Childcare options in Mount Victoria

With an inner-city location near Wellington’s much loved Basin Reserve, we have plenty going on around us. We love watching the hum of the terraces from our windows, especially Wellington’s number 1 double decker bus!

We are rich in ethnicity, perspectives, ideas and cultural celebration at our centre and we love all that our central location has to offer. With Te Papa down the road, the city on our doorstep and Oriental Bay a stone’s throw away, there is learning and fun both within and beyond our centre.

During the day your children will be involved in a variety of valuable learning experiences with an overarching philosophy of child-led learning through play. All experiences are based around extending and supporting children’s interests and celebrating their unique identity.

Our daily routine is much like a family routine. Children and adults flow in a rhythm like we do at home, with our younger babies and children having their sleeps and meals at times that suit them and as they happen in their own homes.

Children enjoy a warm and delicious cooked meal straight from our very own kitchen at lunchtime. Breakfast, morning tea and afternoon tea as well as snacks are all part of their day and enjoyed together.

As well as a rich centre based curriculum, our children enjoy regular excursions to the local landmarks as well.

We provide children aged two to five years with a happy, fun, and engaging Preschool environment through a combination of stimulating curriculum and extensive enrichment opportunities with a good balance of child-initiated inquiry and structured and age-appropriate activities.

St Mark’s Preschool is a private, multicultural and co-educational Preschool. We are located in the grounds of St Mark’s School at the Basin Reserve. We provide an exemplary early childhood education for children in a vibrant, cheerful and environmentally mindful setting.

Our facilities are made up of two spaces: the Preschool and Foundation classrooms, catering for younger and older children. In addition, shared open spaces allow for flexibility and creativity, and the ability to respond to different teaching and learning styles.

Preschool marks the beginning of your child’s educational journey where they develop their love for learning. At St Mark’s Preschool, we believe that children are agents of their own learning. The children are actively engaged in our inquiry and learning programme. Children have an active voice, responsibility and a stake in the learning environment.

We pride ourselves in providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment. An environment where each child’s individuality, innate curiosities and desire to learn is nurtured.

We believe that children’s success is achieved through collaboration between Preschool and whanau. We value, and are committed to, building positive relationships and partnerships with parents and caregivers. Whanau are valued as an important part of our community. Our aim is that together we can support our tamariki to achieve their fullest potentials.

Mahia nga mihi o nga tamariki hei apopo ka tu hei rangitira

Fulfil the needs of our children and tomorrow they stand strong