Our democratic programme values individual strengths and personalities, our unique community, their customs, culture and identity. Strong relationships with parents/whānau/fanau are critical for holistic development.

Quality Early Education Real world learning,

The first seven years are vital for Physical, mental and intellectual health and wellbeing. This a critical time to cultivate great potential and to develop emotional, social and cognitive development -skills that are basics of academic learning and for life.

We view tamariki as capable, Play and Learn have a background of establishing and operating successful early childhood programmes in both rural and urban areas for over 28 years. Our main point of difference from other ECE services is our ability to deliver specific “Out and About” and “Nature “programmes. Out and about programmes explore and give meaning to the local community while Nature kindergarten provides dynamic outdoor learning programmes, in empowering learning environments. Small groups of children learn through relationships, play, language, support, and experience, in the community and the outdoors, preparing for life, enquiry and the joy of learning. All cultures have fond memories of growing up in the outdoors, developing in confidence and competence, and can relate to this.

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