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Our Early Learning Approach

Future Kids Preschools provide a green and sustainable home away from home, where children can express themselves and be loved and supported for who they are.

We ensure each child and their families leave with the foundations of environment sustainability and a love of learning and life. 

Our Sustainable Practices

Future Kids focuses on providing plentiful, natural outdoor spaces with a lovely bright and light indoor area - a child's big backyard, a home away from home!

Future Kids was born from a dream to make a difference in Early Learning Education for Kiwi families. We provide the perfect environment where imagination can be grown and skills can be developed. With good old fashion values that encompass home grown cooked meals that have organic wholesome food included in them with our no added sugar policy - each and every day!

We strive to provide a green and sustainable home away from home in a wholesome, natural environment. With free access to the outdoors to run and play in the fresh air, the children have the freedom to express themselves and will be loved and supported for who they are.

Orchard
Organic menu
Solar panels
Animals
Eco-friendly cleaning products
Recycling
Rainwater harvesting
Purified water
Wooden furniture

Orchard

Our centre has a fruit orchard with many varieties of organic fruit for the children to pick and eat including apples, Nashi, feijoas, peaches, plums, oranges, lemons, Raspberries and mandarins. Our fences are lined with grape vines and hedges made from fruit trees as part of our vision to have an edible garden. Each room as its own raised-bed gardens in which we grow organic vegetables, herbs and of course fresh strawberries. All of the produce grown will be eaten by the children, with any excess produce offered to our families or used as part of fundraising activities.

Organic menu

Offering organic wholefood choices with a zero sugar policy.  Not only are our organic menus delicious, but they fuel your child with the proper nutrition.  Providing your child with optimal health and wellness.

Solar panels

Our centre has solar energy panels which store the sun’s natural energy, providing a renewable source of energy to the centre.   There are no direct greenhouse gas emissions because the electricity is made from direct sunlight rather than burning fossil fuels.

Animals

Our centres  are also home to our family of animals, chickens, rabbits, guinea pig, Kunekune pig, beehives and a worm farm. Daily activities for the children at the centre include handling and feeding animals, and collecting food waste from meals to feed the chickens and worm-farms. This interaction encourages children to learn about sustainability and the way nature relates to their daily lives. 

Eco-friendly cleaning products

Our centres use eco-friendly cleaning products which provide a non-toxic environment 

Recycling

We are strongly focused on recycling all waste in our centre with purpose built recycling centres in each room for organic food waste, soft plastics, hard plastics and cardboard. 

Rainwater harvesting

We have two large rainwater tanks that gather rainwater from the roof then we feed it back to the gardens and orchard. 

Purified water

Our centre has HRV water filters installed.  This reduces sediment, chlorine and other contaminants,  delivering clean filtered water from every tap.

Wooden furniture

Our centres are fitted with local New Zealand made high quality non toxic wood furniture with an emphasis on beauty, functionality, and environmental awareness.

Our Programme

Our programme at Future Kids based on the New Zealand early childhood education curriculum called Te Whariki.

Future Kids is committed to providing a programme that balances the interests of the child together with the aspirations of both the parents and teachers. Our programme is varied and flexible on a day to day basis, developing the curiosities of children. We offer a range of learning opportunities within our sustainable environment to engage tamariki in a well-resourced, creative and inspiring environment.

Our Rooms

Te rūma o ao - Infants

Te rūma o ao is a space where infants are nurtured. Teachers respond to individual children’s cues and life in the rūma ao is centered around each child’s unique needs and ways of being. The teaching team work from the heart to create a loving space, where the relationship between baby and teacher is paramount. The partnership with you as the parent and us as the teacher, is the fundamental base of what happens for your child and how. Through this strong connection between the parent, the teacher and the child; rūma ao at Future Kids becomes a loving, caring and nurturing space to be in. 

Benefits 

  • Two sleep rooms to ensure your baby sleeps soundly 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind 
  • Teachers who understand the importance of the parent, child and teacher triadic relationship 
  • A space where infants feel a sense of belonging, a connection to teachers and a safe place to explore
  • Connection to nature where babies have the opportunity to explore the natural environment, engaging all of their senses 
  • Access to animals, animal sounds and natural, outdoor spaces including real grass 
  • Great adult: child ratios 
  • Ongoing documentation in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa) to capture and share moments of your child's day 
  • Communication booklets where teachers and parents share daily notes about feeds, sleeps and relevant information 
  • Because rūma ao  is separate to other rooms infants can have uninterrupted periods of time in a safe setting 

Te rūma o hau - Toddlers

Te rūma o hau is a hive of toddler engagement. With the right level of challenge and curiosity inspiration, this room works with the current interest, skill and disposition of your child. As each toddler tries new approaches, new ways of moving, communicating and being, rūma hau teaching team will respond.  At Future Kids, we know that trial and error is part of the learning process for toddlers, so as a team we make sure each milestone is celebrated. Care moments are heart melting significant times throughout the day, where teachers and children work one to one to connect. 

Challenges of walking, talking, climbing, communicating in a range of ways, makes the rūma hau exciting and active. Spaces for children to feel a sense of hiding enable your child moments of privacy, while the areas of curiosity around the indoor and outdoor spaces, offer new learning and skill mastery. 

