Exciting Programmes in Hawkes Bay | Lulu and Max

Before School Care

A great start to the day

Before school care hours:

7.30am – 9am, Monday - Friday at Lil and Max Clive

7am - 9am, Monday - Friday at Lulu and Max Hastings and Waipawa.

Children get dropped off at Lulu and Max, Breakfast is provided, then taken to school.

Cost: $12 per day.

Bookings: Places are limited, so please apply online to make sure there is not a waiting list. Booked spaces are charged for and we do not offer refunds. If your child is not attending please let us know before 8am.

Drop off: Please ensure that children are signed in when dropping them off and our staff will sign them out them out when they are dropped to school.

Our programme: Our morning programme is very relaxed. Breakfast and quiet activities are available for children.

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After School Care

After school care fun for everyone

After school care hours: 2pm – 6pm, Monday - Friday

Cost: $7.50 per hour for care

$2.50 per collection from school

School pick ups: Children will be picked up from School according to the pick up schedule organised with schools and parents, and taken to Lulu and Max to participate in the after school care activities.

Bookings: Places are limited, so please apply online to make sure places are available. Booked places are charged for and we do not offer refunds. If your child will be absent we require notification as early as possible and before 2pm.

Our programme: As part of our programme children have afternoon tea on arrival. We ask that you pack extra lunch in your child's lunch box so they have something extra for afternoon tea. Once a week the children bake and when possible we offer fruit to the children. Our programme activities change daily and a variety of options are offered. Homework support is available for tamariki who require it.

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Holiday Programmes

Good old fashioned fun every holidays

Holiday Programme Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Doors open 7.45am daily.

Lulu and Max Hastings and Waipawa offer early morning care from 7am - 8am. ($7.50 per hour)

Cost: $60 per day (8-4pm)

Aftercare is available until 6pm at $7.50p/hour. Bookings are required.

Bookings: Places are limited, so please apply online to make sure places are available. Booked places are charged for and we do not offer refunds, however we are happy to accept a replacement child. If your child will be absent we require notification as early as possible.

Our programme: Our programme is designed in consultation with our after school care children and is always packed with fun and exciting activities, often focusing on activities we loved doing as children. We aim to create awesome memories for your child each holidays and our staff are passionate about making this happen.

Your children will need to bring a lunchbox each day that includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and they need bring togs and a towel in the summer months.

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Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers – Outdoor Learning Through Play

Programme hours: 10am – 2pm, Wednesday and Thursday during term time.

Cost: $30 per day

Location: Lulu and Max - Waipawa, 55 McGreevy St, Waipawa.

Contact: Sabrina on 022 402 7692 or natureexplorers@luluandmax.co.nz

Nature Explorers is a forest school-based programme in Waipawa for tamariki aged 5–14, designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and connection with the natural world. Rooted in experiential learning, our tamariki learn through hands-on activities like bushcraft, nature walks, gardening, and crafts, all while embracing the values of kaitiakitanga and teamwork.

Our outdoor environment encourages unstructured play, creativity, problem-solving, and respect for the land and each other. With a focus on building resilience, environmental awareness, and a love for learning, Nature Explorers is more than just a programme — it’s a community where tamariki thrive.

What to bring: Packed lunch, drink bottle, sunhat, weather-appropriate clothing, and a spirit of adventure!

Bookings are essential: Places are limited. Apply online and select Waipawa – Nature Explorers.
Let your tamariki learn, grow, and explore – naturally!

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All Programme Information

Personal items: Children’s personal items are not to be bought to the programme as Lulu and Max - Out of School Care accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to the property.

Child protection policy: Lulu and Max is committed to the protection of all children therefore all suspected abuse will be reported in the first instance to Lauren Byford and thereafter may be referred to Oranga Tamariki.

Complaints procedures: Should you have any complaints regarding the care of your child whilst on the programme, or inappropriate staff behaviour, please report in the first instance to your site manager, if the site manager is the person of concern please report to Lauren Byford on 027 376 0373.