Programme

At Twinkle Twinkle we run a programme that puts the child at the centre of their learning experiences. We observe their interests and plan how best to extend on those experiences.

The outcome is that children are developing holistically by experimenting with, and honing their physical, social, emotional and spiritual skills.

This will prepare them for life-long love of learning and the ability to foster meaningful relationships.

As part of our programme we also provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

We acknowledge this this is an important time to develop a strong sense of community by coming together to share kai.

When children turn four we offer a ready for school programme that helps to prepare children for school, things like how to hold a pencil correctly, introduction to literacy, numeracy and phonics.

Some simple things like how to sit on a mat and line up are small things but they make the transition to school much easier. We will also assist with school visits and maintain relationships with primary schools in our area.
Click here to read more on our methods and practices of teaching.
Curriculum 
We follow the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki.

Te Whariki is designed to promote the ‘whole child’,

“To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society”.
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Parent Info

Food

We provide all the food a child should for their day of fun and learning, our menus will be developed to nourish children with all that is required to grow a strong healthy body.

Our menu will consider cultural, allergy and vegetarian requirements, please ensure that at enrollment you inform us of any specific requirements that you may have. We are a nut free centre.

If your child requires a bottle, you will need to supply formula/breast milk and a named bottle.

Nappies & Toilet Learning

We will provide nappies. All changes are recorded and available for parents to view at the end of the day. We will support parents with toilet learning when children and families are ready.

Sun Safety

In summer please supply a named hat and a rash shirt for water play plus plenty of changes of clothes as children tend to get wet and messy.

An approved sunblock will be supplied by Twinkle Twinkle and applied to your child, if your child has sensitive skin and requires a special sunblock, please provide a named supply to keep at the centre.

In winter please supply plenty of warm clothing. 

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