Benefits 

  • Two sleep rooms to ensure your baby sleeps soundly 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Creativity stations 
  • Fabulous playground to expand your child’s sense of exploring 
  • A range of climbing experiences including logs, ramps, and steps 
  • Opportunities to engage with animals, learning about caring for others, language development, cause and effect and sensory development 
  • Trolleys, posting and enveloping spaces; so as toddlers develop confidence in their new skills, they get to practice, practice and practice in order to master milestones 
  • A range of areas of play 
  • Real grass allowing for that raw feeling of nature 
  • Fruit trees and edible gardens allowing children the chance to help water, prune and grow organic foods
  • Great adult:child ratios 
  • An environment that is designed with your individual child in mind. Teachers work to provide new learning based on the skill or disposition they see happening for your child, all documented in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa)
  • Daily care moments are seen as learning opportunities and children are active participants in all that happens in their day 

Te rūma o wai - Older Toddlers

Te rūma o wai daily life is busy but calm.  As children start to grow in confidence and communication skills, rūma wai provides a space where children are seen as capable and confident. Singing and small group times start to take shape and become informal parts of the day.  Negotiation and problem solving are new skills which take practice and in rūma wai, children are given the time, space and just the right amount of teacher input, in order to master the skill of turn taking, empathy and being a friend. Care moments are special moments in the day where children begin to take responsibility for small tasks and become active leaders in their room. Teachers notice what is happening for each child, recognize the learning and teachable moments, respond through a range of skilled teaching techniques, and revisit that learning in a range of exciting and stage appropriate ways. The kaupapa in this room really starts to shine with children taking care of gardens, worms, animals, exploring nature and being active eco friendly citizens of Future Kids. 

Benefits 

  • Sleep room 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind and rain 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Dedicated creativity station 
  • Dedicated carpentry workshop area 
  • Fabulous playground to expand your child’s sense of exploring 
  • Natural shade 
  • Interaction with animals, worms, gardens and nature; which inspires taking responsibility, curiosity, empathy working with others, scientific and math concepts, cause and effect 
  • The by product of animals, plants, worms are used in the programme to develop awareness and knowledge of the value of acting sustainably, organically and becoming ecologically aware 
  • The Future Kids community comes to life as the skills of people in our community become friends of the centre offering specialist skills such as sewing, music, wood work, gymnastics; by using our own produce as hokohoko (trade items) 
  • Learning is documented in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa)

Te rūma o ahi - Preschool

Te rūma o ahi offers the opportunity for children to build on emerging confidence, to understand the complexity of friendships, working with others and caring for our environment. Rūma ahi offers children the chance to share ideas, be creative, take responsibility for themselves and the environment, show leadership and explore their sense of identity. The programme is built around a project base approach whereby everyday happenings such as collecting the eggs from the chickens, offers learning about how much to feed the chickens in order to get the eggs, what to do with the eggs and how many eggs do we need to sell in order to buy enough food for the chickens. The fruit trees offer another example of the project based approach whereby children are part of the growing, pruning, feeding, picking, bottling and sharing process. 

Rūma ahi includes approximately 15 areas of play as well, such as dress ups, junk play, construction, mat times alongside the added value of connection with nature and acting in an environmentally friendly way. 

Our hope for your child when leaving us from rūma ahi is that they leave us feeling confident in who they are, strong in identity, with the competence and capability to follow their dreams into school in an environmentally and sustainable way. 

Benefits 

  • Sleep room that couples as a quiet room and classroom 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind and rain 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Dedicated creativity station 
  • Dedicated carpentry workshop area 
  • 15 areas of play including dress ups, clay, cooking, construction, loose part play…. 
  • Literacy, numeracy, science and mathematical concepts developed through real life and applied experiences, promoting life and school readiness 
  • Small groups times such as mat times 
  • Fabulous playground to expand your child’s sense of exploring 
  • Natural shade 
  • Interaction with animals, worms, gardens and nature; which inspires taking responsibility, curiosity, empathy when working with others, project approaches, language, numeracy and literacy comprehension 
  • The by product of animals, plants, worms are used in the programme to develop understanding and knowledge of the value of acting sustainably, organically and becoming ecologically aware 
  • The Future Kids community adds to the rūma ahi life as the skills of people in our community become teachers in the centre offering specialist skills such as sewing, music, wood work, gymnastics; by using our own produce as hokohoko (trade items) 
  • Teachers in rūma ahi work in conjunction with the local school teachers to ensure that the programme offers children the skills, enquiry and opportunities that are expected for starting school 
  • Learning is documented in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa) showcasing the learning journey of your child, providing essential information for your child’s next teacher. 

Te rūma o ao - Infants

Te rūma o ao is a space where infants are nurtured. Teachers respond to individual children’s cues and life in the rūma ao is centered around each child’s unique needs and ways of being. The teaching team work from the heart to create a loving space, where the relationship between baby and teacher is paramount. The partnership with you as the parent and us as the teacher, is the fundamental base of what happens for your child and how. Through this strong connection between the parent, the teacher and the child; rūma ao at Future Kids becomes a loving, caring and nurturing space to be in. 

