A restored historic villa with generous indoor and outdoor spaces
2 to 5 years
Early Learning Centre
Our Early Learning Centre supports children aged 2 to 5 in a warm, home-like environment with rich play, intentional teaching, outdoor exploration and strong whānau partnerships.
Play-based learning shaped by Te Whāriki
20 Hours ECE available from 3 years
Educa e-portfolios and regular whānau communication
Centre rhythm
Care, kai and communication that feel connected to home.
Whānau bring healthy lunchboxes for tamariki, and the centre provides healthy morning and afternoon tea. Children are also involved in food experiences such as baking, growing vegetables, composting and caring for the worm farm.
"Children are viewed as confident and competent learners. Kaiako know them well and offer experiences based on their interests to promote their learning."
Learning through play
Tamariki are encouraged to follow curiosity, practise independence, and deepen ideas through rich play.
Outdoor discovery
Natural resources and outdoor spaces help children make connections with the wider world.
Spaces
Rooms designed for 2 to 5 years.
A spacious historic villa where preschool tamariki build confidence, curiosity, independence and friendships.
Preschool learning
Front Room
A welcoming room where tamariki can create, talk, imagine, negotiate, and follow interests with support from kaiako.
Role play and relationships
Family Play Room
A home-like space for imaginative play, conversation, collaboration, and the everyday learning that grows from children's ideas.
Food, routines and practical learning
Kai Room & Kitchen
Kai routines are part of the curriculum, with opportunities for baking, growing kai, composting and learning care for the environment.
Nature-rich outdoor play
Outdoor & Secret Garden
Outdoor spaces give tamariki room for movement, imagination, risk assessment, gardening, and connection with the natural world.
Visit Early Learning Centre
Talk with us about your child.
283 Macandrew Road, St Clair, Dunedin