At Johnsonville Childcare, we respect and strive to care for papatuanuku, by looking after our environment and all that is living (Kaitiakitanga).

We promote intentional learning opportunities based on interests and learning stages. We create a safe space, a home away from home, for tamariki to take calculated risks and challenge themselves physically, cognitively and emotionally (Maia).

We empower tamariki to take ownership and responsibility for our shared space through play based learning and advocate for each tamaiti and their mana (power of being) to support independence and confidence. We empower tamariki to lead their own learning, seeing themselves as capable, confident and successful learners. We believe each tamaiti is unique and support their self-paced learning (Rangatiratanga).

We create strong positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and Kaiako and anyone else in the community of practice. We promote a loving partnership with each whānau as we show utmost respect for diversity in cultural beliefs and values and strive to create an inclusive environment where the social and emotional competencies of tamariki are promoted              (Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga).

Our Kaiako are a fun, passionate, diverse teaching team who build on each other’s uniqueness and strengths. We are committed to ongoing professional learning to strengthen and build on our knowledge. Above all, we believe in working together to cultivate an environment grounded on consistency, aroha and respect.