Benefits 

  • Two sleep rooms to ensure your baby sleeps soundly 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind 
  • Teachers who understand the importance of the parent, child and teacher triadic relationship 
  • A space where infants feel a sense of belonging, a connection to teachers and a safe place to explore
  • Connection to nature where babies have the opportunity to explore the natural environment, engaging all of their senses 
  • Access to animals, animal sounds and natural, outdoor spaces including real grass 
  • Great adult: child ratios 
  • Ongoing documentation in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa) to capture and share moments of your child's day 
  • Communication booklets where teachers and parents share daily notes about feeds, sleeps and relevant information 
  • Because rūma ao  is separate to other rooms infants can have uninterrupted periods of time in a safe setting 

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Te rūma o hau - Toddlers

Te rūma o hau is a hive of toddler engagement. With the right level of challenge and curiosity inspiration, this room works with the current interest, skill and disposition of your child. As each toddler tries new approaches, new ways of moving, communicating and being, rūma hau teaching team will respond.  At Future Kids, we know that trial and error is part of the learning process for toddlers, so as a team we make sure each milestone is celebrated. Care moments are heart melting significant times throughout the day, where teachers and children work one to one to connect. 

Challenges of walking, talking, climbing, communicating in a range of ways, makes the rūma hau exciting and active. Spaces for children to feel a sense of hiding enable your child moments of privacy, while the areas of curiosity around the indoor and outdoor spaces, offer new learning and skill mastery. 

Benefits 

  • Two sleep rooms to ensure your baby sleeps soundly 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Creativity stations 
  • Fabulous playground to expand your child’s sense of exploring 
  • A range of climbing experiences including logs, ramps, and steps 
  • Opportunities to engage with animals, learning about caring for others, language development, cause and effect and sensory development 
  • Trolleys, posting and enveloping spaces; so as toddlers develop confidence in their new skills, they get to practice, practice and practice in order to master milestones 
  • A range of areas of play 
  • Real grass allowing for that raw feeling of nature 
  • Fruit trees and edible gardens allowing children the chance to help water, prune and grow organic foods
  • Great adult:child ratios 
  • An environment that is designed with your individual child in mind. Teachers work to provide new learning based on the skill or disposition they see happening for your child, all documented in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa)
  • Daily care moments are seen as learning opportunities and children are active participants in all that happens in their day 

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Te rūma o wai - Older Toddlers

Te rūma o wai daily life is busy but calm.  As children start to grow in confidence and communication skills, rūma wai provides a space where children are seen as capable and confident. Singing and small group times start to take shape and become informal parts of the day.  Negotiation and problem solving are new skills which take practice and in rūma wai, children are given the time, space and just the right amount of teacher input, in order to master the skill of turn taking, empathy and being a friend. Care moments are special moments in the day where children begin to take responsibility for small tasks and become active leaders in their room. Teachers notice what is happening for each child, recognize the learning and teachable moments, respond through a range of skilled teaching techniques, and revisit that learning in a range of exciting and stage appropriate ways. The kaupapa in this room really starts to shine with children taking care of gardens, worms, animals, exploring nature and being active eco friendly citizens of Future Kids. 

Benefits 

  • Sleep room 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind and rain 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Dedicated creativity station 
  • Dedicated carpentry workshop area 
  • Fabulous playground to expand your child’s sense of exploring 
  • Natural shade 
  • Interaction with animals, worms, gardens and nature; which inspires taking responsibility, curiosity, empathy working with others, scientific and math concepts, cause and effect 
  • The by product of animals, plants, worms are used in the programme to develop awareness and knowledge of the value of acting sustainably, organically and becoming ecologically aware 
  • The Future Kids community comes to life as the skills of people in our community become friends of the centre offering specialist skills such as sewing, music, wood work, gymnastics; by using our own produce as hokohoko (trade items) 
  • Learning is documented in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa)

×

Te rūma o ahi - Preschool

Te rūma o ahi offers the opportunity for children to build on emerging confidence, to understand the complexity of friendships, working with others and caring for our environment. Rūma ahi offers children the chance to share ideas, be creative, take responsibility for themselves and the environment, show leadership and explore their sense of identity. The programme is built around a project base approach whereby everyday happenings such as collecting the eggs from the chickens, offers learning about how much to feed the chickens in order to get the eggs, what to do with the eggs and how many eggs do we need to sell in order to buy enough food for the chickens. The fruit trees offer another example of the project based approach whereby children are part of the growing, pruning, feeding, picking, bottling and sharing process. 

Rūma ahi includes approximately 15 areas of play as well, such as dress ups, junk play, construction, mat times alongside the added value of connection with nature and acting in an environmentally friendly way. 

Our hope for your child when leaving us from rūma ahi is that they leave us feeling confident in who they are, strong in identity, with the competence and capability to follow their dreams into school in an environmentally and sustainable way. 

