414 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin
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Regulatory standards |
ERO’s judgement |
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Curriculum |
Meeting |
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Premises and facilities |
Meeting |
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Health and safety |
Meeting |
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Governance, management and administration |
Meeting |
Since the onsite visit, the service has provided ERO with evidence that shows it has addressed non-compliances and is now taking reasonable steps to meet regulatory standards.
Rainbow Preschool is a community-based early childhood service governed by The Rainbow Preschool Trust. Christian values underpin the programme and practices. Children from birth to school age attend, representing a range of cultures, including a small number of Māori children and those of Pacific heritages. A SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) programme is offered for nine sessions a week.
The curriculum is consistent with the service philosophy and Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. Oral and sign language are used by teachers across the service to support children’s language development. Assessment, planning, and evaluation of children’s learning demonstrates an understanding of children’s learning, interests, whānau and life context.
The design and layout support the provision of different types of indoor and outdoor experiences, inclusive of quiet spaces, areas for physical play in groups and individual play. There is a sufficient quantity of equipment and materials provided that is appropriate for children’s learning and abilities.
Parents are provided with opportunities to contribute to the development and review of the service’s operational documents and are informed about the running of the service.
Next steps include:
children’s cultures, languages and identity to be included in assessment, planning and evaluation
acknowledging and incorporating children’s cultures in the learning environment and supporting children to be confident in their own cultures.
Since the review, the service has provided ERO with evidence that shows it has addressed the following non-compliances:
Ensuring the entire licensed premises and facilities are checked daily for hazards to children.
Maintaining accurate records of the time of illness, action taken and by whom, and evidence that parents have been informed.
Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Services 2008; HS12, HS27.
The next ERO review is likely to be an Akarangi | Quality Evaluation.
Patricia Davey
Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
11 July 2023
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Early Childhood Service Name |
Rainbow Preschool |
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Profile Number |
83027 |
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Location |
Dunedin |
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Service type |
Education and care service |
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Number licensed for |
75 children, including up to 40 aged under 2 |
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Percentage of qualified teachers |
100% |
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Service roll |
202 |
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Review team on site |
June 2023 |
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Date of this report |
11 July 2023 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Akanuku | Assurance Review, January 2022 |
All services are licensed under the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008. The legal requirements for early childhood services also include the Licensing Criteria for Education and Care Services 2008.
Services must meet the standards in the regulations and the requirements of the licensing criteria to gain and maintain a licence to operate.
having its first ERO review – including if it is part of a governing organisation
previously identified as ‘not well placed’ or ‘requiring further development’
that has moved from a provisional to a full licence
that have been re-licenced due to a change of ownership
where an Akanuku | Assurance Review process is determined to be appropriate.
All early childhood services are required to promote children’s health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements. Before the review, the staff and management of a service completed an ERO Centre Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklist. In these documents they attested that they have taken all reasonable steps to meet their legal obligations related to:
curriculum
premises and facilities
health and safety practices
governance, management and administration.
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO assesses whether the regulatory standards are being met. In particular, ERO looks at a service’s systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing:
emotional safety (including positive guidance and child protection)
physical safety (including supervision; sleep procedures; accidents; medication; hygiene; excursion policies and procedures)
suitable staffing (including qualification levels; safety checking; teacher certification; ratios)
relevant evacuation procedures and practices.
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO also gathers and records evidence through:
discussions with those involved in the service
consideration of relevant documentation, including the implementation of health and safety systems
observations of the environment/premises, curriculum implementation and teaching practice.
ERO’s Akanuku | Assurance Review reports provide information about whether a service meets and maintains regulatory standards. Further information about Akanuku | Assurance Reviews is included at the end of this report.
Regulatory standards |
ERO’s judgement |
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Curriculum |
Meeting |
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Premises and facilities |
Meeting |
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Health and safety |
Not meeting |
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Governance, management and administration |
Meeting |
At the time of the review, ERO identified non-compliance with regulatory standards that must be addressed.
Rainbow Preschool is a community-based early childhood service governed by The Rainbow Preschool Trust. Christian values underpin the programme and practices. Children from birth to school age attend, representing a diverse range of cultures. Long-serving leaders manage the centre, supported by a team of teachers. A SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) programme is offered for nine sessions a week.
The centre’s inclusive curriculum aligns to the principles and strands of Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. Teachers respond to the learning, capabilities, and interests of children. Sufficient quantity and variety of furniture, equipment and materials is provided. The design and layout of the premises support the provision of different kinds of indoor and outdoor play. Teacher appraisal and self-review processes are established. Consistent implementation and monitoring of health and safety practices are required to meet and maintain regulatory compliance.
ERO found areas of non-compliance in the service relating to:
Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres 2008, HS9, HS12, HS22, HS27, HS28.
Since the onsite visit the service has provided ERO with evidence that shows it has addressed the following non-compliances:
Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres 2008, HS6.
Recommendation to Ministry of Education
ERO recommends the Ministry follows up with the service provider to ensure that non-compliances identified in this report are addressed promptly.
The next ERO review will be in consultation with the Ministry of Education.
Dr Lesley Patterson
Director Review and Improvement Services (Southern)
Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
27 January 2022
| Early Childhood Service Name | Rainbow Preschool |
| Profile Number | 83027 |
| Location | Dunedin |
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Service type |
Education and care service |
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Number licensed for |
75 children, including up to 40 aged under 2. |
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Percentage of qualified teachers |
100% |
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Service roll |
225 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori 36, NZ European/Pākehā 143, Pacific 9, Indian 7, Other ethnic groups 30. |
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Review team on site |
November 2021 |
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Date of this report |
27 January 2022 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) These are available at www.ero.govt.nz |
Education Review, April 2018; Education Review, August 2014. |
All services are licensed under the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008. The legal requirements for early childhood services also include the Licensing Criteria for Education and Care Services 2008.
Services must meet the standards in the regulations and the requirements of the licensing criteria to gain and maintain a licence to operate.
All early childhood services are required to promote children’s health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements. Before the review, the staff and management of a service completed an ERO Centre Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklist. In these documents they attested that they have taken all reasonable steps to meet their legal obligations related to:
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO assesses whether the regulated standards are being met. In particular, ERO looks at a service’s systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing:
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO also gathers and records evidence through: