A small, homely early learning centre at 1/10 Woodford Avenue in Henderson, licensed for just 20 children. The centre has a large natural outdoor area that families describe as open and inviting, and the indoor rooms have a wide range of resources and toys. The centre says it is built on relationships, and that its team has worked together for more than 10 years, with over 30 years of combined teaching experience.
The programme follows Te Whāriki, the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, and the centre practises manākitanga, showing respect, generosity and care for others. Free ECE hours are available for children aged 3 and over, and the centre asks families to call to discuss the hours that suit them. Fee options are available, and the full fee details are on enquiry. Morning and afternoon teas are provided. Families pack a healthy lunch box, which the centre says helps children build self-help skills for school. A policies booklet is given at enrolment. One family said the staff were kind and down to earth, and that their 10-month-old settled in quickly.