TĀKARO. TAHUHU. AKO. (Play. explore. learn.)
A Secure and Joyful Haven for Your Tamariki
Pukeko ELC offers a welcoming environment for children aged three months to school age, focusing on safety, care, respect, fun, and a natural setting with attentive staff.
Our goal is to foster happy, confident, and curious learners while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.
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Hours Of Operation
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Monday to Friday
Our Education Approach
We empower children as natural explorers
Drawing inspiration from the Reggio Emilia and RIE methodologies, we diligently integrate these principles into our everyday routines. Our central belief is in viewing the child as inherently creative and intelligent, with the capacity to independently explore and uncover knowledge. This exploration occurs within a backdrop of meaningful connections with both people and materials.
Support for Every Stage
Under 2s - Pipi Room
We honour each child's unique personalities and encourage independent learning in a safe, peaceful, and predictable environment, fostering confidence, curiosity, and warm relationships
Two to Fives - Paua Room
We empower children's natural curiosity, fostering confidence, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning through child-directed play, respectful communication, and loving the environment.
Transitioning
Fostering Smooth Transitions and a Love for Learning: We prioritise seamless transitions, collaborative relationships with parents, and a strong foundation for school readiness.
Day care
Why Us
Why us
What we offer
- Holistic approach
- Passionate and loving teachers
- High teacher to child ratio
- Nuturing, safe and cosy environment
- Food/ kai provided daily
- Collaborative partnership with whanau
- Community excursions
- Free ECE 20 Hours
Community-Centric
We prioritise creating a safe, caring learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging within our community of children, families, and teachers.
Play-Based Learning
Recognising the significance of play, we respect each child's unique interests, culture, and skills while providing a rich, natural environment with loose parts to encourage exploration and imagination.
Holistic Development
Our dedicated teachers nurture individual abilities, interests, and family aspirations, focusing on learning goals that promote a love of learning, self-awareness, and confidence in children.
Safe Exploration
Our fun learning environments set the stage for a positive transition to school life, focusing on individualised learning goals. We promote respect, care, and support for each other and our surroundings.
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FREE ECE 20 hours
The subsidy provided by the Government is for children aged from three years up to school age.
Free sessions: 8:00am-12:00noon or 12:30pm-4:30pm.
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First 2 months FREE
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Family Discounts
Where there are two or more children from the same family attending full time, a discount of 5% off the second child’s fees is available.
More than just a happy place
Guided by Reggio Emilia and RIE, we empower children to learn by exploring using meaningful connections.