WHAT IS CARTERTON KIDS?

At the start of 2023, Carterton School recognised that many families in our school community needed after-school care while the working day finished. Carterton Kids was established to support our working whānau, and we are pleased to continue offering high-quality, affordable care in 2026.

Carterton Kids is supported by a dedicated team including Lisa, Lleyton, Laura, Rueben, Laura and Kate. Together, the team focuses on creating a relaxed and welcoming after-school space where children can spend time with friends, unwind after the school day, read, or take part in fun activities.

Our aim is to provide a calm and enjoyable environment where tamariki can play, relax and feel comfortable while they wait to be picked up.

 cartertonkids@carterton.school.nz 

KEY INFORMATION:

• Care is Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 5pm (Monday - Thursday) and 3-4.30pm Friday, mostly based in Room 14 but other parts of the school grounds are also utilised. 

• It costs $20.00 per day, per child. There is a discount of $5.00 for each additional sibling.
  For example: A family of three would be priced as Peter Smith $20.00 from 3pm-5.00pm, Mary Smith $15.00 from 3pm-5.00pm and Hamish Smith $15.00 from 3pm-5.00pm. 

• A smaller fee of $10 is charged for children in care for 1 hour or less (3pm-4pm) and $5 for every half hour after that initial 1 hour slot. You will not be charged for booked days not attended as long as prior notice is given (by 12pm that day).

• You will be invoiced weekly by the following Tuesday, with the invoice being sent to the primary carers email address. If you want to set up a regular payment this is fine too.

• We are happy to take children on a casual basis as well as long as there is space on the days. 

• You will not be charged for booked days not attended as long as prior notice is given (by 12pm that day).

Note: Any day school is closed or there is a half day, there will be NO After School Care.

After School Care can be emailed on cartertonkids@carterton.school.nz or text 027 263 0770 or call the school office.