Childcare options in Pokeno

Come in and see the difference that a boutique centre has to offer.

We have a high teacher to child ratio and our ratio staff (4) are all permanent, qualified teachers. We also have 2 permanent-part time teachers, 1 is currently studying for her qualification.

Our philosophy is firmly underpinned by the principles inherent in Te Whariki (the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum) Empowerment, Holistic Development, Family and Community and Relationships. Where children learn through play and exploration, creating a confident, capable and happy child. We value the relationship between teacher and family and have an open door policy for all parents and whanau.

Our preschool is an inviting and engaging place where your child will feel happy and secure. We provide a homely and welcoming atmosphere where your child will blossom.

We are fortunate to have many different cultures at our centre and we value learning about different traditions and celebrations along with our families.

Educare Pokeno is a brand new purpose built centre with rural views and a magnificent outdoor area.

Our centre has a spacious modern design with a focus on natural resources and furniture for your tamariki to enjoy. We are located right next to Pokeno School, and are only 3 minutes from SH1.

JeMMa’s Home-based Education and Childcare was founded on the belief that early childhood education plays a major role in a child’s ability to develop skills and learn throughout life. 

As a kindergarten teacher, Jenny Tyrrell could see that children who had a focus of learning whilst in a home environment appeared better equipped to learn in the future. As well as this, children who were well socialised with other children of different ages appeared to cope better than others. 

It was those two key observations which cemented her belief; that a child, learning with other children, in a homebased environment rather than an institutional environment, was the best way to go. And that’s how JeMMa’s started. The name is derived from a combination of the two directors names, Jenny and Martin. 

At JeMMa’s we believe that home-based education and care is the next best alternative to learning at home with Mum or Dad 

Children who learn in a comfortable home-based environment seem to develop strong problem solving, social and learning skills. Because they are in a comfortable, uncrowded environment children they get the chance to develop and learn at steady pace with all the help they need. 

JeMMa’s children receive lots of one-on-one time with their educator, as well as interaction with other children in different age groups. These are two core components in the development of happy, energetic, sharing, respectful, thoughtful, problem solving and fun loving kids. 

Our Philosophy 

JeMMa’s is a quality privately owned family focused Homebased Education and Childcare Service that is committed to ensuring that all children, parents, whānau and kaiako are welcomed and encouraged to play an active role in promoting positive outcomes for our learners. We are guided and inspired by Te Whāriki our early childhood curriculum which encourages us to appreciate that children come into the world eager to learn and we see this as a privilege where we can work in partnership with children, parents and whānau to empower our learners through responsive engaging environments and experiences where they can reach their highest potential and develop an enthusiasm for ongoing learning. 

Building and sustaining quality learning focused relationships with everyone is the essence to who are and what believe is valuable for outcomes for children and their ongoing wellbeing and development. Our nurturing relationships will be underpinned through our Christian values and connection with people within our service and our wider communities.  Our environments will embrace cultural diversity of Aotearoa and our commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi will be authentic. 

We view all children as unique learners where they will have endless opportunities to learn through play and develop a range of knowledge, skills, and learning dispositions. This will spark children’s independence, urge to lead their own learning, social skills, curiosity, creativity, discovery, ability to express themselves and things that are important to them. Our kaiako will dedicate quality time with our children where they will nurture those in the moment opportunities and offer the guidance, support, and encouragement that our learners need to blossom and thrive.