Our Centre
This is a safe place where the well-being of the child is at the forefront of everything we do.
Our way of Knowing, Being and Doing
Ko Te Aroha Children’s Centre is committed to a programme that meets the individual needs of all children. All plans will be linked to Te Whaariki (the NZ early childhood curriculum).
The programme will provide opportunities for development of physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social skills. Your child will be part of a whānau group lead by one of our Kaiako. The lead Kaiako for each whānau group is responsible for providing experiences and opportunities to learn and develop that meet their interests and needs and document the tamariki progress in individual Profile Books.
Each child’s profile will contain assessments in the way of stories about their learning. Your child’s artwork and photos of them will be included and any stories or pictures you may have from home.
Whānau will be encouraged to be involved with their child’s learning and development by spending time at the centre, participating in excursions or being part of fundraising or working bees. Your child’s day will be a mixture of routines, play and organised activities or events. There will be ample opportunities to explore and experiment. Mat times and meal times provide a more structured aspect to the day.
Indoor/outdoor flow is constant where children can choose to be inside or outside in our beautiful natural environment, providing ample space for learning how to ride a two-wheeler. Excursions into the wider community are a regular feature each term and spontaneous walks around the neighbourhood.
Children are encouraged to inquire and explore through many stimulating activities offered to them that will include development of early literacy, numeracy and scientific concepts.
