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Welcome to Creative Gardens Mangere, a family-friendly, home-away-from-home Early Learning Centre located in the heart of the Mangere East community. Our purpose-built centre is divided into four beautiful, well-resourced rooms, each staffed with dedicated and qualified teachers who support your child's special interests and projects.
At Creative Gardens Mangere, your child will enjoy both indoor and outdoor playtime options, including a custom-built sandpit and specially designed bike tracks. They can also explore our indoor science area and state-of-the-art family play areas. We focus on developing important skills such as sharing, patience, self-confidence, and resilience every day.
Our learning environments are designed to provide authentic, meaningful learning experiences that foster a sense of wonder, joy, and a love for learning in children.
Interested in joining our centre? Simply get in touch with us by booking a visit or sending an enquiry today. We look forward to welcoming you and your precious tamariki at Creative Gardens Mangere East.
OUR ROOMS
- Tui Room: Infant to Two Years Old
The Tui Room is our sanctuary for infants and young toddlers. Here, we provide consistent and nurturing care, creating a comforting nest for our smallest tamariki.
- Pukeko Room: 2 – 3.5 Years Old
The Pukeko Room is designed for our energetic toddlers. It represents their growing ability to face challenges and thrive in their educational journey.
- Kea Room: 3.5 – 5 Years Old
The Kea Room is where our preschoolers flourish. This room fosters their intellectual growth, preparing them for the future with nurturing guidance.
OUR CURRICULUM
Our curriculum is based on New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum – Te Whāriki. We see children as competent learners and communicators, secure in their sense of belonging and confident in their contributions to society.
Te Whāriki, meaning ‘woven mat’, integrates four curriculum principles with five strands. Together, these elements express our vision for children. Our teachers collaborate with children, parents, and whanau to weave these principles and strands into a local curriculum that promotes positive learning outcomes.
The Four Principles / Kaupapa Whakahaere of Te Whāriki are:
- Family & Community | Whānau tangata – Family and community are integral to the curriculum.
- Relationships | Ngā hononga – Children learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships.
- Empowerment | Whakamana – The curriculum empowers children to learn and grow.
- Holistic Development | Kotahitanga – The curriculum reflects the holistic nature of children’s learning and development.
