Childcare options in Orewa

At Dreamers Nest Montessori, we believe that a child is a taonga, a treasure to be nurtured, to grow, and to flourish. Our commitment is to provide a warm and caring educational environment where every child can become competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.

🌿 D.R.E.A.M - Our Identity as a Team:

D is for Dedication: we are more than just teachers; we are a dedicated team committed to bringing out quality learning outcomes for each child. Our passion is to nurture and guide, fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

R is for Respect: respect is at the heart of our practice. Through our respectful approach, we aim to be role models. In our learning environment, respect is not just taught; it's lived and experienced daily.

E is for Experience: children at Dreamers Nest Montessori are encouraged to explore the world through real-life experiences carefully planned by our experienced and skilled team. Learning is not just about information; it's about living and breathing the lessons, creating a foundation for lifelong curiosity.

A is for Aroha: aroha, love, forms the firm foundation upon which we build trust, security, and a sense of belonging for the children in our care. It is the thread that weaves through every interaction, creating an environment where every child feels valued and cherished.

M is for Motivation: motivation drives our journey of learning, growth, and flourishing. Both teachers and children are motivated to discover, explore, and reach their full potential. In this dynamic environment, every child is encouraged to take ownership of their learning and set goals collaboratively.

🌲 Philosophical Influences - R.I.E. and Montessori:

At Dreamers Nest Montessori, we embrace the beautiful philosophical influences of R.I.E. and Montessori to create a home away from home for the children in our local community. Our purposeful learning spaces empower children to be the architects of their own learning within the freedom we provide, allowing them to achieve the goals we set together.

🌎 Empowering Independence:

We are committed to providing freedom for children to independently choose the work that captures their interest. Time and space are generously given for exploration, with clear limits and expectations guiding each child toward achievable goals for their age and stage.

"Establishing peace is the work of education," said Maria Montessori. Let's embark on this journey together, creating a nurturing environment where each child's uniqueness is celebrated, and the joy of learning flourishes.

Join us at Dreamers Nest Montessori, where education is a journey of discovery and a celebration of every child's potential.

Sunflowers ECE – A Bright Start for Your Child

At Sunflowers ECE, we believe that every child is unique and full of potential. Our warm and nurturing environment fosters creativity, exploration, and structured learning through play. We are committed to inspiring a lifelong love of learning in every child, providing a space where curiosity thrives and young minds blossom.

Our Learning Approach

At Sunflowers ECE, we blend structured curriculum with play-based learning to create an engaging and enriching experience for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our philosophy encourages children to discover the world around them in a way that builds confidence, independence, and critical thinking skills.

Engaging Programs & Activities

We offer age-appropriate programs tailored to meet the learning needs of each stage of early childhood development. Whether it's sensory play for infants, hands-on discovery for toddlers, or structured pre-academic activities for preschoolers, every day is filled with exciting opportunities for growth. Our activities promote:

• Creative expression through arts and crafts
• Language and communication skills development
• Exploration and problem-solving through play
• Social and emotional growth in a supportive setting

A Welcoming & Safe Environment

Our carefully designed learning spaces provide a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children feel secure and eager to explore. With bright, inviting classrooms and engaging activity areas, we create an environment that encourages both individual discovery and collaborative learning.

Passionate & Qualified Educators

Our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers is dedicated to providing the best possible care and education. They undergo regular training to stay updated on the latest teaching methods and best practices, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for every child.

Parental Involvement & Communication

We value strong partnerships with families and believe that open communication is key to a child’s success. Parents can expect regular updates, easy communication with teachers, and an inclusive approach that makes them a part of their child’s learning journey.

Exclusive Opening Promotions

To celebrate our opening, we’re offering fantastic promotions:

• First 12 weeks FREE for all age groups booked in!
• Mondays free for 12 months in 2025!
• More exciting deals to come!

Join Us!

Choose from our flexible hours:

Monday to Friday:

• 8.00 AM - 4.30PM
• 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM,      
• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM,        
• 20 hours ECE available!

We pride ourselves on quality childcare with a strong emphasis on safety and nature within a whānau environment. We recognise the importance of providing care and education for children in their early years that encourages them to develop foundation life skills through "Learn, Laugh, Play".

Our values and philosophy

Educare Acknowledges and respects the rights of all children. We value children’s individuality, their special qualities, skills and attributes which contribute to a holistic learning environment enabling them to Learn, Laugh and Play.

Every child is unique and needs acceptance and respect to develop to their full potential. Each child is given time and space to progress and develop at his/her own natural pace.

All relationships, within Educare, are respectful. Relationships between teachers and children are especially respectful, with firm, fair and consistent boundaries that will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow socially competent.

We believe that open communication between management, teachers and parents is essential as we work in partnership to provide quality care and education for all children.

Teachers display sensitivity, compassion and support to each other and the families who attend our centres. Educare actively supports their staff to continually grow, both personally and professionally.

Centre environments are regarded as ‘third teachers’ to evoke curiosity, and support learning through careful attention to aesthetics and creative spaces.

Our bicultural heritage of Aōtearoa New Zealand is recognised and naturally integrated within the centres, through Te reo (language) and tikanga (practice).  Additionally we appreciate and value our society as being increasingly multicultural and diverse.

Educare embraces Te Whāriki, (New Zealand’s National Early Childhood Curriculum) as our guiding document. It is the holistic approach of Te Whāriki that not only underpins planning and practice for children but also makes us reflect during the process of policy making and self review.

Our curriculum

Our desired outcomes for Educare children are:

• Caring for themselves, others and the community – Participate as a member of a community
• Cooperate with others – Celebrate accomplishments
• Express many emotions – Love and be compassionate
• Persevere with difficult tasks in order to succeed – Be inquisitive, initiate, invent solutions
• Laugh, play, sing, dance, run, hit, catch, throw, kick and tumble
• Construct objects of beauty, paint, draw and sculpt.

Language/s, mathematics, science, technology, social services, the arts, and health and physical well-being are woven throughout the planning to meet our desired outcomes for children at Educare.