Nursery - Approximately 0 - 2 Years Old

Our Nursery is built on respect. Through Primary Care Giving, we are able to build strong and meaningful relationships which are vital in a safe and sure foundation from where children can learn, grow and explore. To ensure a sense of safety and well-being and familiarity for our children each child is appointed their own Primary Care Giver which meets the childs needs.

Freedom

Through the freedom of choice, the children explore the nursery’s entire indoor and extensive outdoor environment each day at their own pace. We encourage uninterrupted play while also providing support and guidance. By giving our children choices, we are empowering them to become confident and competent learners. Our large indoor and outdoor environment give’s the children the freedom to move and to express themselves. Our daily programme allows for flexibility as learning opportunities can appear at any stage of the day and this allows us to follow through with this.

Fun

Our programme allows for our children to learn while having fun! The programme is firmly centred around and is curiosity based on the emerging interests of the children. Our programme allows for spontaneous experiences as well as planned, so that the interest is kept fun and focused on the children. Our programme and environment allows our children to be children and to have fun alongside their peers and teachers.

Family

Building strong partnership between whanau/families and the nursery is paramount. We encourage open communication and active participation – including welcoming extended whanau and community input. We endeavour to involve our families in all parts of our programme through inviting them to join in birthday celebrations, having fun afternoon teas and family evenings. We recognise that each child’s culture and beliefs are different and we support this by our inclusive, understanding environment. We have an open door policy in which family and whanau are welcome and encouraged to spend time with us. We also recognise the importance of family within the centre and give the chance for children to spend time with their siblings during the day.