Our Before & After School Programme

HobbyCare is an independently run programme that’s been in operation with our school since February 2000. It’s a place where your child can feel safe and relaxed in an environment they are familiar with, while learning and growing. The trained and qualified staff provide a happy space where your child can be creative, have fun, learn new skills and develop social abilities.

Welcome to HobbyCare!

HobbyCare has been available to our Hobsonville School students for over 20 years with the enduring goal to keep our whānau happy and safe, in a secure and supportive environment. The Programme Director, Mrs Kerrianne Rennie, has 15 years’ prior experience as a Nanny caring for children both here and overseas. She also operated similar childcare programmes while studying for her Art and Design Diploma and holds an ‘Out of School Care and Recreation Certificate’ and is a certified First Aider.

 

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

HobbyCare provides both before and after school care, from 7:00 am to 8:30 am and 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm respectively. The Breakfast Club offers students a chance to have a relaxing light breakfast, kick back and catch up before the school day starts. Students attending our afternoon session are provided with afternoon tea and assistance to do their homework. Supervised free play and organised activities, that stimulate and enhance communication skills, continue until the end of the session. Students are also provided with opportunities to just chill and relax with their friends.

 

COME MEET WITH US

Parents or caregivers are encouraged to engage with the Programme Director about your child’s learning requirement’s and expectations when you enrol. Being a small, privately owned and independent programme they have the flexibility to accommodate your needs. HobbyCare is an accredited Ministry of Social Development (MSD), OSCAR approved programme and aligned with national policies and procedures. Eligible parents are able to access a WINZ subsidy to help towards covering their childcare costs.

 

ANY QUESTIONS OR QUERIES?

Please contact the Programme Director Kerrianne Rennie on (021) 66 77 13 or email info@hobbycare.co.nz

For further information visit our website at hobbycare.co.nz where you will find out more about us and links to our current enrolment forms and information pamphlets.