Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is a living document that we review regularly to ensure it reflects our centre practices and values.

A culture of kindness
All interactions with tamariki and whānau are based on respectful care and aroha. By fostering positive relationships, our tamariki feel secure, settled and loved, and makes our centre feel like a home away from home.

Connection with Papatūānuku (nature)
Outdoor play provides children with the freedom to explore, enjoy messy play, be curious, creative, challenge themselves, and most of all, to have fun!

We embrace and celebrate our beautiful backyard regardless of the weather, and we’re lucky to have a nearby bush reserve for regular excursions.

Child-led, play-based learning
We believe early childhood is an opportunity for tamariki to explore, develop and discover their interests. Tamariki learn through play, so our goal is to provide a child-led, play-based programme. We offer a wide range of learning experiences designed to develop creativity and imagination.

We place a strong focus on promoting social competence and growing confidence. We want our tamariki to be bold and open to try new things, as well as learn to persevere and problem solve when things don’t go as planned.

Healthy Living:
It’s never too early to start learning healthy habits! Our menus are based on nutritionist advice, and we're proud recipients of the Healthy Heart Award from the Heart Foundation. With our fruit and veggie garden, we teach children to appreciate fresh, whole foods. We also encourage physical fitness, understanding our bodies, and emotional wellbeing by fostering confidence, resilience, and self-regulation skills.

Community and Culture
Our kaiako actively engage with parents and caregivers, building meaningful relationships with whānau, and we honour children's cultures by inviting whānau to share their customs and traditions.  We also organise various events throughout the year to enhance connection among families.  All of these things have helped us build a strong sense of community and cultural appreciation within our centre.

Honouring Te Whariki
We provide a quality early learning experience based on the principles of our national Early Childhood curriculum, Te Whariki. In this way, we contribute to children growing up in New Zealand as competent and confident learners, strong in their identity, language and culture.