Royal Oak Childcare Centre

At Royal Oak Childcare and Learning Centre we hold the early years as sacred, to do the very best for the children in our care. Of all the fundamental gifts we offer your child time is perhaps one of the most important. A magical childhood is unhurried! 

Our homely environments enrich and enhance children’s learning. Our programme reflects the special nature of our two centres. We strongly believe that children and their families are to be valued for who they are, and made to feel welcome. We celebrate our community with the many different cultures that are our families and whanau. 

Kindness, calmness, presence - these are the essentials in our role model kit here at Royal Oak. Caring is as much a part of the curriculum as literacy and mathematics! Our main language is the language of kindness. That which is nurtured, blossoms and grows. 

A beautiful place to blossom!

We are proud of our child centred environments that speak to the heart of the child. All our spaces, indoors and outdoors focus on natural open ended materials that engage children’s brains and imagination. This is a place where they can not only grow but also blossom! 

Our homely, family environments are set up to create emotional safety. It’s only when a child feels safe they can engage in an activity and learn. Safety includes safety from overstimulation. Richness and nourishment for the heart doesn't come from having lots of stuff around, but from select, carefully chosen items for children to interact with. There is beauty in simplicity.

Little moments create big memories

We are in the business of creating memories that make hearts sing. Every child is born free and equal and has the right to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. This belief creates a very special community at our centre. 

Kindness is critical, for little hearts and for big hearts. It is a direct 'deposit' into the  'heart account' and honours the spirit of the receiver. Gentleness and tender care are important parts of our programme. For us it’s a matter of ‘heart’ keeping, not ‘house keeping’. 

Come and visit us and you will see how our children play and learn with uninterrupted time and with plenty of interested open ended resources. Meet our educators and feel the zest they have for the children.