UNITEC Early Learning Centre

At Unitec Early Learning Centre Inc. (UELC), we recognise tamariki (children) as unique people in their own right, each valued and respected for who they are. Committed kaiako (teachers) build relationships that embody the values of integrity, compassion and care, to create a foundation of trust. Tamariki are empowered to learn and grow through meaningful, play-based learning opportunities within our beautiful open and natural spaces. Relationships (whanaungatanga) between tamariki, whanau (family) and kaiako weave a strong base to support growing confidence in risk taking, with the knowledge that they are safe to explore this home away from home. 

We extend these relationships to include Papatuanuku, our Unitec whanau, and respect for all who walk with us. Kaiako are attuned to, and respond sensitively to, the needs, drives and ways of learning for tamariki, providing opportunities to develop confidence to try new things, persist and allow curiosity and free expression to be part of their every day. Intentional teaching allows kaiako to seek deeper connections and an understanding of our tamariki and their whanau, so they are listened to and know they lead their own learning journey.