Our mission
“When kaiako nurture tamariki interests, we grow and learn together.”
Our centre
Discover what makes Kiwi Explorers a joyful place for your child’s early learning journey.
Our vision
“To create a place of whānaungatanga for our community.”
Our philosophy
We believe in the magic of learning through play and discovery.
Nurturing curiosity
When kaiako nurture tamariki interests with warmth and caring, adults and children grow and learn together.
A safe place to stretch
We provide a stimulating and safe environment filled with aroha that encourages challenge and growth.
Movement is learning
Every physical experience gives children the perceptual knowledge that supports later abstract thinking.
Junior Explorers
Active curiosity, 2.5–4 years
Toddlers are active, curious and making sense of their world. Our kaiako follow their interests and create opportunities for new and repeated learning experiences.
Environment + language = understanding
Early Explorers
Transition to school, 3.5 years–school
Our play-based curriculum helps children explore and understand the world. Tuakana and teina group times build literacy, mathematical thinking and the social skills that make the move to school feel exciting.
Te Whariki
Aotearoa’s early childhood curriculum guides these four connected principles.
Whakamana: Empowerment
Tamariki create and act on their own ideas, developing knowledge and skills in areas that spark their curiosity.
Kotahitanga: Holistic development
We consider how each tamaiti’s learning connects with every part of their growth: mind, body, heart and spirit.
Whanau tangata: Family and community
We foster tamariki wellbeing by embracing whānau and building aroha-filled connections across the child’s world.
Nga hononga: Relationships
We build high-quality relationships through open communication, trust, respect and genuine manaakitanga.
Kua reri mo te haerenga?
Ready to start the adventure with us? Join our whānau today.
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