mō mātou

Ko Te Ahumairangi te maunga, Ko Kaiwharawhara te awa, Ko Te Whanganui a Tara te moana, Ko Ngake ko Whaitaitai ngā taniwha, Ko Te Puna Reo o Ngā Kākano te kura matauranga

Te pae tawhiti

Our vision for the centre is:

Whakatipuria te kākano kia pihi, kia puāwai

“Nurture the seed to flourish and bloom” in other words, “Preparing our tamariki for the future”.

Our role as educators and kaiako is to nurture our tamariki so they develop the skills, experience, and confidence to express themselves within te ao Māori and te ao whanui.

Learning Activities

We provide an environment where every day is a new learning experience for tamariki.

Best Environment

We provide a safe environment in which tamariki are allowed and supported to discover as much as possible on their own.

Skilled People

We recruit qualified staff who share in the philosophy of the centre and have a love for tamariki.

Enrol

Enrolment is a collaborative process where we work with you to understand the needs for your tamaiti.

te mārautanga

Te Puna Reo

Our Curriculum

We provide a child-focused programme based on the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki- Early Childhood Education curriculum guidelines.

We provide tamariki with opportunities for a wide variety of learning experiences through the medium of Te Reo Māori.

Our focus on te reo and tikanga Māori is an endeavour to revitalise the te reo Māori as well as to promote and encourage the social, cultural and spiritual awareness of whānau so they are empowered to be biculturally competent.

We also have a strong focus on nature education and ensuring we teach our tamariki the values of kaitiakitanga of Papatuanuku.

A tamaiti who learns through their own experience gains a type of knowledge that is different from one who is provided with ready-made solutions.

Our tamariki are encouraged to make choices and explore the world on their own terms, with guidance and support from their caregivers. Special attention is also given to their caregiving routines, such as feeding, nappy changing, dressing, and sleeping. These moments are seen as valuable opportunities for tamariki to have quality, one-on-one interactions with their caregiver.

At Te Puna Reo o Ngā Kākano, we embrace peaceful and respectful caregiving methods that honor each pēpi/tamaiti as unique and capable, empowering them to grow secure and self-confident.