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WELCOME TO KAS karaka
KAS has proudly been part of the Karaka community since 2019, providing fun, engaging and reliable care for local families.
Our programme is based in the Karaka School Hall, where children enjoy a welcoming environment with plenty of space to play, create, learn and connect. We also have full use of the kitchen facilities, making cooking and baking activities a regular favourite, along with access to the school's fantastic playgrounds and large field for outdoor games and active play.
Our experienced KAS team brings energy, enthusiasm and genuine care to every session, creating a place where children feel welcome, included and excited to be. Each day is thoughtfully planned with a balance of organised activities, free play and opportunities for children to build friendships, develop confidence and have fun.
During Terms 1 and 4, we are fortunate to have access to the school's swimming pool. Children are welcome to take part in supervised swimming sessions once a completed permission form has been received.
Our Holiday Programme also operates from our Karaka site, with every day offering a great mix of creative activities, sports, games, themed days, special visitors and exciting adventures that keep children engaged, active and having fun throughout the school holidays.
karaka care SCHedules
At KAS, we believe children thrive when they have a balance of routine, choice and fun. Every session follows a familiar daily routine that helps children feel settled, confident and know what to expect, while still providing plenty of opportunities to explore, create, play and connect.
What a typical KAS day looks like:
Before School Care
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6.30am - programme open
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6.30 - 6.45am - quiet activities
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6.45 - 7.40am - breakfast
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8.10am - whistle blows for cleanup, then staff run an organised game
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8.20am - children sit down ready to be signed out/roll call
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8.30am - children released to school, new entrants are walked to their classroom
After School Care
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2.45 - 3.30pm - sign in, homework and a supervised game and/or craft
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3.30 - 3.45pm - afternoon tea
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3.45 - 4.45pm - structured group activity time EG: cooking, science, arts and crafts, sports and games
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4.45 - 5.15pm - roll call then free choice, playground time or an organised game
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5.15 - 6.00pm - clean up and wind down, quiet games
karaka SCHOOL HALL
12 blackbridge road, karaka
Holiday Programme
8am to 3pm – main programme, plus we offer before and after care from 7am to 8am, and from 3pm to 6pm.
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7.00 - 10.00am - (No trip) kids choice, supervised games and crafts are set up for children to participate
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10.00 - 10.15am - morning tea (children bring their own)
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10.15 - 12.30pm - activity time - organised themed activities in groups
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12.30 - 1.00pm - lunch (children bring their own)
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1.15 - 3.30pm - activity time - organised themed activities in groups
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3.30pm - afternoon tea (supplied by KAS)
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4.00pm - 5.30pm - kids choice and supervised activities
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5.30 - 6.00pm - quiet game time
Roll call at 9.45am/12.30pm/3.30pm
our SPRING HOLIDAY programme is now open for bookings!
Enquiries
If your child is going to be absent, or you need to contact the programme during operating hours, please call the programme directly on 027 694 3000.
For all other enquiries, our friendly Head Office team is here to help. You can call us on 09 236 4078 or email admin@kidsafterschool.co.nz.
To make a booking for Before School Care or After School Care, simply click the link below.
MEET THE TEAM
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lynn bennett
PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
I have two grown up children, 7 grandchildren, two cats and also aide in rescue kittens and rehoming. I have just completed NZ Support Learning certificate level 4 and as well as working for KAS.
