About
Why choose us?
There are a host of reasons why families choose Little Wonders Timaru. Here are just a few of them:
- Modern, purpose built centre
- Great location close to local parks and Bluestone School
- Extended hours great for busy working parents (7.30am to 6pm)
- Delicious nutritious meals provided by our onsite cook
- Staff who are truly passionate about high quality early childhood education
- Four separate rooms cater for each age and stage
- Regular excursions
- Great relationship with local primary school
- We participate in the ECE Leaders group and the Ka hui ako
- Anita Croft from Growing Kiwi Gardeners supports children's learning associated with our natural world every six weeks
Our philosophy
Centre Values:
Growth
Pride
Collaboration
Kindness
Play
Centre Vision:
Little Wonders will create a fun and inspiring learning environment for all akōnga where cultural diversity and inclusiveness contributes to a strong focus on community.
Our Philosophy
Our teachers take pride in providing the best early childhood education and care.
We do this by providing children with a programme that is embedded in the early childhood curriculum Te Whariki. Priorities for children’s learning have been identified and teachers work alongside all children to grow their identity as successful learners.
Positive trusting relationships are nurtured between teachers, children and their families. We strive to build collaborative partnerships between the centre and home to ensure parent aspirations for their children are valued. We do this by providing
a warm, welcoming and safe environment.
Play is an important aspect of how children learn and we endeavour to create learning environments that invite children to explore and become fully involved
in a wide variety of experiences.
Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour to promote independence and self help skills. In addition the development of social skills and working alongside their peers encourages working together in thoughtful and kind ways.
Respect for self, others and the environment is modelled at all times as we prepare children to take responsibility in a changing world.
We value inclusiveness, understanding and accepting of all differing cultures and beliefs in a variety of different aspects. We strive to show a commitment to the bicultural partnership inherent in Aotearoa New Zealand and make this evident
in our practice.
About Evolve
Evolve Education Group is a leader in early childhood education, with over 100 centres across New Zealand offering a range of top quality learning options for all of our families.
Our highly regarded brands – which include Active Explorers, Lollipops, Pascals, Learning Adventures, Little Wonders, Little Lights and Little Earth Montessori – nurture children to love learning and become the best they can be. Rich and diverse educational opportunities are delivered by passionate, experienced educators in purpose designed centres equipped with the latest learning resources.
Evolve Education Group is helping shape the future, preparing little minds for great things in today’s ever changing world.
