MOHI KETE - UNDER TWO YEAR OLDS

Our team of dedicated teachers are committed to working alongside your child and encouraging them to develop all the strengths and skills God has gifted to them. As a team, we believe in the importance of key teachers.

This is often referred to as ‘primary caregiving’ and means that one teacher will build a strong relationship with your child and be the one who communicates most regularly with parents and whānau.  

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Cassey Hands

Cassey is our Head Teacher and Assistant Manager.
“I love that in that short amount of time in a child’s learning journey I get to make such a positive difference."

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Melissa Carter

Melissa is 2IC in the Mohi Kete area.
"I am passionate about children and seeing them grow into independent learners where they can discover the world around them and be great explorers."

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Sonia Thom

"I am passionate about working with tamariki as this is their first step into their learning journey, being able to make connections with them and their whānau to help support them and ensure they reach their potential during their time here before they venture off to school"   

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Andrea Cain

 “I believe all children are capable of great things with the right support and encouragement. Having that special connection that is trusting and nurturing all children can reach their full potential. I love being able to help all tamariki grow and learn and become confident in themselves to be able to reach their goals.”

A DAY IN THE LIFE

A colorful daily schedule with a yellow background, blue clouds indicating start and end times, and purple tubes representing activities with associated times. The schedule includes Welcome at 8:00AM, Self Directed Play from 8:00AM to 11:30AM, Lunch at 11:30AM, Afternoon Kai at 2:30PM, and Late Afternoon Kai at 4:45PM, ending with Close at 5:30PM.
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THE FIRST STEP OF AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY *

  • ROUTINES

    The routines in Mohi Kete vary depending on children's individual needs. A primary caregiver will communicate with parents on what their child's home routine and will follow that as closely as possible. Communication is paramount in our room and we will do this either verbally or through a note ote book (mainly for the children under one), we let parents know how their child's day has been, what they ate, when they slept, and if they had a bottle. We check and change nappies every two-three hours or more frequently if its required.

  • KAI

    As the children indicate they are hungry, we provide a rolling kai to fit in with their routines from home. We assist the children with hand washing promoting independence. The teachers prepare the food for the children out of their lunch boxes. We use crockery and glasses and sing our karakia/grace.

  • SELF DIRECTED PLAY

    We offer free play and also provide activities that support children's learning and development within the curriculum areas. We have huristic play, natural resources and developmentally appropriate equipment for our infants and toddlers. Our room offers freedom of movement for children to grow and develop at their own pace naturally without being restricted.