Nga Tamariki Early Childhood Centre

Education and Care in Alicetown, Lower Hutt
"empowering children as learners"
Licensed for
32 children
Maximum under 2's
8 children
Centre information
clock9:00am - 4:00pm
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under2sBool iconUnder 2's

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A little about us

Ngā Tamariki is a non-profit, community-based parent-cooperative and provides quality education and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are situated in Alicetown, Lower Hutt, close to public transport and the Lower Hutt CBD.

Our beautiful centre has a homely indoor environment and our spacious outdoor areas allow for continuous play all year round.

  • All children from 3 months to 5 years welcome
  • Parent-cooperative
  • Well-resourced centre with excellent indoor and outdoor play areas
  • Cooked lunch and healthy snacks provided throughout the day
  • High level of qualified teachers and excellent child-teacher ratios
  • Licensed for 32 children (8 under two's and 24 over two's)
  • Safe, friendly and comfortable surroundings

Ngā Tamariki is a parent-cooperative. This means parents have direct input into their child's education, in how the centre is governed and in the daily operation of the centre. Parents enjoy working alongside the teaching team to ensure that the children get the best educational and environmental experience that we can offer.

At Ngā Tamariki we believe in:

  • Providing exciting, holistic learning
  • Empowering children to develop skills for life
  • Creating an environment in which children's interests and development will be encouraged and supported
  • Providing a nurturing environment that ensures quality care and education
  • Upholding the heritage of Aotearoa, inclusive of all cultures
  • Respecting the Treaty of Waitangi through the provision of resources, Tikanga and Te Reo
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