Our Philosophy Statement 

Our Centre Philosophy is based on respect​​. 
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We believe young children need

Relationships that are tender interactions which nurture a child’s journey from infant, through toddler hood, to young child and beyond. We allow children to experience responsive and reciprocal relationships- ngά hononga

Everyday to experience a setting that is attractive, culturally interesting and enjoyable for them and their community of learners empowering them to learn and grow- whakamana       

Spark intimate relationships with family, teachers, peers, the physical natural environment and the extended community which surrounds them. We respect how important the role whanau have on a child- whάnau tangata.

Playful  happy and content

Exploration & experimentation to nurture an inner love of learning       
Creative moments in which to grow and develop a strong sense of self, enabling them to become capable and confident learners -kotahitanga    

Time to stop, reflect and enjoy life.

Secure in the knowledge we are all well versed in Te Whάriki the bicultural curriculum which we use to develop an understanding of the cultural heritages of both partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

How do we do this?

We strive to develop a child’s inner love of learning by focused attention to their individual needs. We offer above recommended adult -child ratios with 80% + qualified teachers.

An inquiry based curriculum around children’s interests with Individual Learning Journals as documentation.

Use of natural materials; cooking; growing own vegetables and fruit. Children will be involved in preparation of morning and afternoon tea and other real life skills developing a sense of working in a community of learners.

We also provide a separate Baby area that allows the infant to have peaceful learning opportunities. This in a small home like setting.