Childcare options in Browns Bay

Welcome to Browns Bay Taiaotea Kindergarten

Kia Ora, 你好, hallo, 안녕하세요 and welcome to Browns Bay Taiaotea Kindergarten. Our kindergarten is situated in the heart of Browns Bay and we are fortunate to look out across the beautiful Freyberg Park. Browns Bay is called home by people from around the world and our community’s unique multi-cultural heritage is an important and respected part of who we are at Taiaotea.

We are a team of passionate kaiako (teachers) who are patient, calm and respectful. We take time in getting to know our tamariki (children) and their whānau (families) through listening to what is important to them, acknowledging that the wairuatanga (spirit) of the child and their whānau needs regular nourishment and support. This enables us to provide individual learning programmes that ensure tamariki get the most out of their early childhood education before transitioning onto school.

Through research and planning we create inviting, stimulating and innovative environments where sustainable practices and thinking are fostered. These values are at the heart of our practice and strongly embedded within our kindergarten philosophy alongside Te Whāriki, (the Early Childhood Curriculum),  tikanga (ways of being), and dispositional learning.  We are part of Enviroschools and have an ongoing learning programme to ensure our tamariki become guardians of their environment.

Engaging with our local community is a key focus of our kindergarten with regular excursions out into the Browns Bay community to explore our local landmarks, make use of local facilities and build strong connections. We encourage our tamariki to manaaki, show kindness and respect to, all they meet and engage with as they explore our local taonga (treasures).

Our Purpose

To provide effective early childhood education services to ensure every child leaves kindergarten with the foundations of personal development and a love of life and learning

Your Child, Your Place

At our centres your child will learn:

• How to relate to other children and their teachers
• How to take responsibility, develop independence and self-confidence
• How to share and explore their understanding of people, places and things
• How to express ideas and acknowledge feelings
• Negotiating, turn taking, cooperation and conflict resolution
• Respect for other cultures, languages and traditions
• How to better interact with family and the wider community
• Hauora (the four dimensions of health), physical, mental, social and spiritual health
• Sustainability and the natural environment

Our History

Kaitiaki Kindergartens were originally known as the East Coast Bays Free Kindergarten Association. Torbay was the association’s first kindergarten which opened in 1954 and it is still a very active kindergarten to this day. As we grew we became known as the Northern Auckland Free Kindergarten Association. Today, we go by the name of ‘Kaitiaki Kindergartens’. Kaitiaki means, “a guardian or trustee, typically of an environmental area or resource.” This change reflects our responsibility to each and every child, community member and kindergarten in the Kaitiaki wider family.

We’re about:

• children, families and whanau
• quality early childhood education
• a qualified and registered workforce
• community
• not-for-profit
• home grown
• kiwi owned

Kindergarten is a partnership between:

Teachers

Qualified, registered teachers provide and deliver educational programmes under the guidance and support of the Professional Practice Leaders.

Our communities

Support teachers and the Association to help raise funds to ensure it has the resources required by the teachers and staff and to build community relationships.

Board of management

Elected by the community by members (parents/whanau) to govern the Association. The board sets policies and the strategic direction of the Association and appoints the General Manager to manage the Association on their behalf.

Browns Bay Preschool is a small, privately owned centre that has been operating since 2000. We are conveniently located in the beautiful suburb of Browns Bay adjacent to Browns Bay Primary School. At BBPS, we are intentional about providing quality care in a warm, homely environment and in encouraging our children to play, play and play. 

The Tohorā (Over 2s) and Penguins (Under 2s) make up the Brown Bay Preschool Whānau.

Our philosophy

Children, parents and educators at Browns Bay Preschool, form a community of learners who all work together in partnership. We establish strong relationships with your child, and your family, by sharing information, which will benefit your child’s growth and development. The holistic potential of each child will be encouraged to the fullest. Each child brings to the preschool unique cultural values and beliefs which will be respected and nurtured. Learning is a lifelong process, which can be joyful and fun when we investigate, research and explore our world around us in meaningful ways. Therefore we will offer an environment that is interesting, enriching and well resourced.

We are responsive to the children’s interests and use these to extend their current knowledge in ways that engage them in the learning process. We will provide a programme where children feel safe, develop positive self worth and a sense of community, the ability to communicate effectively with others and a respect for the different ways that other people see the world. Children will receive quality education and care, which celebrates and nurtures each child’s potential as a competent, capable and confident learner.Our programme is underpinned by Te Whaariki (Early Childhood Curriculum) as well as the philosophies from Reggio Emilia (Italy).

Why choose us

We provide:

• Open ended objects, materials and resources.
• A place to develop responsive, reciprocal and respectful relationships with peers, teachers and the environment.
• A place to explore, discover and learn through play in an age appropriate setting with open ended objects and resources
• Opportunities for children to follow their natural and individual learning interests with support from Kaiako (teachers).
• Engaging and inviting, ‘family style’ meal times to support healthy attitudes towards nutrition as well as a chance to connect with friends around the “dining room” table.
• Children’s natural sleep and rest rhythms are respected with peaceful, comforting and calm sleep or rest areas for time to pause and recharge.

Welcome to Oaktree Kindergarten

Nga Mihi Mahana Kia Koutou

A warm welcome to everyone!

Oaktree Kindergarten is situated in Browns Bay which feeds into the variety of the local primary schools. We are a public Kindergarten with a fully qualified teaching team that offers a high quality educational programme for 3-5 year olds. At Oaktree Kindergarten we have an open door policy and welcome families/whānau to visit anytime. Relationships are central to our learning environment with both children and their whānau. It is our goals for children once they leave for school to be confident, competent, life-long learners that are willing to embrace their next learning journey.

