Kindercare Constellation
Kia Ora,
Welcome to Kindercare Constellation! Our team of long serving Teachers work in partnership with you our parents and whānau, to foster a strong sense of belonging for tamariki in our care. We’re intentional about creating calm, nature-inspired play spaces within our generous sized environments where tamariki are safe, loved and learning.
Kaiako actively encourage children’s creativity and curiosity through a responsive inquiry-based curriculum where the focus is on fun. For our youngest children, our experienced infant and toddler Teachers work to provide an atmosphere of quiet and respectful care working in partnership with you every step of the way. I take pride in it being a centre where kindness and second mile service is at the heart of all that we do. Rest assured, your precious child is in safe, loving hands.
We celebrate whānau because you matter, and we seek to be supportive and flexible to all families in or centre community. We are conveniently located for families in Mairangi Bay, Rosedale, Sunnynook, and Windsor. Please know that you are welcome anytime to visit and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Arohanui,
Jemma Smith
Centre Director / Pou Kaitiaki
Why Choose Our Centre
Simply put, it’s because we offer outstanding early childhood care and learning. But here are a few other great reasons:
- Our multicultural team will journey with you, nurturing your child through each stage of development, supporting them in preparation for school.
- We have a room exclusively for under one-year-olds, with a maximum of 8 babies.
- Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths) room provides excellent learning opportunities for preschoolers as part of their preparation for school.
- Our playgrounds are huge with plenty of room for imaginative play, discovery and building friendships.
- Our gardens provide hands-on learning experiences for tamariki about where kai comes from and encourage healthy eating habits.
- Our operational hours allows us to provide flexible options to suit your family’s needs, with full-time and part-time care.
- We offer a generous leave policy because we understand the unpredictability of children’s absences.
About Our Care
Kindercare Constellation established in 1993, places the child is at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is based on whanaungatanga and respectful care, which creates a sense of mana whenua and manakitanga among our team, tamariki, and whānau. We view all tamariki as capable and confident learners, recognising each child’s individuality, uniqueness, and whakapapa. Our experienced and qualified Kaiako create intentional care and learning plans for each child, understanding that children learn and develop in different ways.
At childcare centre in Mirangi Bay, our program is designed to meet the aspirations of whānau and the needs of each child, with age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers throughout the day. We also provide opportunities for tamariki to make choices and decisions about their learning, nurturing their self-belief, confidence, as well as social and emotional competencies. We recognise that these are all crucial to setting each child up for success in their schooling years, and more importantly, in life.
Understanding that “the body teaches the brain,” our centre is purpose-built with spacious environments that foster meaningful pathways for future learning. Our Kaiako promote children’s creativity and curiosity through responsive inquiry-based learning, utilising natural resources and loose parts to inspire innovation. Various ‘work’ stations provide provocations for play, encouraging children to think critically, problem-solve, and practice essential skills for school readiness. Tamariki are free to tinker and explore their beautifully arranged environment.
Your child will also benefit from hands-on learning experiences, such as maintaining our worm farm, tending to our veggie garden, and engaging in cooking activities to encourage understanding about where our food comes from and foster a positive relationship with food. We also have lovely meaningful rituals throughout the day, allowing children to sit, relax, and chat with each other.
Our teaching team is skilled at implementing strategies to support inclusive practices and provide equitable outcomes for all children. We have a keen passion for supporting diverse learners and have excellent relationships with education support workers, speech and language therapists, and Oranga Tamariki.
We understand that families have different childcare needs, and we would love to discuss them with you. This enables us to provide a tailored approach to your child’s care, learning, and fees, to support their growth. Apart from full day care options, we also offer the following sessions:
- Morning Only: 8:30am – 12:30pm from $ 5.00
- Afternoon Only: 1:00pm – 5:00pm FREE
- Part day: 9:00am – 3:00pm $7.50 (4 – 5 years only)
Jodi and Chris
We were apprehensive about moving our daughter from another daycare but you made the transition smooth! Thank you so much for giving us the peace of mind and assurance that she is in the best hands! We are so happy we moved to your centre.
Candy and John
We are thankful to the Teachers for preparing our son for his schooling adventure. From learning to be persistent and confident, to knowing the alphabet and basic math, they have supported him in developing a resilient mindset. Our son is going to be great at school! We strongly recommend Kindercare Constellation to anyone looking for childcare.
June and John
Our warm thanks and appreciation to the team at Kindercare Constellation. We're greatly appreciative you taught him to be adaptive to change, in a trusting spacing that developed his autonomy. We’re proud to see his creative skills through the multi-sensory and meaningful explorations within his environment.