PRESCHOOL & NURSERY
About Little Blue Penguin
Ako atu ki tō mātou korero
At Little Blue Penguin, children, educators, parents, whānau and leaders will collaborate to co-design an exceptional programme with the same goal in mind:
We have a vision to create a truly exceptional and unique learning space for tamariki to learn, grow, discover and develop in a natural, home away from home setting.
Our Nursery
Whare Teina
Whare Teina is a cosy, homely space designed for younger babies to explore and develop freely. As a mixed age setting, tamariki can begin to explore the rest of the environment as they feel ready. We practice primary caregiving, so each baby has their own teacher who is available to meet their individual needs. Tamariki stay with their nursery key kaiako until around 2.5years old before moving to preschool key kaiako who they have developed relationships with.
Our Preschool
Whare Tuakana
Whare Tuakana focuses on inquiry-based learning; the natural curiosity of young children is stimulated as they take an active role in the education process by exploring their environment to make inquiries and discoveries. Kaiako then guide this process in a way that supports the children and extends their learning. Kaiako develop individual and group plans to meet the needs of tamariki, scaffold their learning and prepare them for their transition to kura.
Holistic Care
Kotahitanga
Little Blue Penguin values holistic development and places importance on a nurtured well-being in order for meaningful learning to take place. We provide nutritious cooked lunches, formula/milk and nappies. As a mixed-age setting, we value the concept of tuakana-teina, and love seeing tamariki of all ages and stages interact. Tamariki engage in active exploration and a physically active play opportunities to support development.
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