Play, Learn and Grow (Kumeu Childcare)

Kumeu Childcare - 50% discount on fees for first 3 months.

Kumeu Childcare - A place where nurturing, evolving, reflective care and education is of utmost importance.

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Who We Are

Inspiring creativity and learning.

We are a Reggio inspired early childhood centre in Kumeu, Auckland. We offer large natural environments, quality care and focused education for all ages. Come and meet our beautiful team and see what makes us so special.

  • 1 A dedicated team
  • 2 Age appropriate spaces
  • 3 A quality preschool programme
  • 4 RIE based practice
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Our Rooms

Our Rooms

He Kākano

Welcome to our Infant Room. We have large beautiful spaces with natural resources that provoke children’s curiosity and allow them....

He Māhuri

Welcome to our Toddler Room. We have two indoor spaces including our centre whare nui. We have a sleep room....

He Rākau

Welcome to our preschool room. We have a large outdoor area offering lots of challenges to foster gross motor skills.....

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Our Core Values

We are a community of lifelong learners.

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Respectful relationships

Relationships with whanau and the wider community are essential for well being and belonging. It takes a village to raise a child.

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Empowering tamariki

We nurture confident, capable and independent tamariki through active engagement, communication, time, space and care.

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Environment as the third teacher.

Our large natural space allows active exploration, inquiry and discovery. We promote a calm and peaceful learning environment for children and create provocations to inspire learning.

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Meet Our Team

Anna

Anna

Centre Manager
Jodine Duffy

Jodine Duffy

Qualified Teacher
Jill

Jill

Qualified Teacher
Yufei Liu

Yufei Liu

Qualified Teacher
Testimonials

Whanau Recognition

Events

Our Events

Kumeu Childcare Christmas Party 2020

Kumeu Childcare Christmas Party 2020

  • 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • 7 Wookey Lane Kumeu 0810

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Latest News

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