Benefits 

  • Sleep room that couples as a quiet room and classroom 
  • Covered outdoor area so they can play out of the wind and rain 
  • Fabulous large windows and doors to create indoor/outdoor flow 
  • Dedicated creativity station 
  • Dedicated carpentry workshop area 
  • 15 areas of play including dress ups, clay, cooking, construction, loose part play…. 
  • Literacy, numeracy, science and mathematical concepts developed through real life and applied experiences, promoting life and school readiness 
  • Small groups times such as mat times 
  • Fabulous playground to expand your child’s sense of exploring 
  • Natural shade 
  • Interaction with animals, worms, gardens and nature; which inspires taking responsibility, curiosity, empathy when working with others, project approaches, language, numeracy and literacy comprehension 
  • The by product of animals, plants, worms are used in the programme to develop understanding and knowledge of the value of acting sustainably, organically and becoming ecologically aware 
  • The Future Kids community adds to the rūma ahi life as the skills of people in our community become teachers in the centre offering specialist skills such as sewing, music, wood work, gymnastics; by using our own produce as hokohoko (trade items) 
  • Teachers in rūma ahi work in conjunction with the local school teachers to ensure that the programme offers children the skills, enquiry and opportunities that are expected for starting school 
  • Learning is documented in your child’s own education portfolio (which is online as well – in a private and safe portfolio system called Educa) showcasing the learning journey of your child, providing essential information for your child’s next teacher. 

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Our Services

Healthy Menus

We provide a healthy organic menu with meals and snacks for children over 12 months of age while they are in our care. The children will have a cooked lunch most days and you will find the weekly menu displayed in the foyer. Children under 12 months will need to provide their own meals. Please inform us of any food allergies your child may have.

Nappies

We encourage the use of cloth nappies, and our centre is set up to accommodate these.  You will need to provide nappies for your own child or we can provide disposable nappies at a cost of $3.00 per day.

Bottles

All children requiring infant formula will need to bring the bottles pre made, named and placed in the refrigerator in your child’s room.

Portfolios

All children enrolled at Future Kids will have a portfolio book. We use Educa, which is an online portfolio system. Follow this link to find out more www.educa.co.nz.

All portfolios have an initial set up cost of $25.

Portfolios are an important piece of documentation providing you with a visual story of your child’s time here at the centre. They are a holistic narrative of your child’s learning journey and a shared anecdote between us, your child and your family /whanau.

Portfolios are something special our teachers enjoy creating together for your child. Our teachers take a lot of pride in capturing the uniqueness of each child within the centre environment. Through the pages you will see photos and photo stories, written observations, collections of art and different accounts of your child’s participation, growth and development in centre life.

We have a high focus to detail when working on the children’s portfolios and we are proud of the unique way in which the portfolios are presented. Our teachers use photoshop artistry and their individual creativeness to present an impressive document for your child to cherish in years to come.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen will be applied during the warmer months of the year, Term 1 and 4 at $10 per term. This will be added to your child’s account.

Weekly Food Menu

Morning tea

Scones & Jam:  Freshly baked with organic flour, soda water and coconut cream, spread with freshly made sugar free jam. Variations: Dates, sultanas, apricots, cinnamon.  Served with an assorted fresh fruit platter.                                                                                                           

DF, EF, NF, vegan


Allergy friendly alternative:  Baked with organic gluten free flour, soda water and coconut cream, or alternative milk substitute, spread with freshly made Jam.  Served with an assorted seasonal fresh fruit platter.                                                                                         

GF, vegan

Lunch

Pump up Sliders: Home made grass fed minced beef, sauteed onions, grated carrots and seasoning to taste. Served with lettuce and tomato in a bread bun, with homemade tomato sauce and mayo on the side.

Allergy friendly alternative:  Vegan/Vegetarian/No Beef: Vegetable patty made with pumpkin, kumara, spinach and seasonal vegetables. Gluten Free: Bread/Roll

Afternoon Tea

Crackled Cocoa Bliss balls:  Tasty little nutritionally dense morsels packed full of healthy goodness, including, cranberries, puffed rice, cocoa and coconut. (DF, GF, EF, NF, vegan)

Allergy friendly alternative:  As above. (GF, DF, EF, NF, vegan)

Served with vegetable sticks and Homemade Raita,

Allergy friendly alternative: Organic Hummus, (DF)

Morning tea

Wicked Waffles

Freshly made fluffy wicked waffles with organic flour, milk and free range eggs.  Variations: Plain, blueberry, mixed berry, apple & cinnamon, spiced pumpkin, banana, choc chip

Allergy friendly alternative: Waffles  Made with organic gluten free flour, coconut/milk alternative and egg substitute.  Variations as above. (DF, GF, EF, NF, vegan)

Served with our Endless Summer Smoothie, made with blitz coconut/alternative milk, frozen berries, banana and a sprinkle of essence.

Lunch

Slice of heaven: Homemade freshly baked pizza dough, served with our own in -house tomato-based sauce and an array of natural toppings: cheese, tomatoes, shredded chicken/ham, onion and capsicum.

Allergy friendly alternative: Homemade freshly baked pizza dough made with organic gluten free flour, omit dairy. (GF, EF, NF, DF)  Vegetable pizza (Vegan/Vegetarian)

Afternoon Tea

 Quiche Unlesh: Our classic fluffy and flavourful Quiche that packs in delicious flavour with every bit.  Freshly baked using organic milk and free-range eggs mixed with chives, ham and cheesee. 

