Childcare options in Tauwhare

We are a community-led, licensed Early Childhood Centre. Nestled next to the grounds of Tauwhare Primary School, our small preschool with a big heart provides a solid start to your child’s education. 

We are dedicated to providing a variety of stimulating, challenging and exciting play based learning experiences and activities in a well-resourced preschool which supports your child in developing to their full potential.

WHY PUKEKO PRESCHOOL?

At Pukeko Preschool we understand the needs and interests children have at different ages. Our rural centre provides the perfect space for children to interact and learn together.

The Pukeko Preschool teaching team is dedicated to your child’s learning and development, helping them grow while giving them the opportunity to find interest in the world around them.

Our purpose built centre has so many opportunities for the children to learn through play both inside and outside while the teachers help them navigate whichever activity catches their interest.

Te Kōhanga Reo Te Taunga Mai o Nga Mokopuna is a centre-based kōhanga reo located in Tauwhare-Hamilton and provides for up to 15 tamariki. Book a visit today to connect with our kōhanga reo and to learn more about the options for your whanau.

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.