Childcare options in Pukekohe West

Our Whānau

We believe it takes a village to raise a child and consider it a great privilege and responsibility to be in partnership with parents in Pukekohe. Our people have been chosen for their commitment to living with an open heart, open mind and open will. We are committed to our tamariki and giving them the best possible opportunities. Take a tour of our website and get to know our kaiako a little before popping in to meet us in person. 

Our Philosophy

Weaving together the latest neuro-developmental research, heart-centred educational philosophy and ancient wisdom our philosophy creates fertile soil for our individual and collective seeds of greatness to grow. We go beyond quality care and into holistic care. Initiatives like our garden-to-plate programme give connection to nature. Our nursery is designed for trusting relationships. And our Reggio inspired art space extends tamariki's expressions and interests

Our Environment

We are located over-looking a grassy reserve in a quiet suburb. Surrounded by beauty, our soul grows. The greatest of attention has been given to our homely, sensory rich and wonder-filled environments. As you step into our living spaces you will find yourself exhaling. We believe we naturally model our surroundings and nature provides us with vital models for life. That's why our garden is vibrant with nature.

Educare Albert Street, is a purpose build childcare centre, built with your tamariki in mind.

We are located on Albert Street, walking distance to the main centre of Pukekohe. Our centre has a focus on natural resources and safety in a whānau environment. We enrol tamariki from 0-6 and have a strong infant practice and transition to school programme.

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.

Our Centre 

Investing in your preschool child to develop 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

More like a home than a preschool

Kiddie Academy is a childcare centre, more like a home than a preschool.  Our teachers are passionate about creating a nurturing, peaceful and natural environment for your child’s early childhood education (ECE) and development.

A safe, supportive full child care service with a delicious nutritional meal service from breakfast to dinner with experienced and caring teachers.

Our Auckland daycare centre

Located at 93-97 Victoria Street, Pukekohe is a new, state of the art, purpose-built preschool created especially for your little ones. Our well-equipped facilities and extensive range of resources create a stimulating environment.  A childcare centre where every child can feel safe and learn through play in a natural and un-hurried way.

It is our aim to work with you to help your child develop into a happy, healthy, confident learner.  Whether you have questions or are concerned about eating or sleeping, toileting, or challenging behaviours, we are happy to listen, share ideas and work together to ensure your child’s happiness.

Inquiry-based curriculum

Our lesson plans and play environment, incorporate the principles of the Te Whāriki curriculum (2017).  This bicultural, strategic school-based professional development programme focuses on ensuring the education interests and aspirations of little learners and their whānau.

Bringing nature and fresh air to our early learning centre

We believe in the power of nature and know that children need space to play.  Come and see our beautiful outdoor spaces at The Kiddie Academy Centre – they are larger than the national requirements.

A safe, nurturing space where your child can run, skip, ponder, laugh, grow and be one with nature, every day!

Come and experience the warmth at Kiddie Academy early learning education.