Local Services Auckland

Welcome to Learning Edge Montessori Preschool. Thank you for taking the opportunity to find out more about our programme. Our vision statement is: To develop a child’s independence, love of learning and skills for life within a respectful peaceful Montessori environment. Our Mission statement is: To provide every child in our care the very best opportunity to reach their full potential. To guide and nurture the holistic development of each child. To foster each child’s learning in an aesthetically pleasing and engaging environment To maintain strong partnerships with families, whanau and the wider community I am passionate about offering high-quality early childhood education through Montessori philosophy and practice within a small, calm and homely environment. We will develop your child¿s independence by providing an ordered learning environment where everything has its place and where children’s choices are respected. Our three-hour sessions create opportunities for children to follow their interests and to work with and explore their self-chosen activities for sustained periods of uninterrupted time. We aim to provide affordable early childhood education by offering 20 ECE hours and WINZ subsidies. Due to the small environment spaces are limited. We recommend you complete the enrolment form and place your child¿s name on the waiting list in order to give your child the best chance of being allocated a space To read more about the preschool please visit our website and blog at www.learningedgemontessoripreschool.com

We welcome your enquiry at The Treasure Cove. Based in Manurewa, we cater for babies and toddlers up to 5 years old, and provide a quality, safe learning environment for your child. Please visit our website or contact us directly.

Busy Minds Childcare Centre is located at 319 Sunset Road Mairangi Bay (East Coast Bays end) It is a daycare centre offering a child initiated, flexible education programme based around all children’s interests, ideas, questions and strengths. A place “Where we are continually feeding your child’s Busy Mind!” We believe in creating an environment where learning and development is spontaneous, fun and exciting. With qualified and experienced teachers, Busy Minds Childcare Centre endeavours to provide an environment full of stimulation, laughter and fun that will inspire and engage children¿s minds, curiosity, physical skills and promote a positive self-image. Busy Minds Childcare Centre is open from Monday to Friday with Full Day, School Day, AM and PM sessions available. Visit our website for online enrollment. Alternatively, give us a call for more information.

LovingCare Kindergarten is licensed by the Ministry of Education and was established by the Auckland Christian Mandarin Church. The kindergarten is run by a Governing committee consisting of members of the church, parent representatives, the Centre Manager and the Assistant Centre Manager. LovingCare Kindergarten provides an educational programme based on a Christian philosophy. We cater for the interests and abilities of each child. Learning stories are written for each child, and a portfolio made for parents to get to know what their child is doing at kindergarten. This information is used to build a programme based on the Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whariki. Children are taken on trips several times a year, to build their knowledge of the community and to enhance their learning. Everyday we offer special activities for the children to be involved in. Christian philosophy, Christian philosophy and values are incorporated into our learning throughout the day. Creative dance, children are given the opportunity throughout the day to express themselves creatively to music. FMS , there are opportunities for the children to participate in a range of physical activities and Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS), including soccer on the front lawn, riding the bikes, climbing, running and jumping. Cooking/Baking – children have the opportunity to participate in preparing food for themselves and each other. School readiness – We believe that children learn through play. Children have the opportunity to develop their self help skills, social & emotional skills, early literacy & numeracy, and the confidence of being a life-long learner in their play. We endeavour to work together with the families and the school to provide a happy transition to school. Every two weeks, we have the Waitakere City library bus visit us. We also have 4 year olds taking turns to visit Jireh School and nature walk. Multi cultural – we acknowledge and welcome all cultures

Kids Klub Childcare Centre is a privately owned education service, offering an individually based programme for your child. We are a homely small mixed centre on the North Shore we also offer before and after school child care programmes as well as holiday programmes at various schools on the North Shore. Our environments are carefully prepared and richly resourced to encourage children’s creativity and social interactions. Our staff are selected for their commitment to children and for their ability to provide a service that reflects love, respect and an understanding of children. If you’re looking for peace of mind, no-stress childcare for both you and your preschool child, you’ve come to the right place. For more information, contact us today.