $51.00 | $45.75 | No short days | No short days |
| Long day more than 7 hours | $66.75 | $58.75 | $32.75 | $52.50 |
| Total fee payable per week after ECE discounts have been applied | $283.75 | $267.75 | $155.00 | $262.50 |
* 20 Hours ECE subsidy: parent must complete an attestation form, and the 20 subsidised hours are calculated with a maximum of 6 hours per day.
** Children must attend for five sessions per week, either every morning or every afternoon. Non-attendance of sessions will lead to cancellation of your child’s enrolment
Fees for staff, part-time students and others
These fees apply to AUT staff and part-time students, and students who may have finished study at AUT while their child is transitioning out of the centre.
| Staff and part-time students’ fee schedule | Age of child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <2 years | 2-3 years | >3 years with ECE* | >3 years without ECE* | |
| 4 hour session (8am to 12noon or 1pm to 5pm) | $35.50 | $31.25 | $0 ** | $27.25 |
| Short day up to 7 hours | $52.00 | $46.75 | No short days | No short days |
| Long day more than 7 hours | $68.25 | $59.25 | $33.50 | $54.50 |
| Total fee payable per week after ECE discounts have been applied | $291.00 | $274.75 | $159.00 | $272.50 |
* 20 Hours ECE subsidy: parent must complete an attestation form, and the 20 subsidised hours are calculated with a maximum of 6 hours per day.
** Children must attend for five sessions per week, either every morning or every afternoon. Non-attendance of sessions will lead to cancellation of your child’s enrolment