Our Philosophy
Inspire..learn..grow
Poipoia te kakano; Kia puawai
Nurture the seed and it will blossom
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Our Vision
He mokowā haumaru e tipu ai te tangata me te kimi i te whakahau kia whakawhiwhia ki ngā akoranga hou me te mōhio ki tō rātou kaha katoa
A safe space where people grow & find the motivation to embrace new learning to realise their full potential
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Our Mission
Hei whakarato i tētahi taiao whakaako taunaki me te akoranga e nui ai tātau rerekētanga i roto i tō tātau iwi i runga i ngā huarahi karihi, e whakarongo ana kia mārama, kia noho hoki ki konei
To provide a rich teaching & learning environment where we make a big difference in our community in atomic ways, listening to understand & be present!
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Our Purpose
Hei waihanga i tētahi taiao haumaru e taea ai, e whai hua ana hoki te katoa, mā te whakarato wheako tūāpapa mā ngā pātahitanga mō te angitu i roto i te mātauranga me te ora hei putanga tino pai rawa o rātau anō
To create a safe environment where everyone is capable & valued, providing foundational experiences through relationships for success in education & life to be the best version of themselves.
Our Philosophy
We collaborate with whanaungatanga (family and whanau) to co-create a curriculum that aligns with the hopes and dreams held for all children in the community.
Guided by Te Whāriki, we:
Whakamanawa (Inspire) by:
Sparking the interest and desire to try something new and step outside the comfort zone
Encourage and supporting, in the knowledge that everyone is deserving
Build on new ideas and theories about the world
Being a role model and sharing our gifts and talents in relevant and meaningful ways
Ako (Learn) by:
Continually developing and encourage our curiosity and be open to new experiences
Being aware and extending knowledge, skills and disposition as a learner
Having a two way street where we seek to challenge our thinking together through dialogue
Tuputupu (Grow) through:
Natural unfolding development ensuring the wellbeing of all
Confidence to be who you are
Improving – opening our minds to new ways of knowing
Reflecting and striving to be more
Small Roll, Big Impact
Our roll is small in comparison to other Early Learning Centres, with a total of 44 children across the 2 classrooms. This means that our teacher to tamariki ratios are higher and, in turn, your child receives better learning opportunities and aroha.
The roll is spread across the two classrooms as follows;
14 under 2-years old
30 Over 2-years old
We often mix our age groups for portions of the day which means when the little one is ready, they can mix in with the ‘big boys & girls’ which then accelerates their growth and learning.
Kai time is whānau time
Kai time is a family affair, we all sit together to enjoy the wonderful food that Amanda has prepared.
Before we enjoy our food, we tidy up together, wash our ringaringa (hands) and say our karakia.
It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect with one another, catch up on what’s been going on and make plans for the afternoon.
Close Knit Team
We’re a small, but mighty, team of passionate and caring kaiako who genuinely consider each other and the children family.
Each of the tamariki attending Tiny Smiles Early Learning Centre are loved and cared for equally, without question.
Drop off or pick up, you will see the same kaiako faces, offering stability, consistency and comfort to everyone. We will build relationships with you, your tamariki and your wider whānau so we can understand your needs and provide a service you can love and trust.
You and your family are our why.
