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Introduction and History
Aspiring Services Ltd first opened Puddleducks‟ Preschool in Feilding on May 22nd 2000.
We are proud to be a locally owned and operated family business and value the communities we live and work within. We are focused on supporting local businesses and community services and amenities. We believe in the Manawatu and all it has to offer families. We pride ourselves on continually enhancing our services and consistently providing the highest standards over all our centres.
Puddleducks‟ Oscar Programme (POP) was established in June 2000 to provide an out of school care service for Puddleducks‟ children entering primary school. POP allows children and their families to maintain a connection with the preschool and have a safe, fun environment after school and during the school holidays.
Building on the success of Puddleducks' (Feilding) planning for a new centre in Palmerston North started late in 2001. On June 10th 2002 Puddleducks‟ Preschool (PN) opened. On February 2nd 2004 a Specialist Infant and Toddler centre opened adjacent to the preschool to accommodate Puddleducks‟ growing waiting lists.
An opportunity arose in late March 2005 for Puddleducks‟ to provide children, their families and the community an alternative choice in Early Childhood Education. Puddleducks‟ Montessori Preschool opened on May 2nd 2005.
On April 20th 2009, Puddleducks‟ moved from their original site in Feilding to their brand new, state of the art purpose built centre on the adjacent property, maintaining their close proximity to the central business district and Manchester Street School.
In September 2009 renovations commenced to refurbish the original Puddleducks' Preschool at 156 Manchester Street, Feilding. Puddleducks' Junior School opened on February 8th 2010. Puddleducks' Junior School offers a family friendly programme to suit all lifestyles.
Since opening Puddleducks‟ Feilding we have received many nominations and Awards of Excellence in the Feilding Excellence in Business Awards in the following categories -Best New Business (2000), Employer of the Year, Most Improved Building (Modern), Best Interior and Best Education Business.
In 2007 Puddleducks‟ Feilding was one of seven finalists and went on to win Best Education Business out of 16 nominated local Education businesses.
2008 -we were entered in the Manawatu Business Awards and became finalists at this event.
Feilding Excellence in Business Awards, 2009
Employer of the Year -Award of Excellence, Category Winner
Best Education Business -Award of Excellence, Category Winner
Most Improved Building (Modern) -Award of Excellence, Category Winner
Best Business Interior -Award of Excellence
Winner of the SUPREME BUSINESS AWARD 2009
Feilding Excellence in Business Awards, 2010
Best Education Business -Award of Excellence
Feilding Excellence in Business Awards, 2011
Employer of the Year -Award of Excellence
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