Childcare options in Mangapapa
Mangapapa has a few daycare, childcare and early childhood education options. Book a visit or enquire at any one of them with Kindello. We're here to help you find the perfect fit for you and your child.
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Mangapapa - Gisborne
Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre
Nau Mai, Haere Mai! Welcome to Gisborne Hospital Childcare and Education Centre.
Te Papa Tipu.
Ko Maungahaumi te maunga
Ko Makauri te whenua
Ko Waipaoa te awa
Ko Te Aitanga a Mahaki te iwi
Our Vision:
‘To be a leader in the provision of quality education and care for all children’
Our Values:
Whakapono/Trust,
Whakamana/Empowerment,
Ako/teaching and learning, Whanungatanga/Relationships,
Cultural awareness
We believe children learn best when their uniqueness and abilities are respected, nurtured and celebrated.
We teach children through enhancing and enriching their interests, knowledge, skills and attitudes within an innovative and evolving environment.
We believe this is achieved through considering the holistic way tamariki learn. Strengthening their whole being we support children to…
• Feel valued and develop a positive sense of self
• Establish and maintain respectful relationships
• Challenge themselves physically and cognitively
• Take responsibility and care of people and things
• Recognize and communicate thoughts, emotions and ideas effectively and appropriately
Licensed for
40 children
Mangapapa - Gisborne
Gisborne Montessori Preschool
Our staff and parent Council are ready to welcome your child to our community and look forward to helping them start their education journey.
Licensed for
54 children
Mangapapa - Gisborne
Mangapapa Playcentre
Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Mangapapa Playcentre
Playcentre is unlike any other early childhood education organisation. At Playcentre, both children and their parents / caregivers attend.
At Playcentre children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment.
The curiosity and creativity of our tamariki is nurtured in a way that allows them to learn about themselves and their world.
Your child will be given a chance to explore, create, climb, read, sing, experiment, play music, wear costumes, have their face painted (or do it themselves!), garden, do carpentry with real tools, bake and cook, build sandcastles, swing, slide, dance, spend time in nature and get messy.
The activities change every day. Playcentre parents all bring different skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds to add to the rich learning environment.
We welcome families with children aged 0 – 6 years. Mixed age play allows your children to engage with others older and younger than themselves. Pre-schoolers learn how to communicate, share and negotiate with empathy for their younger peers.
At Playcentre, families come together and lifelong friendships are formed.
We welcome you to visit any time during the year. You are entitled to three free visits so come and check out what we do – we would love to meet you and your family!
Licensed for
25 children
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Education and Care
Teacher-led and at least half of the educators will be qualified early childhood education teachers.
Kindergarten
Community-focused childcare, where the teachers seek to involve families and whānau.
Playcentre
Parent-focused and family-orientated approach to childcare. Play-led learning.
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Mangapapa - Gisborne
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tōmairangi
Te Kōhanga Reo
The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.
Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.
Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.
The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:
- total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
- whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
- accountability
- health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.
The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:
- security in te reo Māori
- a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
- whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
- greater respect and appreciation of each other.
Licensed for
30 children
Mangapapa - Gisborne
Mangapapa Kindergarten
Part of the Gisborne Kindergarten Association.
Licensed for
45 children
Mangapapa - Gisborne
The Farmyard
Nau Mai Haere Mai
Te Pamu mō ngā Mokopuna. Welcome to The Farmyard for early learners.
We offer a nature-based curriculum that integrates the wisdom of Steiner Education, to inspire a sustainable way of life. From our warm home to our surrounding farmland, children explore large natural spaces. This way of learning throughout all seasons is a peaceful way for young children to use their senses in all aspects of their development.
Our philosophy
Children are welcomed into The Farmyard from babies to six year olds. In everything we do, our focus is on the whole child. The rhythms of our environment and our thoughts create an unhurried flow of teaching and learning across the seasons. In this beautiful farmland setting, our children have the opportunity to interact and explore; to express and share; and to reflect, learn and grow: every day.
We believe in the education of the whole child using the head, heart and hands, based on child development. You will see a soft integration of our values illuminated through the early childhood curriculum of Te Whāriki, Steiner Curriculum and with the growth of our Rongo Taiao (Forest Class). We now include the N.Z. Curriculum to further education for five to six year olds, supported by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We welcome you to explore further and find out more about The Farmyard.
Licensed for
110 children