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Purpose built, with an amazing wilderness garden, Little Wonders Oamaru offers a nurturing and inspiring atmosphere for young children to thrive. Our rich learning environment and top quality resources will support your little one to become a competent and confident lifelong learner. They’ll develop a strong sense of belonging and will blossom under the excellent care of our dedicated team, who are passionate about bringing out the unique potential of every child.
Safe and secure, stimulating and engaging, Little Wonders Oamaru is the perfect start for young minds. Set your child up for a bright future. Call us today to arrange your visit.
Why choose us?
There are a host of reasons why families choose Little Wonders Oamaru. Here are just a few of them:
- Extended hours provide enrolment options to suit all families (7.30am to 5.30pm)
- All meals provided (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
- Healthy Heart gold award
- Part of Enviroschools programme
- Amazing Trent Street Wilderness Garden enables children to explore and connect with the natural world
- We use sustainable practices including worm farm, compost, recycling, eliminating plastic bags through children suppling their own wet bags
- We have our own vegetable garden and fruit trees
- Purpose built centre that is spacious, modern and inviting
- Children learn to nurture and care for animals thanks to our rabbits, turtle, guinea pigs and fish
- Our environments are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy
- Primary care approach for under 2s
- Four separate rooms for each age and stage encourage accelerated learning as children transition through the centre
- Visits from local library representative for music and movement classes and story time
- Multicultural environment
- Family participation and collaborative relationships encouraged
- Highly anticipated 5th birthday ritual
- Regular participation in community initiatives such as Burns Memorial art exhibition and Victorian Heritage celebrations
- Cultural celebrations including Chinese New Year, Matariki, Diwali, Tongan Language Week
- End of year Christmas party for children and families