We believe in learning through play, and encourage resourcefulness and lateral thinking by providing open-ended resources and activities, utilizing natural materials and objects whenever possible.
Our goal is to deliver responsible, respectful, caring, life-long learners, ready to embrace and make the most of their school years.
We seek to support and instil a sense of value and self-worth in each child as well as an acceptance and understanding of the many cultures which make up our wider community. Our teachers are qualified professionals who are kind, responsive and fun. We guide and support learning through play-based explorations and experiences. We also place importance on our bush kindy, garden to plate, sustainability, community visits and our transition to school visits. We acknowledge the importance of a close family and community spirit where whanau feel an inclusive sense of belonging and enjoy being part of a collaborative community to support our children.
We aim to provide an environment which feels homely and safe, encourages good self-care, healthy eating practices, physical activity, care and empathy for all creations. We believe children learn best where there is predictability and each child feels loved, nurtured, valued and safe.
Learning through play encourages resourcefulness, creativity and critical thinking. Our environment stimulates wonder, curiosity and a love for learning and enquiring. We provide carefully thought out resources and areas utilising natural and recycled materials and loose parts, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem solving, to foster the next generation of innovative leaders.
We value our collective goal to nurture and grow responsible, respectful and caring life-long learners. Our Childcare Centre is small and family orientated. This specialist 3 to 6 year olds centre, allows all children to build strong relationships with each other and with their teachers. Our Specialized infant and toddler centre is small and homely. We specialise in catering for children from birth to 3, with a license for 25 children only 10 infants 0 — 2 year olds.
We offer a safe space for our crawling children. Open from Our teachers get to know each child as a unique individual. Superb ratios allow for this. Our children are encouraged to connect with nature through bush kindy. Growing vegetables and fruit for baking and soup making are regularly included in the programme. This centre is situated at 64 Victory St. Our children transition from here to our childcare in Pamir st whenever is best for the child.
This decision is made in partnership with our families. Bush Kindy is a hugely successful addition to our regular off-site excursions. Each week our children go exploring for a morning, and they love it.
They go rain or shine raincoats and gumboots supplied and end the morning with a picnic lunch wherever their adventure has led them. Time in the bush reserve is unstructured and the children make their own fun. One of our many points of difference is our bush kindy programme where on a weekly basis, children explore the natural environment of our local Johnson reserve. Weekly swimming and gymnastics lessons, travelling in our Centre van, are available for older children.
Children approaching school age are taken for regular visits to the school and are invited to attend school assemblies and events. Time is spent in the new-entrant classroom, getting to know the teacher and the children. At the Centre we prepare children for their transition to school by teaching self-care skills, looking after their belongings, using lunch-boxes and managing themselves.
Numeracy and literacy are taught through play, with name writing and recognition encouraged. Your child will be encouraged to find real joy in books and story telling. Literacy and numeracy skill development are cleverly woven in to this programme. Our kits contain everything you need to get started, including pot, soil and seeds. Gardening has so many benefits for children from fitness to building healthy eating habits.
Teach your kids a passion for gardening and respect for Mother Nature by getting them involved in gardening at a young age. The flora and fauna in the garden are fascinating to watch and can be of great educational value to a curious child.
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