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Our childcare centre in Kensington caters for tamariki aged three months to five years. We are whānau focused and support tamariki to be school ready.
Giggles provides a bicultural curriculum. Kaupapa Māori is important to us here at Giggles. As part of our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi we embrace te reo Māori and use te reo daily with the tamariki. We practice tikanga in our daily rituals such as welcoming, sharing of kai, reference to te ao wairua (the spiritual world), and our role as kaitiaki (guardians) of our whenua (land).
In our context we use the terms Teina, Tuakana and Kaiārahi to describe the different areas and age groups within our centre. The Teina area is a safe space for our younger tamariki, generally under the age of two years. We usually have nine teina in this area and three kaiako dedicated to their care. From te wāhi teina, our tamariki transition to te wāhi tuakana where they enjoy a larger outdoor space with up to 12 tamariki and two kaiako each day. Our oldest tamariki or kaiārahi, who are usually aged three-five years old have their own wāhi which inlcudes te rūma Rongo, a space set aside for mahi toi.
We provide:
- Quality childcare and education
- Caring, experienced and qualified kaiako
- Great rates, WINZ subsidies and 20 Hours ECE
- Welcoming, whānau focused atmosphere
Giggles Learning Centre provides a bicultural curriculum where the principals of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are an integral part of our everyday teaching practice.
Respectful relationships between kaiako, whānau and tamariki play an essential role in the shared learning experience at Giggles. As kaiako, our passion and joy for tamariki drives our collaborative, supportive and positive team approach.
Through exploring and celebrating the diversity of each child and their whānau, Giggles is an environment where tamariki can become self-assured, capable learners. As tamariki develop their own values and beliefs, we encourage them to care for others and establish their role as kaitiaki of a sustainable world.