Te Pokapū
Centre Information
Discover what makes Little Kiwi Explorers a special place for your tamaiti's early learning journey.
Mission Statement
"When kaiako nurture tamariki interests, we grow and learn together"
Vision Statement
"To create a place of whānaungatanga for our community"
Kaupapa
Our Philosophy
Nurturing Curiosity
When kaiako nurture tamariki interests with warmth and caring, both adults and children grow and learn together.
Safe Environment
We provide a stimulating and safe environment filled with aroha that promotes challenges and growth.
Child-Initiated Learning
We stimulate child-initiated activities with uninterrupted periods of play, with kaiako facilitating and scaffolding each journey.
Te Whāriki
Our Four Guiding Principles
Empowerment
Tamariki have the opportunity to create and act on their own ideas, developing knowledge and skills in areas that spark their curiosity.
Holistic Development
We consider how each tamaiti's learning connects with all aspects of their growth—mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Family & Community
We foster tamariki well-being by embracing whānau and building aroha-filled connections across the child's world.
Relationships
We build high quality relationships through open communication, trust, respect, and genuine manaakitanga.