Our Rooms
Fantail
The Fantail Room is our beautiful nursery space for our youngest children. From birth to approx. 2 years, Fantails is a calm and serene space for our babies and infants to grow and explore with their natural curiosity.
We have a strong philosophy of respect and partnership with children and whanau. We value the unhurried moments we share with your child allowing time and space for natural progression through self-discovery.
The Fantails teachers are passionate about this age group and work together with a maximum ratio of 1 to 4 to provide children with amazing care.
We aim to follow the same routines for your child at Fantails as they have had home. From meal times and sleep times to their favourite cuddly toy or rug, our role is to make the transition from home to Fantails a comfortable experience for your child.
Tui
The Tui Room is designed specifically for the growing needs of toddlers. Catering to children from approximately 2 to 3.5 years both the inside and outside environment reflects our philosophy.
Areas of learning are set up to stimulate and further extend a child’s passion and interest. Our outside environment allows children the opportunity to run and climb and make sense of the natural and physical world. The inside environment provides opportunities to explore books, music, creative play and discover concepts of numeracy and literacy.
The Tuis teachers work as a team to support each other and the children, with a ratio of 1 teacher to 6 children.
Kereru
When children are ready, they move to the Kereru Room until they leave the centre for the next chapter in their learning journey at school. In this room we operate on a ratio of 1 teacher for 8 children.
At this age, children are encouraged to be responsible for their own decisions – implementing, creating and completing a task. The child initiated philosophy provides a meaningful, quality education. It allows children to interact independently, co-operatively, and thoughtfully. The programme enhances self-esteem and ensures that all children are able to develop to their full potential.
As children get closer to five, we ensure they are prepared for their next step into the school environment. We work on extending skills such as planning and active enquiry, group co-operation and social skills, as well as literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills.