Typically responds within
A couple of days
We recognise that every child is unique and has individual care and learning needs. Our team seek to work with you; the parent, guardian and/or whanau, to provide your child/ren with individual care and educational opportunities.
Our teaching team provide individual care and learning opportunities for your children and are qualified or near qualified early childhood teachers. We are privately owned and managed by experienced members of the community.
SMALL GROUP SIZES
We provide 3 dedicated areas for children to ensure small group sizes are maintained.
Kiwi – maximum 8 infants (8 weeks – 2 years)
Kea – maximum 13 toddlers (2 – 4 years)
Pukeko – maximum 23 young children (3½ – 5 years)
Children do have opportunities to interact and play with children within all 3 areas.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in providing quality childcare and educational experiences for rural preschool tamariki (children), in a safe and homely environment. Every child will be greeted by a friendly face and be treated with respect; they will be praised and encouraged in all that they do. We aim to empower tamariki to grow up as confident and competent individuals, being proud of their achievements and developing their curiosity for life!
OUR VISION
To have a sustainable early childhood service in a friendly homely environment that provides caring, genuine and meaningful experiences to children and the families that attend.
WE VALUE
- The children – they are the future of our great country
- Parents as their child/ren’s first teachers, therefore we value parents’ comments and contributions
- The early childhood teachers who spend their careers reflecting and improving their caring and teaching skills
OUR OBJECTIVES
- Maintain a quality childcare and preschool centre that caters for rural families
- Employ and support a team of suitably qualified teachers and carers, who are passionate and committed to their roles
- Work alongside parents to ensure the best planning for their child/ren’s needs and interests
