Looking for an early childhood centre where your child will thrive? A centre that’s safe and caring, inspiring and fun? Welcome to Lollipops New Plymouth, a high quality care and education provider for the all-important early years. Our team of passionate teachers will bring out the best in your child, in a welcoming and engaging environment that combines learning and play.
Give your little one a leading start. Launch their learning journey at Lollipops New Plymouth.
Why choose us?
There are a host of reasons why families choose Lollipops New Plymouth. Here are just a few of them:
- Three healthy meals a day provided (and we cater for allergies and intolerances)
- Exciting excursions including visits to the ambulance bay at the hospital, the helicopter pad, the museum and library
- All activities are guided by the interests of our tamariki
- Discounted sibling rates
- Extended hours great for working parents (6.45am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri)
- Only closed on public holidays
- 20 hours free for three year olds
- We encourage whanau input in our planning and activities
- Multicultural centre
- Regular celebrations including birthdays, cultural days, Red Nose Day, Loud T-Shirt Day
- Daily water play
- Rolling kai, so children learn when they are hungry rather than teachers telling them
- Teachers have expertise with children who need extra learning support or have extra health needs
- Huge brand new outdoor area
- Primary caregiving for under 2s
- Weekly kapa haka
Our Rooms
Lollipops New Plymouth has two separate rooms to cater for different ages and stages, however children often move between the two depending on their needs. This works especially well for siblings.
Teina Room
Our Teina Room caters primarily for our youngest children aged from birth to 2 years. With a homely and respectful vibe, children are able to self-access resources and routines are relaxed and flexible.
Tuakana Room
This space is mainly for our 2 to 6 year olds, however children are free to move between rooms based on their needs. Our Tuakana Room is a busy hub of learning with children engaging with all areas of the curriculum. Children self-access resources and are supported to take responsibility for their own learning with teacher support and guidance.