Allergy friendly alternative: Baked with gluten-free flour, coconut milk, and seasonal vegetables.

Served with an assorted seasonal fresh fruit platter.

Morning tea

Jumpstart Energy slice: A slice packed with fuel and flavour for your little ones.  Freshly baked Organic rolled oats, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dried apricots, sultanas and a small amount of organic raw cane sugar that will not spike the insulin levels.

Allergy friendly alternative: Energy slice: Organic rolled oats, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dried apricots, sultanas and a small amount of organic raw cane sugar that will not spike the insulin levels.(DF, EF, NF, vegan)

Gluten free whole meal muffin (GF)

Served with an assorted seasonal fresh fruit platter.

Lunch

Vegetarian Lasagna: Packed with vegetables this lasgne makes a hearty mid week lunch.  Layers of lasgne between a vegetable medley of mashed kumara, pumpkin, spinach and seasonal vegetables, with swirls of white sauce and topped with grated cheese.

Allergy friendly alternative:  As above with gluten free pasta, coconut milk omit cheese. (V, DF, GF, EF, NF)

Afternoon Tea

Banana loaf: Farm bake Banana loaf freshly baked with organic flour, ripened bananas and a small amount of organic raw cane sugar that will not spike the insulin levels.

Allergy friendly alternative: Fruit Loaf

Made with organic gluten free flour, dried fruit, egg substitute and a small amount of organic raw cane sugar that will not spike the insulin levels. (DF, GF, EF, NF, vegan)

Morning tea

Scones & Jam: Freshly baked with organic flour, soda water and coconut cream, spread with freshly made sugar free jam.  Scone variations: Dates, sultanas, apricots, cinnamon.  Served with an assorted fresh fruit platter. (DF, EF, NF, vegan)

Allergy friendly alternative: Scones & Jam

Freshly baked with organic gluten free flour, soda water and coconut cream, or alternative milk substitute, spread with freshly made Jam. (GF, vegan) Served with an assorted seasonal fresh fruit platter.



Lunch

Herb roasted chicken: Free range chicken breast, roasted with seasonal herbs and served with skin on roasted potatoes and fresh farm style coleslaw.

Allergy friendly alternative: Omit Dairy, Gluten free bread and Egg free alternative.

Vegan/Vegetarian: Herb Roasted Vegetables & Roasti potatoes: Herb roasted seasonal vegetables, served with roasted skin on potatoes, fresh farm style coleslaw and garlic bread.

Afternoon Tea

Homemade sausage rolls: Tasty little puff pastry rolls filled with sausage mince, and vegetables.

Allergy friendly alternative: Kumara and Pumpkin filling (Vegan)

Served with vegetable sticks and Homemade Raita,

Allergy friendly alternative: Organic Hummus, (DF)

Morning tea

Sugar free whole meal muffin: Freshly baked with organic flour, milk, free range eggs. Variations: Apple, date, sultana, apricot, banana.  Served with vegetable sticks and Homemade Raita,

Allergy friendly alternative: 

Freshly baked hot delicious wholemeal muffins made with organic gluten free flour, milk, egg substitute. Variations: Apple, date, sultana, apricot, banana. (DF, GF, EF, NF, vegan) Served with vegetable sticks and organic hummas (DF)

Lunch

Designer Sandwich

Children will construct their own sandwich with a variety of fillings: such as chicken, ham, egg, hummus, mayo, tomato relish, seasonal salad vegetables & cheese.

Allergy friendly alternative: Gluten free bread and fillings (GF,EF,NF,DF, Vegan)

Afternoon Tea

Crackled Cocoa Bliss balls: Tasty little nutritionally dense morsels packed full of healthy goodness, including, cranberries, puffed rice, cocoa and coconut. (DF, GF, EF, NF, vegan)

.Allergy friendly alternative: As above. (GF, DF, EF, NF, vegan)

Served with an assorted fresh seasonal fruit platter.

 



Our Team

Te Rapa Preschool Staff

Te rūma o ao

Te rūma o hau

Te rūma o wai

Te rūma o ahi

Sue Hill
General Manager

Kia ora, I’m Sue. I hail from Zimbabwe, Africa, where I completed my early childhood studies and worked in ECE settings in both Zimbabwe and Botswana, prior to immigrating to New Zealand.

In 2011, I was privileged to join the wonderful Future Kids Ohaupo community where I worked as a teacher across all age groups, was team leader of the Water room and then centre supervisor, prior to taking on the role of General Manager.

I am passionate about children’s learning and believe in respectful relationships, empowering children to be confident learners who believe in their capabilities. I also believe that this learning extends to all ākonga; tamariki, kaiako and whānau as it takes a village to raise a child. I am excited to be a part of the Future Kids philosophy, supporting nurturing education through sustainable approaches for all.

My husband and I are part of a very active family, who love fishing and the outdoors. When we are not supporting our three children’s many sporting activities, we can be found exploring the waterways around New Zealand and enjoying the great outdoors.

