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Tots on the Rock, Waiheke is 100% family-owned and operated with owners who have always been very involved in the day-to-day operation of the centre since it opened in 2012. We believe in providing a quality education environment for our children, families and staff.
Tots is ideally located in the heart of Oneroa – close to the village and ferry. We are a small, boutique centre offering education and care for 38 children (0 to 5’s) and are proud of our tuakana-teina style of learning where older children guide, mentor and act as role models for a younger children.
Our building was purpose built in 2012 and as such we have a modern facility offering the latest fire systems, heat pumps for comfort, and have regular safety checks and a yearly building WOF.
Our philosophy
At Tots on the Rock Waiheke, children are our primary focus and we recognize that each child is individual and unique. We believe in providing an environment that is secure, caring and nurturing whilst also stimulating. We are committed to an open door policy to give us the best level of interaction with parents and whānau and to encourage a higher level of open and honest communication.
We are a centre that is rich in diversity and believe that all children should have equitable opportunities and differences are embraced. We aim to provide an environment that upholds the treaty of Waitangi and celebrates the biculturalism of Aotearoa and the multiculturalism of the Waiheke community.
Our practice reflects the teachings of Magda Gerber and RIE philosophy and Te Whāariki underpins the basis of our curriculum.
We strive to promote an environment that supports lifelong learning and the acquisition of skills, knowledge and values so each child can become a capable, confident, and socially competent member of the 21st century.
We have a Sustainable ‘Green’ philosophy at Tots, because we feel children at Tots are entitled to the healthiest environment possible, and that we have a social conscience and responsibility to educate our children about the importance of where we live.
We collaborate with children, families and whanau and the wider community of Waiheke where all parties are respected as reciprocal learners and teachers to create a sense of ako: “A Community of Learners.”
