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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.
At Creative Garden, we believe children are naturally driven to play. Our Free Play approach leverages this motivation, using play as a context for learning. Through play, children explore, experiment, discover, and solve problems creatively.
Free Play combines child-initiated and teacher-supported learning. Our teachers gently encourage your child’s development by posing questions that stimulate problem-solving, prediction, and hypothesising. This approach introduces your child to maths, science, and literacy concepts in a hands-on, engaging manner.
Play supports positive attitudes such as imagination, curiosity, enthusiasm, and persistence. These skills are crucial for happiness and success in later life, both academically and personally.
We understand that nutritious, fresh food is essential for healthy bodies and minds. Our cooks prepare daily meals that are not only delicious but also support your child’s physical and mental growth.
FUELING DEVELOPMENT
At Creative Garden, we prioritise healthy, wholesome food full of nutrients. Our dedicated in-centre cooks prepare fresh lunches and snacks every day using the freshest ingredients, with a preference for local and organic produce.
We also grow some of our vegetables and herbs on-site, encouraging children to participate in tending and harvesting. This involvement fosters a positive relationship with vegetables, often inspiring children to try foods they have helped grow.
MEAL TIMES
All meals, including morning and afternoon tea, lunch, and a late snack, are prepared by our experienced cook. We operate a four-week rotating menu, offering a variety of meals. Drinking water is always available, and we provide facilities to sterilise bottles.
We cater to a wide range of allergies, intolerances, and cultural preferences. Any dietary requirements will be discussed upon enrolment and strictly followed.
