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Welcome to Creative Garden Papakura, a modernised, warm, peaceful, and sustainable childcare centre. Conveniently located in a suburban neighbourhood, our centre serves the local community and surrounding areas with integrity, passion, and love for both you and your children.
Upon entering Creative Garden Papakura, you’ll be welcomed by our gracious and friendly team members, always ready to assist you. And you might just be enticed by the aroma of our delicious, hand-baked meals.
We pride ourselves on quality, and our Papakura centre is no exception. Your child will enjoy indoor-outdoor play options, a built-in sandpit for creative play, and a variety of puzzles, tools, and toys that provide a positive sensory experience.
Interested in joining our centre? Simply get in touch with us by booking a visit or sending an enquiry today. We’d love to show you around and meet you and your precious tamariki at Creative Garden Papakura.
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.
