Browns Bay Preschool

Browns Bay Preschool is a small, privately owned centre that has been operating since 2000. We are conveniently located in the beautiful suburb of Browns Bay adjacent to Browns Bay Primary School. At BBPS, we are intentional about providing quality care in a warm, homely environment and in encouraging our children to play, play and play. 

The Tohorā (Over 2s) and Penguins (Under 2s) make up the Brown Bay Preschool Whānau.

Our philosophy

Children, parents and educators at Browns Bay Preschool, form a community of learners who all work together in partnership. We establish strong relationships with your child, and your family, by sharing information, which will benefit your child’s growth and development. The holistic potential of each child will be encouraged to the fullest. Each child brings to the preschool unique cultural values and beliefs which will be respected and nurtured. Learning is a lifelong process, which can be joyful and fun when we investigate, research and explore our world around us in meaningful ways. Therefore we will offer an environment that is interesting, enriching and well resourced.

We are responsive to the children’s interests and use these to extend their current knowledge in ways that engage them in the learning process. We will provide a programme where children feel safe, develop positive self worth and a sense of community, the ability to communicate effectively with others and a respect for the different ways that other people see the world. Children will receive quality education and care, which celebrates and nurtures each child’s potential as a competent, capable and confident learner.Our programme is underpinned by Te Whaariki (Early Childhood Curriculum) as well as the philosophies from Reggio Emilia (Italy).

Why choose us

We provide:

• Open ended objects, materials and resources.
• A place to develop responsive, reciprocal and respectful relationships with peers, teachers and the environment.
• A place to explore, discover and learn through play in an age appropriate setting with open ended objects and resources
• Opportunities for children to follow their natural and individual learning interests with support from Kaiako (teachers).
• Engaging and inviting, ‘family style’ meal times to support healthy attitudes towards nutrition as well as a chance to connect with friends around the “dining room” table.
• Children’s natural sleep and rest rhythms are respected with peaceful, comforting and calm sleep or rest areas for time to pause and recharge.