Cuddles & care
Hāroto Room

0 to 2 years

The first two years of life is a time of rapid growth and development, where every moment matters.

Daily Discovery

Our Hāroto Room environment has been carefully designed to be safe, challenging and stimulating for children aged 0 – 2 years. Your child will have access to a variety of open-ended learning materials that invite them to play and explore with purpose and concentration, both individually and alongside children.

Caregiving & Play

A large part of your child day will be made up of play and caregiving routines. These are regarded as an integral part of our Hāroto baby Room curriculum, and give our teachers time to connect with each child in a nurturing way. Babies and teachers enjoy plenary of cuddles, conversations and quite time together.

Sleep tight

At Happy Turtle your child will have a beautifully assigned sleeping room with individual cots, where teachers will assist your baby`s sleeping routine. Our teachers are trained in positive sleep practice through our centre policy and procedures. This means better chance of sweet dreams for your baby.

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
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