First Steps Educare

Description

First Steps Educare

Our Philosophy has been created through teachers' true beliefs of how we care and educate our nga tamariki. If you feel unsure of how we provide this for your child, please feel free to ask a teacher and have a look at our Philosophy book.

Social Learners

We understand the importance of positive interactions and children learning from each other, with guidance and support from teachers.

Partnership with Parents and the Community

Teachers work in partnership with parents and value their knowledge as their child's first teacher.

Treaty of Waitangi

All teachers have an understating of the Treaty of Waitangi and its importance in Aotearoa.

Embracing all Cultures

Teachers strive to celebrate the bi-culture and multicultural diversity of our First Steps whanau. Culture, language and values are shared through living experiences.

Nurturing teachers and trusting environment

A happy, healthy environment for children, whanau and teachers is what we strive for. We combine fun and meaningful experiences, with positive relationships and a loving response to every child.

Individual discovery

We respect children as individuals who are learning at their own pace making choices and learning from experiences around them.

The natural environment

Creating a respect for the natural environment.