Pohutukawa Early Learning Centre

Pohutukawa Early Learning Centre is committed to providing quality interactions with children which encourage their wanting to learn, question, take risks and ask 'why'. We want our children to develop a strong sense of self-esteem. We provide a programme that is fully reflective of the New Zealand curriculum.

Our philosophy includes a commitment to work in partnership with our parents and whanau and to encourage you to be involved in any decision-making concerning your child’s learning at our child care centre.

Our learning programmes are continually assessed and implemented after consultation with you. Your child's interests and needs are regularly analysed and catered for.

Above all we provide a safe, happy, healthy and stimulating environment for the first steps of your child's education.

Our philosophy

At the Pohutukawa Early Learning Centre we believe that:

• All children are unique
• Children need equitable opportunity for learning regardless of gender, ability, age or ethnicity.
• We recognise the unique place of Maori as tangata whenua and will actively work towards incorporating bicultural approaches within our teaching and curriculum that reflect the principle of partnership inherent in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• We are a multi-cultural centre and celebrate the diverse range of cultures within our centre.
• An environment that promotes health, safety and self help skills, is essential for children’s well being.
• We value strong parent/teacher relationships as these are paramount to quality care and education within our learning environment.
• Our curriculum will reflect individual and group interests. The curriculum will be assessed and evaluated by noticing, recognising and responding to children’s learning and development.
• Powerful learning can take place when children act on their interests alongside their peers and supportive teachers.
• All experiences within a child’s day are learning experiences.
• Children will be empowered to resolve conflict and encouraged to have respect for all.
• Children will have a primary caregiver along with opportunities to bond with all teachers.
• Children will be encouraged to have respect for and understanding of the natural environment.
• Parents/families and whanau have the opportunity to inform and be informed on a daily basis.
• Children will have opportunities to build responsive, reciprocal relationships within our wider community.