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Devon Elliott
Manager

I’ve been working in the ECE sector for 9 years and have held a variety of positions over this time including previous leadership roles. I am particularly passionate about building strong relationships and partnerships between whanau, tamariki and kaiako and enjoy seeing how this leads to best outcomes for our children. Over my career I have had a keen focus on the development and care of our youngest tamariki, our under two’s.

I feel very privileged to be a part of their very important first years and to have the opportunity to witness the world unfold before them as they make new discoveries every day. Born and raised in Canada, I spent 3 years teaching in England before moving to New Zealand 12 years ago. My partner Grant and I have 3 children who we’ve playfully named our Caniwis! Last year we moved to Pukete into our ‘forever’ home and we are slowly discovering our gardening and DIY skills. It has really taught me that you are never too old to learn new things! I’ve been fortunate enough to do a fair bit of travelling over time and we continue to try to do as much of this as we can as family. We also love to go for walks, either in nature or just around the neighbourhood, and go to the beach.

I look forward to having the opportunity to meet each of you and your children and am looking forward to undertaking our shared mahi!

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Keryn Hooker
Manager - maternity

Kia Ora, my name is Keryn I am the Centre Manager here at Te Rapa.

I am a qualified and registered teacher with 12 years’ experience in the early childhood sector.

I believe that building strong relationships with each child and their whaanau underpins all other aspects of my personal teaching philosophy. I especially enjoy being outside with children exploring the natural world and helping them discover the environment around them.  I am very passionate about supporting children to become independent, inquisitive and knowledgeable members of society.

My husband Jason and I have two preschool daughters, Kaeleigh and Niamh and our latest addition Briar. We are very blessed to live on a life style block at the base of the Hakarimata ranges. As a family we love being outdoors and you will often find myself and the girls out with the horses.

I am looking forward to getting to know the children and their whaanau during my time at Future Kids.

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Janette Ludlow
Administrator

Kia Ora,

My name is Janette

I am a qualified early childhood teacher with many years of experience within the early childhood sector, from being a teacher, Centre manager, in management as well as an administrator trainer for centres .   My passion lies with administration, which I am looking forward to doing again.

I grew up in Auckland, and raised three daughters with my husband. We moved to the Waikato just over six years ago to be closer to my youngest daughter and my grandchildren, who I love spending time with.

I am looking forward to meeting you all and getting to know the staff, tamiriki and whanau at the centre.

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Vicky Boyd
Chef

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Tennessa Haydon

Kia Ora, my name is Tennessa Haydon and I began my teaching journey eight years ago.

I am passionate about building warm and reciprocal relationships with our tamariki and their whānau, creating a space filled with love and laughter. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family and friends, kayaking and reading a good book. I am so excited to start my new journey at future kids and look forward to meeting you all.

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Kate Hill

Hi, my name is Kate

I am currently studying to gain my Bachelor of Teaching at Wintec and am looking forward to continuing to develop my knowledge and practice here at Future Kids. I have always had a passion for working with children and have previously been a swimming instructor, in my home town of Te Awamutu.

Through coaching young children, I became aware of my passion for encouraging tamariki to develop the knowledge and skills needed for life and decided to move into ECE.

I was born in Zimbabwe and lived in Botswana until I was 9, when I moved over to New Zealand with my family. In my spare time, I enjoy being active and getting out and about, whether it be a day at the beach or a day on the netball court. I look forward to being a part of the Future Kids whānau and furthering my experience.

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Demi McInally

Kia Ora Whaanau of Future Kids Te Rapa,

My name is Demi McInally. I was born in Scotland and moved to New Zealand when I was just shy of 10 years old.

In my spare time I love to shop and spend time with my family and friends and I love shopping! A fun fact about me is that I have two different accents!
I am super passionate about teaching and absolutely love working with children! I can’t wait to build great relationships and share this journey with you all.

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Nicole Wang

Ko Baiyun toku maunga
Ko Pearl toku awa
No GuangZhou China ahau
Ko Canterbury toku kura
Ko Yiwen toku whaea
Ko Jianchao toku papa
Ko Xiaowen toku ingoa

Kia Ora, hello, 你好. My name is Nicole. I originally came from Guangzhou, China and I have been living in New Zealand since 2002. I have gained a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and a graduate diploma of ECE teaching in NZ.

Currently I live with my partner Jim and three children (9,3 and 1 year old) in Pukete. They are very supportive to my postgraduate study in early intervention.

I have been working in various childcare centres since 2011. I enjoy nurturing and educating young children and I always have great passion in project-based learning approach while I am aiming to provide all children with provocation-rich and inclusive learning environment.

I am very excited to become a part of the Future Kids teaching team and I am looking forward to getting to know all the families and children.

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Vanny Lao

Kia Ora! My name is Vanny, I am a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

I have a passion for early childhood education and have thoroughly enjoyed my 3 years of training. I am very passionate about working with children and being part of their little world. I believe that every child should be given every opportunity to grow into happy, healthy, confident individuals. My approach to teaching is to enhance and enrich children’s learning and development through positive guidance and support. It is paramount for me to create and be part of an environment which has and shows aroha (love), warmth, friendliness, respect, and is safe and stimulating for children. I believe this is what nurtures and supports children’s growth, development, and learning.