At Oaktree Kindergarten our practice is underpinned by the founding principles of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum along with Enviroschool’s principles and education for sustainability. Within our community we are well known for the high quality service we provide along with our strong community approach. We provide a welcoming inclusive approach to all and embrace diversity and culture.

We provide a beautiful, joyful and stimulating environment that nurtures and empowers children. We do this through a play-based curriculum that provides opportunities for discovery, wonder, exploration and interaction. Our outdoor area is admired for its size, layout, natural aspects and the physical challenges if offers children. Our whole environment reflects the uniqueness of Aotearoa New Zealand representing our bicultural curriculum that values and encompasses our multicultural community.

Our Purpose

To provide effective early childhood education services to ensure every child leaves kindergarten with the foundations of personal development and a love of life and learning

Your Child, Your Place

At our centres your child will learn:

• How to relate to other children and their teachers
• How to take responsibility, develop independence and self-confidence
• How to share and explore their understanding of people, places and things
• How to express ideas and acknowledge feelings
• Negotiating, turn taking, cooperation and conflict resolution
• Respect for other cultures, languages and traditions
• How to better interact with family and the wider community
• Hauora (the four dimensions of health), physical, mental, social and spiritual health
• Sustainability and the natural environment

Our History

Kaitiaki Kindergartens were originally known as the East Coast Bays Free Kindergarten Association. Torbay was the association’s first kindergarten which opened in 1954 and it is still a very active kindergarten to this day. As we grew we became known as the Northern Auckland Free Kindergarten Association. Today, we go by the name of ‘Kaitiaki Kindergartens’. Kaitiaki means, “a guardian or trustee, typically of an environmental area or resource.” This change reflects our responsibility to each and every child, community member and kindergarten in the Kaitiaki wider family.

We’re about:

• children, families and whanau
• quality early childhood education
• a qualified and registered workforce
• community
• not-for-profit
• home grown
• kiwi owned

Kindergarten is a partnership between:

Teachers

Qualified, registered teachers provide and deliver educational programmes under the guidance and support of the Professional Practice Leaders.

Our communities

Support teachers and the Association to help raise funds to ensure it has the resources required by the teachers and staff and to build community relationships.

Board of management

Elected by the community by members (parents/whanau) to govern the Association. The board sets policies and the strategic direction of the Association and appoints the General Manager to manage the Association on their behalf.

A small and homely centre with fantastic outdoor spaces, Little Earth Montessori Oteha Valley provides nurturing and inspiring care and education for 2 to 5 year olds. Our professional teaching team have a strong bicultural focus and are passionate about creating a warm and caring environment where children thrive. Beautiful, natural outdoor spaces invite adventure and exploration, while our well thought out curriculum offers plentiful learning opportunities through meaningful play.

Give your little one the best possible start.

Our Rooms

At Little Earth Oteha Valley, we don’t divide our children into separate rooms. There’s no stressful transitioning between rooms, the younger children learn skills from the older children, and the older ones take pride in teaching their peers new things. Our children also get to spend their whole time with the same teachers, allowing them to develop a deeper understanding of each child’s strengths and needs.

Why choose us?

There are a host of reasons why families choose Little Earth Montessori Oteha Valley. Here are just a few of them:

• Small, homely and welcoming
• Delicious, nutritious morning and afternoon tea provided
• Healthy Heart award
• Amazing outdoors with a wild garden to explore
• Vegetable garden which the children plant and tend
• Focus on sustainability including a compost bin and worm farm
• Excellent pathways to school programme
• Montessori inspired
• Strong bicultural values, language and practices
• Family orientated

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Our philosophy

At Lollipops Browns Bay we work to nurture the child’s full potential. We follow Ako principles inspired by the Reggio teaching philosophy which has the natural development of a child as its key pillar. The teacher’s role is to watch and get to know the whole child (Te Ira Tangata), and then prepare the child well for their learning journey. Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Manaakitanga (Respect) are just some of our key teaching strategies.

Our rooms

Lollipops Browns Bay has three separate rooms, enabling us to deliver safe, nurturing and age appropriate learning experiences for all our children.  

Tui Room

The Tui Room caters for the youngest members of our Lollipops whanau – our children aged 3 months to 2 years. This is a special room prepared with the care and nurturing of precious little ones in mind. Here, loving care is the name of the game, and cuddles come with the territory! The Tuis Room features both inside and outside play areas that are perfect for those testing their newfound walking skills.

Kiwi Room

The Kiwi Room is specially designed for our busy 2 to 4 year olds and features two exciting spaces with plenty to do and explore – from puzzles, crafts and dress ups, to an awesome outdoor area with climbing and balancing equipment for fearless and intrepid toddlers. All this under the watchful eyes of their amazing teachers!

Fantails Room

What fun is had in this room! Specially designed for our 4 to 5 year olds, the teachers lovingly prepare eager minds to build, create, try out, explore, read, and question.  Getting ready for school is our aim, but fun is our game.

Why choose us?

There are a host of reasons why families choose Lollipops Browns Bay. Here are just a few of them:

• New purpose built centre
• Passionate educators who bring out the best in each child
• Extended opening hours great for busy working parents (7.30am to 6pm)
• Healthy delicious meals provided
• Stimulating curriculum with lots of fun learning opportunities
• Nurturing, caring and inclusive
• We celebrate cultural diversity
• Strong community focus

Our team of dedicated teachers provide the  highest quality care and education,  delivering rich and inspiring learning experiences and environments that bring out the best in every child. Unlock your child’s unique potential.

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