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A new out of school care service has opened on the Hibiscus Coast, which offers parents the opportunity to have their children cared for in a safe and fun environment.
Skids Kingsway owner, Rechelle McNair, makes the point that her programme is not a babysitting service.
“We have structured activities every day which are designed to inspire and educate,” she says. “We all know it takes a village to raise our children and here at Skids Kingsway we are part of that village.”
Born in Texas, Rechelle moved to the Coast in 1992 when she married a local boy, Brett. Together, they have two teenage children.
Her passion for kids and her after school care programme is evident.
Activities including arts and craft, food technology, performing arts, sports and games and good old fashioned fun, all based around themes children love, are on offer every week. Children also get freshly cooked breakfasts and afternoon teas.
“It’s ‘real food’. Our Skids children get good healthy, wholesome meals.”
Rechelle is already well-known in the community for her work over the past seven years at Baldry and Sanford. Last year she took the leap to open her first Skids in Sunnynook.
“I was looking for a business that ticked all the boxes.”
Rechelle has more than 20 years’ experience working with children and youth. She has done everything from camps, community groups and sports teams to running school electives and working with local charitable trust You Are, which helps teenage girls discover their potential.
“The moment I discovered Skids I knew I had found the perfect business that married my skill set with something I am passionate about.”
She says the Skids school holiday programme this month includes activities like super hero day, survivor day, Olympics and trips to North Shore trampoline, as well as other great activities.
“Children from any school are welcome and our before and after school programme caters for Silverdale students as well.”
Rechelle says she loves the business environment where she is not only educating and inspiring the children, but also building a staff of leaders.
“Our team really cares about the children who are in our care. Parents know they can trust us. Kids feel safe and happy.”
