Early Childhood (ECE)

All requests to CENTRAL OTAGO REAP Te Kaiwhakahaere mō te Matauranga (Education Co-ordinator)
Sue McLean Ph: 021 544 894, Ph: 0800 267 327 or 03 448 6115, [email protected]

Young Families Network Directories
Events Coming Up

Andrea Greer - Practical Parenting Solutions
7th & 8th September

Enquiries to Sue McLean
[email protected]

Pēpi Me Te Mātua Baby & You

Babies 0 - 12 Months

6 weeks on Fridays starting 7th August

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Venue: Clyde Playcentre, 36 Fache Street
Cost: $10/Whānau for full 6 week programme

A welcoming space for whānau, where we can learn about topics like first foods, infant and child brain development, safe travel options, maternal wellbeing, sustainable parenting choices, and budgeting, while connecting with and supporting one another.

To Book a Spot: email [email protected]

SuperGrans/SuperSkills

A programme to connect volunteers with families of all ages to help develop new skills and form relationships and connections in our community. 

A morning coffee group is held every Wednesday morning at the Netball Pavillion, Poole Road, Alexandra

Meet new friends, share experiences and get some new ideas for developing your littlies skills.

Contact Ann Conder at [email protected]

Pēpe Me Te Mātua  Baby and You

A diverse and super welcoming pēpe/baby group. Weekly guest presentations covering topics to support the special bond with your little one and nourish your wellbeing while connecting with others. Babies 0-12 months. Runs for 6 weeks each school term in Clyde and Cromwell.

For more information email Sue McLean
[email protected]

Playgroup Support and ECE Outreach

Support for playgroups to get up and running, as well as sharing and modelling new ideas and strategies to engage whanau and tamariki. 

ECE outreach service for families with limited access to services within community. 

Contact Sue McLean at [email protected]

Alexandra Young Families Network

A group of representatives from all community services that work to support young families in the Alexandra area, connecting once per term to ensure our support provision is coordinated and aligned. Contact Sue McLean at [email protected]

Cromwell Mini Gym 0-5yrs

Our programme is led by experienced, registered teachers who understand child development and early learning. With their guidance, children are encouraged to explore activities that build confidence, risk taking, independence, and resilience while having fun.

Held every Monday:
Under two's 9.30am - 10.30am
Over two's 10.30am - 11.30pm
**Term time only**
@ 50 Alpha Street, Cromwell

More information contact:
Sue [email protected]