An early childhood centre at 318 St Heliers Bay Road in Kohimarama, Auckland, which has been part of the local community since 2005. It takes children from 3 months to 5 years, and the website says children can stay on without changing centres as they grow.
The centre has light, airy learning spaces, large outdoor areas, intimate nooks and a sustainable garden. The infant room, the Fantail room, is for babies from 3 months. The website says the centre has more teachers than its ratios require, and that its ratios exceed licensing rules. Teachers draw on Reggio Emilia, the RIE approach and Te Whāriki. The website says at least 80% of the teaching team hold an ECE or primary teaching qualification at NZQA Level 7 or above, and are registered with the Teaching Council.
The centre is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. It offers the 20 Hours ECE subsidy for children aged 3 to 5, and fees can be requested from the centre director. Tours can be booked through the website. Kohimarama School and St Heliers School are a short drive away.