Lollipops North Harbour

Nestled in sunny Totara Vale, Lollipops North Harbour offers safe, nurturing and inspiring care for the early years. Spread across three separate buildings, each catering for specific ages and stages of development, we provide everything your little one needs to learn and thrive.

Our caring, dedicated teachers strive to bring out the best in each child, in an environment that’s respectful, engaging and fun. Children are encouraged to explore the outdoors, embrace adventure, and cultivate curiosity, as they progress on their journey to becoming confident and capable learners.

Give your child the greatest gift. Start their learning journey at Lollipops North Harbour.

Our philosophy

Lollipops North Harbour has three separate buildings to cater for different ages and stages. Each centre has a slightly different philosophy, but they all share the same core value of respect. Our Kiwis building (0 to 2.5 years) follows the RIE approach; our Fantails building (2.5 to 3.5 years) works with aspects of the RIE approach as well as the Reggio Approach; while our Kakapos building (3.5 to 5 years) follows the Reggio approach.

Our rooms

Lollipops North Harbour has three separate buildings, specially designed for each age and stage. This means we can deliver safe, nurturing and age appropriate learning experiences for all our children.

Kiwis

Calm and peaceful, this centre is set up for the youngest members of the Lollipops family – from 3 weeks to 2.5 years. Up until the age of one, our children are assigned one core teacher, who takes on the primary care role. We follow the natural rhythms of each child, respecting individual routines and allowing children to grow and learn at their own unhurried pace.

Fantails

This vibrant and engaging centre caters for our toddlers aged from approximately 2.5 to 3.5 years old. Here you’ll find plenty of opportunities for your child to develop their gross and fine motor skills and build confidence through climbing equipment and an environment that supports physical exploratory play. A full core curriculum is offered, and routines include pre-meal mat time, and kai time in which children use real china, and learn to wash their hands, sit at the table and develop self-help skills.

Kakapos

This building is home away from home for our children aged from 3 to 5. Here they are encouraged to be independent and take responsibility for themselves, their belongings and actions – crucial preparation for primary school. Divided into different spaces, our Nest is a hub for dramatic play, science and nature, blocks, books and puzzles, while our Art Studio gives children the opportunity to explore clay, paint, collage and beading. Koru Group is our transition to school room, where children explore all seven areas of the New Zealand primary curriculum. Big emphasis is placed around kai times, with a sit down lunch every day that supports self-help skills, independence and social skills.

Why choose us?

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

• Three separate buildings specially designed for different age groups
• Awesome teachers who love what they do
• Half and full day options available
• Ideally located away from noise and traffic
• Fantastic spacious outdoor areas
• Abundant vegetable garden
• Two local parks a short walk away
• Delicious, nutritious cooked meals provided
• Currently working towards renewing our Healthy Heart Gold award
• Individual portfolios and online tool ‘StoryPark’ enable parents, whanau and staff to work together to support development and learning for each child
• Centre pets including a rabbit, a cockatiel, and three guinea pigs
• Lots of fun activities including dance and Zumba
• Close links with Target Road Primary School - we often join their Kapa Haka practices, visit their new entrance classrooms, and get invited to their special events

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.