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A curriculum guided by Te Whāriki
At Little Darlings Childcare | Ngā Taonga Iti, our curriculum is proudly guided by Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ask us how this looks day to day.
Capable, confident learners
Every tamaiti brings their own mana
We believe every tamaiti is a precious taonga, a capable and confident learner who brings their own mana, wairua and aroha into our learning whānau.
Through rich play experiences, exploration and meaningful relationships, tamariki learn and grow in a warm environment where they feel safe, loved and connected.
We value strong partnerships with whānau and our local community. By working together, we celebrate each child's language, culture and identity, nurturing pride in who they are and where they come from.
At Little Darlings, we treasure every opportunity to see tamariki flourish, growing with confidence, curiosity and joy as they take their place in the world with mana and aroha.
Ngā kaupapa
The four principles that guide our teaching
Whakamana
Empowerment
Kotahitanga
Holistic Development
Whānau Tangata
Family and Community
Ngā Hononga
Relationships
Ngā taumata whakahirahira
The five strands woven through the day
Mana Atua
Wellbeing
Mana Whenua
Belonging
Mana Tangata
Contribution
Mana Reo
Communication
Mana Aotūroa
Exploration
Manaakitanga
Belonging comes before everything else
We create a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki feel safe, loved and connected, a true sense of belonging grounded in manaakitanga.
What this looks like in practice
- Rich play experiences that tamariki choose and lead
- Kaiako who notice interests and extend the learning
- Language, culture and identity celebrated every day
- Strong partnerships with whānau and our community
Enrolments open
Come and see the centre for yourself
Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will come back to you with what we have available and a time you can visit, with your child alongside you.