The years of discovery & wonder
Roto Room

2 to 3 years

Toddlerhood is an incredible time of development as children gain an increasing sense of self. They’re full of curiosity, yet still need a strong, secure base to operate from.

Freedom to Explore

Calm, and welcoming atmosphere, our toddler room is the perfect environment for toddlers to explore freely and grow in self-mastery. While there are abundant interesting challenges, there is also a reassuring sense of comfort like home.

Caring Teachers

Our teacher’s carefully plan for an environment that invites active hands-on learning with open-ended material and experiences where toddlers can discover their world safely and independently.

Rest & Recharge

Busy toddlers need time to rest, so this integrated into every day’s routine. At Happy Turtle we provide a sleep environment that is comfortable and safe for the children in our care. For toddlers who have dropped their day sleep, we offer quite reading and relaxation environment.

Literacy and Numeracy

  • Reading the book
  • Communicating verbally and non-verbally
  • Meaningful everyday experiences with literacy and numeracy

Exploration

  • Indoor & outdoor play
  • Developing skills & disposition for learning

Creativity

  • Art, role playing & movement
  • Te Reo
  • Music

Togetherness

  • Belonging & identity
  • Social & emotional development
  • Primary caregiving

Sustainability

  • Building connection to the natural world
  • Sensory exploration of the natural world
  • Everyday sustainable practice

Active

  • Overall wellbeing
  • Self confidence
  • Gross motor skills

As well as core learning areas, our curriculum includes a range of exclusive daily programmes

Reading time

In Roto room toddlers are introduced to the wonderful world of literature early on with age-appropriate titles every day, allowing them to become familiar with the concept, text and illustration within each one.

Feeling the beat

Active play

Toddlers explore music daily, through song, percussion or dance. Our Music programme helps children to understand and appropriate music- from tempo and timber, to pitch and participation.

We include lots of opportunities for physical activities. Our Happy Turtle programs helps to develop self-confidence, improve gross motor skills (Walking, running, jumping) encourage children to enjoy physical activity and maintain wellbeing.
Age groups

All our rooms provide the right environment for your children which are safe, lively and enjoyable place to grow and develop their potential to the fullest extent.

Together we learn, explore & nurture

Our play-based learning programmes are delivered by a team of experienced early childhood teachers. Your child’s experience each day in our centre is our focus – it’s about providing the best learning environment for your child.

107 Old Wairoa Road,
Papakura - 2110

Landline:
09 296 2764

Mobile:
027 296 2764

Monday - Friday
7:00AM - 6:00PM