Shirley First Learners

The First Learners centre that will remind you of home.

Some of the reasons to choose First Learners Shirley for your child's early childhood education

• Lower than Ministry ratios Nursery 1:4, Preschool 1:7
• Experienced, caring staff, over 80% are ECE qualified
• Homely environment which focuses on sustainability
• Cooked nutritious lunches if required, morning and afternoon tea included in the fees
• Large outdoor play area which consists of many movable, engaging pieces of equipment.
• 4 year old extension programme
• Vegetable gardens which the children are involved in planting, harvesting and eating the produce
• 20 hours ECE where the hours really are FREE!
• Handy to schools, Palms shopping centre, and easy distance to CBD

At Shirley First Learners we pride ourselves on...

• we value and promote sustainable practices within our centre community
• we recognise and acknowledhe Deaf culture and New Zealand Sign Language as an official language of New Zealand. This is included into our curriculum and daily programme.

Our Philosophy

First Learners are homely centres which off tamariki, their families/whanau and our teachers/staff a place that empowers them to make choices that suit their individual needs and requirements.

A place that enables each individual to develop at their own pace, to be unique, and have their individuality recognised and celebrated. A place that is rich in wonder, curiosity, excitement and fun. A place where there is no distinction between learning and play.