top of page

We are a small, family-owned and operated early learning centre licensed for 39 children between the ages of 0 and 6 years. We are based in the heart of Browns Bay and conveniently situated adjacent to Browns Bay Primary School. 

Ours is a warm, nurturing, home-away-from-home environment where our tamariki (children) are supported and guided by professional, qualified Kaiako (teachers) and support staff. 

Licensing

We are a licensed Early Childcare Centre with Ministry of Education, license number: 20024. We are licensed for 39 tamariki with a maximum of 9 infants and toddlers.

Operating

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Open all year except for the Christmas and New Year weeks
We are closed on Statutory Holidays

Our Curriculum

We follow the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki, and are further inspired by the Reggio Emilio key principles:

Kid-03.png

Children are capable and competent learners.

· We encourage tamariki to develop the tools required to investigate, make sense of objects and ideas about which they are curious, and to become promoters of culture, values, and rights.
· We believe in giving tamriki ownership of their learning and their experiences.

Photo-kid-01.png

Teachers and parents, through their interactions with the children and each other, have a responsibility to help the child learn.

· Our Kaiako spend quality time talking and listening to the tamariki
· Parent participation is a key part of the tamariki learning process
· Reciprocal communication between the tamariki, whanau, and Kaiako is vital to help create the spirit of respect, cooperation, collaboration, and co-construction of knowledge.

Photo-kid-02.png

The environment acts as a third teacher for children.

· Our environment encourages collaboration, communication, and exploration.
· Our spaces are filled with natural light, order, and resources.
· Each space has an identity and a purpose and is cared for and respected by the tamariki, and adults.
· Our spaces are alive, flexible, and open to change to support out tamariki in exploring their interests and learning.

BrownsBar-Preschool-Homepage (6).jpg

About Us

Link-ERO.png

Education Review Office report.

Assurance Review reports provide information about whether a service meets and maintains regulatory standards. 

Link-Tepoutahu.png

Te Whariki

He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa
Early childhood curriculum

Link-Reggio.png

Reggio Approach

The Reggio Emilia Approach® is an educational philosophy based on the image of a child with strong potentialities for development.

Link-Tekotare.png

Te Kōtare Songbook

Waiata Māori for children, teachers and whānau.

Link-Sparkles.png

Sparklers

Fun wellbeing activities to support whānau to look after their wellbeing and feel good.

bottom of page