Our Story
A little bit about our Centre
Back 2 Basics Childcare was built by the Taylor family on their family land in Maungatapere.
The Centre has been designed to create an open-plan environment for fun, education, fresh air and natural outdoor exploration, which we believe are all essential elements in the healthy development of our children.
Discover How We Educate and Enrich Children’s Lives
Our Philosophy
Balanced Curriculum
We strive to provide a balanced Curriculum, based on Te Whāriki and learning priorities, we aim to support whanau aspirations with a focus on the interests of tamariki and their developmental needs.
Animals and Outdoor Adventures
With a focus on year-round outdoor exploration, gardening and interactions with animals. We strive to support the health & well-being of our tamariki by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, empathy and respect for our environment, nature and other living things.
Cultural Respect
We celebrate diversity, interweaving Te Ao Māori and the fundamentals of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our policies, procedures and practices, we aim to promote respect and support stronger partnerships to strengthen learning outcomes for our tamariki.
Kindness and compassion
by role modeling and encouraging kindness, care and compassion, we foster a culture of respect and empathy which supports the health & wellbeing of our tamariki and centre community.
Together with families and community
by working in unity we support the growth and development of every tamariki and foster strong partnerships with families, educators, and the community to create a collaborative and supportive network for each child.
Boundaries
by providing tamariki with an environment with clear and consistent guidelines, we aim to support a safe learning environment for them to grow and learn.
Aspirations
with a focus on learning outcomes and individual aspirations, we aim to support the growth of our tamariki and their development so they can strive to succeed.
Supportive and nurturing environment
by providing a genuine supportive and nurturing environment we strive to encourage our tamariki to feel safe, valued, and loved, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
Independence
we foster independence and confidence by supporting and encouraging our tamariki to problem solve, take risks and take responsibility for themselves, as they grow into confident and competent learners.
Communication
we aim to strengthen links between home and centre through meaningful verbal and written communication, including the use of platforms like Seesaw and Facebook, creating a stronger centre community and foundation for tamariki learningoutcomes.
Skilled professional team
We aim to achieve 100% qualified teachers and maintain a skilled supportive team, ensuring we continue to provide quality childcare and education for our tamariki as we believe it takes a village to raise a child.
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