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Welcome to Te Whare Kōhungahunga o UC | Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC), the University of Canterbury’s Early Years Care and Education centre.
We accommodate children up to six years old, and accept enrolments from UC students, staff and members of the wider community. We are uniquely placed at the heart of the UC Ilam campus, and offer short-day care (up to 7 hours a day), or long-day care between 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Children at ECLC are in a privileged position to connect with, and tap into the resources and expertise of the University to support their learning and development.
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About ECLC
Te Whare Kōhungahunga o UC | Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) is uniquely placed at the heart of the UC campus. We're conveniently located for you to see your child at any time during the day. Find out more about ECLC.
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About ECLC
Te Whare Kōhungahunga o UC | Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) is uniquely placed at the heart of the UC campus. We're conveniently located for you to see your child at any time during the day. Find out more about ECLC.
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About ECLC
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Philosophy at ECLC
Our philosophy embodies the principles of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whariki He Whariki Matauranga mo nga Mokopuna o Aotearoa - The Strands of the Woven Web, for the children of New Zealand. Learn about our philosophy at ECLC.
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Philosophy at ECLC
Our philosophy embodies the principles of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whariki He Whariki Matauranga mo nga Mokopuna o Aotearoa - The Strands of the Woven Web, for the children of New Zealand. Learn about our philosophy at ECLC.
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Philosophy at ECLC
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Our programme
Our programme for Under 2s (0 – 2 years old) and Over 2s (2 – 5 years old) is based on the Te Whāriki New Zealand Early Childhood curriculum – Te Whāriki He Whāriki Mātauranga mō ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa - The Strands of the Woven Web for the Children of New Zealand. Learn more about our programme.
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Our programme
Our programme for Under 2s (0 – 2 years old) and Over 2s (2 – 5 years old) is based on the Te Whāriki New Zealand Early Childhood curriculum – Te Whāriki He Whāriki Mātauranga mō ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa - The Strands of the Woven Web for the Children of New Zealand. Learn more about our programme.
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Our programme
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Information for families | whānau
From events and donations to reading stories and playing games, we welcome participation from families at the ECLC centre. Check out our information for families | whānau.
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Information for families | whānau
From events and donations to reading stories and playing games, we welcome participation from families at the ECLC centre. Check out our information for families | whānau.
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Information for families | whānau
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Settling in and ongoing care
Te Whakatau
An extended, unhurried transition period is important for children and families. You can visit and spend some time at the centre with your child on two to three occasions before the starting date. Find out about settling in and ongoing care at ECLC.
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Settling in and ongoing care
Te Whakatau
An extended, unhurried transition period is important for children and families. You can visit and spend some time at the centre with your child on two to three occasions before the starting date. Find out about settling in and ongoing care at ECLC.
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Settling in and ongoing care
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