Young children

Our approach is to view each child as an individual who comes with their own mana and knowledge. We allow children the time to play, and to revisit their play over and over again. This is part of their learning and understanding about how things work as they develop their own theories about the world around them.

Transition to School

We are so lucky to be situated next to Leigh School as this creates beautiful transitions from early childhood to primary as we are literally ‘going through the gate’. Our schools work together to support our tamariki and whānau, with weekly visits to the new entrant classroom. This programme is a valued part of our curriculum, tamariki are always excited to start this new journey as they enter the next stage of their learning.

Aotea is open Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.