TOTARA NORTH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE

9 Feb 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We are writing to inform you that we have had a confirmed case of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease within our centre.

Hand, Foot and Mouth is a common viral illness in young children. We kindly ask all families to please be on the lookout for any symptoms in your child, which may include:

• Fever
• Painful sores or ulcers in the mouth
• A rash or blisters on the hands, feet, or around the mouth
• General tiredness or feeling unwell

If your child shows any symptoms, we ask that you please keep them at home to help prevent the spread of illness within our centre. Children may return once they are well and any blisters have dried and crusted over, or can be safely covered.

For your information, we have attached the Health New Zealand – Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease ECE guideline, which provides further details about symptoms, exclusion periods, and prevention.

We are continuing to follow our health and hygiene procedures, including increased cleaning and encouraging regular handwashing, to help keep everyone safe.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our tamariki, whānau, and staff well. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak with us.

Ngā mihi nui,

The TNECC Team

5 Feb 2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

Our centre is closed tomorrow Friday 6th February 2026 for Waitangi Day

27 Jan 2026

Just a reminder whanau when picking up and dropping off your tamariki, there is no access up the driveway due to the pool/toilet block construction.

Can you please use the pathway on the right-hand side of the driveway, up the school stairs and across the school court.