 

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Tiana Symons

Kia Ora, My name is Tiana. I am currently studying Bachelor of Teaching: Early Childhood Education at Wintec and am in my second year. I have worked in childcare for 5 years now, initially starting in after school care before moving to ECE. I have a passion for the Māori culture and try to incorporate it into my teaching as much as possible.

My connection to teaching comes from both sides of my family. As all my grandparents taught in some way. Whether it was in schooling or a musical instrument. As well as many of my extended whaanau teaching over many sectors. I am from Hamilton and am still currently residing in Melville with my partner.

When I am not teaching, you can find me collecting crystals, going for nature walks, meditating, and connecting with the earth. I am happy to be apart of the Future Kids whaanau and developing relationships with everyone involved.

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Samantha Capper

Kia Ora,

My name is Samantha

Teaching is in my blood, my grandmother, mother, aunties and several cousins are all teachers. Therefore, it was no surprise when I began my Bachelor of Teaching, Primary at the University of Waikato, later graduating in 2018.

I grew up all over the Waikato as my father was a farmer, eventually settling in Hamilton. I live in Dinsdale with my partner and daughter. We love gardening, hiking and getting outdoors together.

I look forward to meeting you all and getting to know the tamariki and whanau of this beautiful centre.

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Catrina Mateer

Hi, my names Catrina.

am originally from the UK and emigrated to New Zealand in 1995 with my family and have settled here in Hamilton ever since.

I started my journey in the Early Childhood sector in 2004 when I began my studies at the University of Waikato. I completed my studies and graduated in 2007, and then became a fully registered teacher in 2009. I have had a wide range of wonderful experiences in the 17 years since and have had the pleasure of working alongside some really lovely teachers.

I believe in encouraging children to reach their potentials through play, inquiry, investigations, perseverance and trial and error. As a teacher, I enjoy supporting children where necessary and extending on their interests and findings in a non-intrusive way to encourage them to take ownership and further develop their learning.
I believe in working closely and collaboratively with parents – supporting them in their aspirations for their children. Developing strong bonds with parents/whanau is very important to me. This enables me to form relationships and integrate parent aspirations within children’s learning journeys.

My husband James and I have four beautiful children, and we enjoy spending lots of quality family time together. We make lots of trips to the beach throughout the summer, as well as hiking up mountains and discovering different walks in the area.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all and being an active part in your children’s learning journey.

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Jordyn Boot

Kia ora koutou, my name is Jordyn Boot and I am a 21 year old student in my

Second year at wintec studying a Bachelor of Teaching. I currently live in

Flagstaff, Hamilton with my parents, younger brother.

Prior to starting  my studies I  worked in a child care centre and it was only after leaving  here  for a position in a  totally different  role   that I realised how much  I missed it and decided that  this was  the career path that I wanted to pursue.

I would describe myself as a responsible, intuitive, very caring person. I am organised and although I enjoy structure, I do find it easy to adapt to new environments, and situations. Life is a learning journey and I am open to all I can do to improve myself and those around me.

I am excited to be joining Future kids and am looking forward to being part of a team who are also passionate about children and working with them to help them not only grow but thrive and succeed.

I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know you and welcome meeting you all and developing the many relationships that are to come.

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Komaldeep Kaur

Kia ora, my name is Komaldeep Kaur, I was born in India and moved to New Zealand in 2018 with my husband.

I began working in Early Childhood Education in 2019 and completed my Studies (Early Childhood) in 2021.

I believe children learn best when they feel secure and are immersed in a rich, natural environment. I have a true passion for working in the early childhood industry and enjoy building special relationships with children and their whānau.

Hamilton has been my home for the past 3years. My interests are music, travel and dancing. I love to spend most of my spare time with my friends and family, just relaxing, hanging out and embracing the special moment.

I look forward to working with your children and can’t wait for the new challenges ahead. I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know you and welcome meeting you all and developing the many relationships that are to come.

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Paridhi Sharma

Kia Ora, my name is Paridhi Bohra and I am part of the sublime teaching team of the Fire Room at Future Kids Te Rapa. I possess a Graduate Diploma in ECE along with a Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Economic Honours) and I am also a Level 7 Business Operations Management graduate diploma holder.

I have nearly 7 years of teaching experience and a passion to see the next generation have the best possible start. I believe that every child deserves the best and I strive to implement that through meaningful relationships, the best education strategies and beautiful provoking environments. I take pride in forming amazing relationships with our whanau and embed my multiculturalism knowledge into our philosophy. I am looking forward to getting to know the children and their whaanau during my time at Future Kids.

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Anne Foulkes

Kia Ora; I am currently studying a Bachelor of Teaching ECE at WINTEC and am in the process of completing my third and final year.

Originally from Christchurch I travelled and lived in Asia for many years before moving to Auckland and then Hamilton where I live now with my family.

I still have a passion for travel but I have learned this year to appreciate the beauty and wonder of Hamilton and New Zealand. This summer I enjoyed local adventures, long sunny days at the beach and exploring nature with my family.

I look forward to meeting you and am excited to be teaching your tamariki.

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Sophie Gibbs

Hello Future Kids! My name is Sophie and I hold a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education. I also hold the New Zealand Certificate in Nanny Education.

