Childcare options in Raumanga

** Please note : This Centre is not currently taking enrolments **

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.

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.

Welcome to Christopher & Robin Early Childhood Centre, a warm and inviting centre that strives to provide a safe and nurturing home away from home.

About Kaitiaki (Under 3s)

The word Kaitiaki means ‘guardian’ in Te Reo Māori. Here at Christopher & Robin Early Childhood Centre we see this as both the kaiako and children being the guardians of each other, our environment and the living world around us.

Our Kaitiaki room is a calm and nurturing purpose-built space that caters for tamariki from 3 months to 3 years. Our room encourages and inspires children’s curiosity and exploration at their own pace.​

We have a highly qualified team with great teacher to child ratios. Each child has a key teacher that is responsible for meeting the key care need of their own small group of tamariki.

We have a dedicated warm and peaceful space for tamariki to sleep and a safe, stimulating space for our under 1s.

About Te Puawai (Over 3s)

The word Te Puawai means ‘the blossoming’ in Te Reo Māori.

Here at Christopher & Robin Early Childhood Centre, we see this as the children blossoming into confident, capable and independent learners and discoverers as they continue to learn and grow.

The Te Puawai room and outdoor area have been purpose built to ignite the imaginations and allowing our three to six year old tamariki to freely play and explore.

We have a highly qualified team with great teacher to child ratios. Each child has a key teacher that is responsible for meeting the key care need of their own small group of tamariki.