Nursery
Our nursery caters for up to 17 infants and toddlers from 6 months through to approximately 2 1/2 years in our separate attractive and well resourced nursery area with easy access to its own outdoor play space. the nursery is located in the rear of our preschool building .
Children are encouraged to participate in both individual and group learning experiences. There are many opportunities for creative and imaginative play through the day with routine tasks such as eating, sleeping, toileting woven into those times.
Our team of experienced early childhood qualified teachers provide a calm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere that welcomes and supports infants, toddlers and their families.
Our aspirations for children is that they grow to become confident and competent life long learners. As we weave the centre's Christian philosophy, based on our Biblical beliefs, values and principles, throughout the daily programme and in our relationships with children, families and each other. We are inclusive of children's home cultures and use a range of languages reflective of the children attending.
Our teachers promote children's thinking and learning, through teaching approaches that help infants and toddlers develop confidence in their oral language, developing listening and thinking skills, including problem solving, choices in their play, develop oral language and making decisions about their learning.
Our nursery caters for up to 17 infants and toddlers from 6 months through to approximately 2 1/2 years in our separate attractive and well resourced nursery area with easy access to its own outdoor play space. the nursery is located in the rear of our preschool building .
Children are encouraged to participate in both individual and group learning experiences. There are many opportunities for creative and imaginative play through the day with routine tasks such as eating, sleeping, toileting woven into those times.
Our team of experienced early childhood qualified teachers provide a calm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere that welcomes and supports infants, toddlers and their families.
Our aspirations for children is that they grow to become confident and competent life long learners. As we weave the centre's Christian philosophy, based on our Biblical beliefs, values and principles, throughout the daily programme and in our relationships with children, families and each other. We are inclusive of children's home cultures and use a range of languages reflective of the children attending.
Our teachers promote children's thinking and learning, through teaching approaches that help infants and toddlers develop confidence in their oral language, developing listening and thinking skills, including problem solving, choices in their play, develop oral language and making decisions about their learning.
| Daily Programme (nursery area) |  |
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| 8.45am | Main group starts arriving. Indoor /Outdoor Activities | |
| 9.30am - 10.30am | Rolling Morning tea available as children require it. Indoor/Outdoor activities continue | |
| 11.00am | Mat time | |
| 11.15am | Lunch then Indoor/Outdoor Activities | |
| 11.45am - 2.00pm | Main sleep time for those needing a rest | |
| 2.00pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3.15pm | Mat time | |
| 3.30pm | Main group departure – children staying until 4.30 move to Junior area | |
| Teachers: | ||
| Jane Wenmoth | Diploma of Teaching (ECE) | Team Leader |
| Juliet Faamau | Diploma of Teaching (ECE) | Teacher |
| Mel Britt | Diploma of Teaching (ECE) | Teacher |
| Alanah Thompson | Diploma of Teaching (ECE) | 1st year training |
| Summer Stewart | Diploma of Teaching (ECE) | Teacher |
| Christine Fokkens | Diploma of Teaching (ECE) | Teacher |
