First Steps Educare
21 Titoki Street
Stoke, NELSON CITY 7011
New Zealand
Phone 03 5472249
Description
First Steps Educare
Our Philosophy has been created through teachers' true beliefs of how we care and educate our nga tamariki. If you feel unsure of how we provide this for your child, please feel free to ask a teacher and have a look at our Philosophy book.
Social Learners
We understand the importance of positive interactions and children learning from each other, with guidance and support from teachers.
Partnership with Parents and the Community
Teachers work in partnership with parents and value their knowledge as their child's first teacher.
Treaty of Waitangi
All teachers have an understating of the Treaty of Waitangi and its importance in Aotearoa.
Embracing all Cultures
Teachers strive to celebrate the bi-culture and multicultural diversity of our First Steps whanau. Culture, language and values are shared through living experiences.
Nurturing teachers and trusting environment
A happy, healthy environment for children, whanau and teachers is what we strive for. We combine fun and meaningful experiences, with positive relationships and a loving response to every child.
Individual discovery
We respect children as individuals who are learning at their own pace making choices and learning from experiences around them.
The natural environment
Creating a respect for the natural environment.