He wāhi haumaru mō tō tamiti
kia poipoia tō rātou ahurei, ā, kia
Whakanuia ō rātou wawata, me ngā whakatutukitanga
Where your child's individuality is nurtured, and their ambitions and achievements are celebrated
Our nursery room is for our youngest of children aged between 3 months to 18 months. We have a 1:4 ratio to ensure our children are cared for in a relaxed and unhurried environment. We pride ourselves in the ability to offer a small intimate environment of 12 children at one time. Our 4 dedicated and gentle teachers ensure your precious little one is nurtured within a safe and trusting environment.
Our toddler room is for children aged between 18 months to two years and 6 months. We have a 1:6 ratio, this includes 5 full time teachers and up to 23 children at one time. Toddlers are busy curious beings, eager to learn about the world around them, striving for more independence as they develop their identities as autonomous learners. To support their learning, we offer a range of new and exciting learning experiences, that incorporate mess, fun, and creativity, while learning with and alongside others.
Our Kaitake room is for our children aged between two years and 6 months to three years and six months. This classroom has a 1:8 ratio, this includes 3 to 4 full time teachers and up to 23 children. There is never a dull moment, our children are very enthusiastic and love to participate in a variety of learning experiences.
Our Paritutu classroom is for our eldest children aged between 3.5 to 5 years of age. There is a 1:8 ratio, this includes 4 full time teachers and up to 23 children. Being the biggest of all four rooms you will hear and see a hive of activity, including laughter, creativity, and lots of fun. Our teachers spend time throughout the day growing their independence by taking responsibility for their belongings, respecting, and caring for our environment, participating in our class hui that we have throughout the week, this is when we do Show and Tell. When your child turns 4 years old, we incorporate extra special learning experiences in preparation for school.
Our teachers come from strong educational backgrounds and are carefully chosen because they have the passion and knowledge to provide children with the skills necessary to equip them for their lifelong learning journey.
We embody the value of respect, as we believe respect places the child at the centre of all our interactions, decision making and rituals.
We celebrate each other’s unique cultural values and beliefs by embracing the diversity of our centre whanau and community.
As a community through tuakana teina we empower whanau and kaiako to develop a shared vision for the learning and teaching of all our tamariki.
We give the gift of time to each other while journeying together.
Little Minds Early Learning Centre follows the New Zealand Ministry of Education, Te Whariki Early Learning Curriculum.