I have had a passion for working with children for the last 8 years which lead me to working in America as an au pair. On my return to New Zealand, I embarked on the formal journey of my Bachelor of Teaching. I strongly believe children should be agents of their own learning in an environment that is safe, stimulating and intriguing.

My passion is for teaching young children and inspiring and developing them into great individuals. I gain great satisfaction and countless proud moments from my role. I love working with children and cannot wait to get to know Future Kids tamariki and their whānau.

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Sophie Taurua

Kia ora, 
Ko Pouerua e Tuwatawata toku maunga 
Ko Owhareiti e Whirinaki toku awa 
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua e Maataatua toku waka 
Ko Oromaahoe e Waikotikoti toku marae 
Ko Ngapuhi e Ngati Whare toku iwi 
Ko Darcy Taurua toku papa 
Ko Tracy Taurua ne Malaquin toku mama 
Ko Nadene Taurua toku tuakana 
Ko Sam Drake toku tuhinga 
Ko Rennie Taurua-Drake toku tama 
Ko Sophie Taurua toku ingoa 
No reira tena koutau tena koutau tena koutau katoa 

Kia ora whanau, 
My name is Sophie Taurua and that was my pepeha to introduce myself to you all. I am a new-graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education where I studied through Wintec and have experience working with children for the last 4 years while completing my studies. 

Family is hugely important to me and I spend as much time with them as possible, I have a 15 month old son as well as two nieces aged 4 and 6, and they are definitely a handful but well worth it. I have lived in Hamilton my entire life, but my partner Sam is originally from Invercargill. 

Some things I like to do for fun include, playing sports - especially netball, listen to music and sing, spend time with family, and just anything to do with being outdoors. I also love baking and messy play activities. 

Being able to form reciprocal and meaningful relationships with both children and whanau is something I think is really important within early childhood and really resonates with who I am as a person. 

I look forward to meeting and getting to know you and your tamariki in the Water room. 

Arohanui, 
Sophie Taurua

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Dishika Joshi

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Ripendeep Kaur

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Minoo Jafarzadeh

Kia Ora Whanau,

My name is Minoo, I’m from Iran and 34 years old. I have been working in the ECE field in New Zealand for over three years now and I am a registered and qualified teacher. I recently moved to Hamilton from Auckland and cannot wait to start my journey with your beloved tamariki at Future Kids.

I am very enthusiastic about my job. I am a committed and passionate teacher who cares about what I do and it’s not only a job. In terms of our tamariki, I build relationships, help them trust me, observe and learn about their interests, then come up with relevant activities, songs and mattime resources to respond to that interest and expand it. In terms of teachers, I am an excellent team player. I care about my colleagues, listen to them actively, respect them, ask opinions from them, provide them with constructive feedback and am open to change and welcoming to change and learning new things.

I am sure I am going to have so much fun and learning with your lovely children.

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Patsy Walker
Office manager

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Sue Hill
General Manager
Devon Elliott
Manager
Keryn Hooker
Manager - maternity
Janette Ludlow
Administrator
Vicky Boyd
Chef
Tennessa Haydon
Kate Hill
Demi McInally
Nicole Wang
Vanny Lao
Tiana Symons
Samantha Capper
Catrina Mateer
Jordyn Boot
Komaldeep Kaur
Paridhi Sharma
Anne Foulkes
Sophie Gibbs
Sophie Taurua
Dishika Joshi
Ripendeep Kaur
Minoo Jafarzadeh
Patsy Walker
Office manager

Fees Schedule

Children from Birth to 6 years.
Minimum session: Children must be enrolled for a minimum of 2 days a week with a daily minimum of 6.5 hours.    The 6.5 hour day bookings are between hours 8:30am -3:30pm. 

All ages Over 3 years
No. of days booked 6.5 hours 6.5-10 Hours 6.5 hours 6.5-10 Hours
Two $102 $116 $30 $55
Three $150 $170 $50 $85
Four $195 $232 $107 $140
Five $210 $255 $120 $182

Early Childhood Education 20 hours
20 hours ECE is for three and four year olds enrolled in teacher-led early childhood education services. The 20 hours ECE programme means no compulsory fees for up to six hours per day and up to 20 hours per week. Entitlement ceases after 3 weeks continuous absence.

What does 20 ECE Hours mean?
It means that the Government will subsidise up to 20 hours of your child’s childcare fees.

How do we claim the 20 ECE Hours?
All you need to do is complete the section on your child’s enrolment form and we do the rest.

Statutory holidays are charged in full.

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Enrolment Forms

How to enrol at Future Kids Te Rapa Preschool

Download our enrolment form,  complete and return this to the centre via email or drop in.  You will need to provide the following information and or documents.

  • proof of your child's age and citizenship - birth certificate, passport, citizenship certificate or NZ residency document
  • your child's immunisation certificate if applicable (from your Well Child book)
  • medical information about your child such as allergies, medication and existing medical conditions
  • legal documents such as access or custody agreements
  • contact information for you during the day, and an emergency backup in case they can't reach you
  • your child's doctor's name and contact information.

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75 Church Rd, Hamilton, 3210
0800 023 483
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