Our Programme
We offer a rich, exciting daily program where children can freely explore the environment and learn at their own pace.
Our tamariki get to explore the local community by going for excursions out to the local library and parks. We have a centre van that can be booked to ensure our tamariki get to have every experience that supports their development.
We are open from 7:30am where tamariki can come in and feel relaxed while they settle into the day, we are happy for tamariki to bring in their own breakfast and sit eat this while they can have a catch up with their wonderful kaiako and peers. As more tamariki arrive we open up the outside environment for tamariki to explore the outdoors in the morning sun or choose an activity to engage with inside.
Throughout the day tamariki have the opportunity to develop and explore a range of resources and activities such as dramatic play using a variety of resources to role play everyday life and what their imagination leads them to. We offer a range of physical play from climbing and balancing for tamariki to hone in on their gross motor skills, to having plenty of construction and arts to support fine motor skills. When you come to visit Otaki Early Learning Centre you will always see a range of activities set up throughout the environment that will interest your tamariki and engage them to learn and most importantly have fun!