Childcare options in Coatesville

Our newest New Shoots children’s centre has opened it’s doors and is a welcome addition to the vibrant rural community of Coatesville and surrounding areas of Riverhead, Kumeū, Huapai, Albany, and Waimauku.

Located in the main village area, the centre is planted between two local cafes: The Black Cottage and Viviland Cafe. Nice and close to the local school and set back off the main Coatesville Highway for privacy and accessibility, it’s the optimal spot for families seeking countryside living less than 30 minutes from Auckland’s CBD.

Designed with the area’s rich history of Kauri logging and gum digging in mind, the centre’s interior décor boasts warm earthy tones and natural materials. The building is passively designed for natural light and ventilation and like all our children’s centres, has been developed by architects and spatial designers.

New Shoots Coatesville feels like a sanctuary with cosy, custom-made furniture and carefully curated natural resources. The centre is filled with warm, experienced teachers supporting children to be free to play, learn, and flourish at their own pace.

When tamariki explore nature, they do so with engagement, imagination, and cooperation. That’s why Coatesville offers plenty of outdoor space for children to enjoy the sunny north-facing playground.

The centre is now open, so get in touch to come and meet our Centre Director Nicola and see it for yourself!

• Fees include nappies, meals, wetbag, bag and hat/beanie (season dependant)
• Rural community focused
• Purpose built with the child in mind
• Hand picked resources
• Multi cultural diversity

https://newshoots.co.nz/coatesville/

Rurally located, surrounded by nature, space and fresh air, Lollipops Coatesville is an early childhood centre built for little adventurers. Our inspiring outdoor areas provide opportunities for children to explore, discover and investigate in an amazing natural environment with real grass, vegetable gardens and grazing animals.

Offering a fantastic mix of modern resources in a natural environment, our purpose-built centre is well equipped, with two separate spaces for different ages. Our professional, friendly teachers love what they do, and will provide the best care and education for your child in a loving and nurturing environment.

Instil your child with a lifelong love of learning. Start their journey at Lollipops Coatesville.

Our philosophy

Empowerment

We strongly believe children learn best through play, being directors in their own learning.  We promote an environment where children are empowered to be inquisitive, curious and engaged learners.We foster relationships with the natural environment where children can explore and learn in their own time.

Family and Community

We are a family orientated Centre that builds strong partnerships with our families/whanau.We believe our tamariki will flourish when their family/whanau are fully involved in our Centre.

Holistic Development

We cater to the needs of children in a holistic manner embracing culture, diversity and individuality.  Children will develop a sense of trust, belonging, independence, through sensitive observation.Teachers have respect for and trust in children as initiators, explorers and independent learners.

Relationships

We believe children learn best when they have developed trust in the adults around them.  By working together we foster children who become life-long learners, believe that an environment that is reach in active participation with the world around them will continue to strengthen each child's development.

The primary caregivers' focus is on enabling and supporting close attachments between a small group of children and their family.  Establishing and maintaining close reciprocal relationships with the children creates trust in the adults around them.

Our rooms

Lollipops Coatesville has two separate rooms, enabling us to deliver safe, nurturing and age appropriate learning experiences for all our children.  

Kiwi Room

The Kiwi Room caters for our children from birth to 3. We follow the RIE philosophy, where primary caregiving and the day to day care and needs of the children are at the forefront of everything that we do. We have a high ratio of qualified and experienced teachers who are passionate about providing a quality environment for each child.

Pukeko Room

The Pukeko room is a learning space for our 3 to 5 year olds. Children are supported and given the opportunity to explore, play, discover, learn and enjoy their time at Lollipops Coatesville. We encourage children to use all of their senses (touching, listening, watching and hearing) to learn about the world around them and allow them to develop a true sense of self before heading to school.

Why choose us?

There are a host of reasons why families choose Lollipops Coatesville. Here are just a few of them:

• Purpose built centre in a beautiful rural location
• Amazing natural outdoor space with real grass, vegetable gardens and grazing animals
• Modern facilities
• High ratio of qualified and experienced teachers
• Working towards Healthy Heart silver award
• All food provided and children with food restrictions catered for
• Rhonda’s aerobics fortnightly
• Weekly music and drama sessions
• Regular excursions within local and extended community
• Good relationships with our local community (schools, parents, locals)
• Dance classes
• Cooking classes
• Centre pets

Our team of dedicated teachers provide the  highest quality care and education,  delivering rich and inspiring learning experiences and environments that bring out the best in every child. Unlock your child’s unique potential.