About us
Scallywaggs was first licensed by Jean Ennor in 1988 and catered for 35 children with one qualified teacher working with the children. Today we have expanded into providing Early Childhood Education and Care services to over 600 families. Scallywaggs is proud to have 25 qualified teachers, along with educators and support staff who ensure that children in their care spend their time in safe, secure educational environments.
Why Us?
Parents & whānau we can offer you a service that is open 50 weeks of the year and flexible hours! We can provide your children with a safe and secure environment that has high teacher to child ratios. They will have the opportunity to explore our indoor gymnasium, organic orchard, and adventure playground, rope course whilst partaking in growing vegetables and learning about worm farms and composting.
Management Team
Meet the fantastic people behind Scallywaggs Kindergarten & Care
Robyn Hotton
General Manager
I have an amazing supportive team of teachers and educators who take real pride in their work providing a safe and educational home environment for children in their care.
robyn@sprouts.co.nz
Vickie Culshaw
Operations Manager
I have a deep understanding of how children learn and the importance of working in partnership with whānau. I am a committed, reflective, inclusive, professional kaiako who demonstrates a high standard of teaching practice, ethical principles and a positive approach with all children, whānau and staff in our service.
pd@scallywaggs.co.nz
Sarah Smith
Office Administrator
I can help with your administration queries by phone 06 858 7404, email officeadmin@scallywaggs.co.nz or person to person in the office between
8:00am - 3:00pm.
Andrea Thomson
Office Administrator
I am the administrator for the Kids Club, Waipukurau and I can help with all other general administrative enquires by phone 06 8587404, email office@scallywaggs.co.nz or pop into the office between 8:00am - 3:00pm.
