If you’re looking for a quality experience for your child, you’ve come to the right place!
At PlayPods Childcare we believe that quality early childhood education sets a strong learning foundation for mokopuna that makes a significant difference in the way that they learn and develop throughout their life.
Anuhe Pod (0-2 Years): We emphasize the importance of creating an environment enriched with love, kindness, nurturing, and responsive care. Our goal is to activate and unleash the full emotional, intellectual, and spiritual potential of children by fostering an authentic setting grounded in respectful practices.
Purerehua Pod (2-6 Years): As your child progresses into the toddler stage, you’ll observe heightened independence and a growing curiosity. Our environment encourages curiosity, allowing children to express themselves through creativity and language. These preschool years serve as a crucial preparation phase for school and lifelong learning. We seamlessly integrate school readiness and desired learning outcomes into our daily activities, exposing children to diverse learning opportunities encompassing nature, literacy, numeracy, science, emotional development, confidence-building, social engagement, and more.
The decision of when to enroll your child is ultimately in your hands as parents. However, to secure a spot, we recommend enrolling from birth. This allows us to provide you with an approximate start date tailored to your family’s needs.
We take enrolments from 0 months.
We participate in the government scheme offering 20 ECE Hours, allowing children over three years old to utilize these hours at the Centre.
For a personalised estimate of costs, you can contact us via email at hello@playpodschildcare.co.nz for a comprehensive fee structure.
PlayPods Waiuku is open from 7 am to 6pm. We offer flexible hours.
PlayPods Pukekohe is open from 6:30 am to 6pm. We offer flexible hours.
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Our kaiako plan engaging programs to prepare children for school. Activities include numeracy, literacy, nature exploration, technology, arts, water play, and more.
Our kaiako carefully plan programmes that align with the early childhood curriculum. We aim to ensure children are competent, confident, and successful learners. Children will learn and develop:
• A strong foundation in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Art, creativity, music, and dance skills
• An understanding and appreciation of sustainability and papatuanuku.
• The importance of New Zealand’s kaupapa and heritage
• Social skills, behaviour management and manners
• Self confidence
• Learning skills such as independence, creativity, and curiosity
• Friendships that may last throughout their learning years.
• Relationships with consistent, familiar kaiako
• To understand and operate within a structured routine, clear expectations, and boundaries.
