About
Why choose us?
There are a host of reasons why so many families choose Lollipops Waiwhetu. Here are just a few of them:
- Purpose built centre with great facilities
- Culturally diverse teaching team
- Excellent teacher to child ratios
- Primary caregiving for under 2’s
- Working towards our bronze Enviroschools award
- Four separate rooms for each age and stage
- Nutritious meals provided
- Wipes, sunscreen and sunhats provided
- Playball
Our philosophy
At Lollipops Waiwhetu we provide a child and teacher led programme based on the New Zeland Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki.
Manaakitanga
We build relationships with the tamariki and whānau, we are respectful, responsive and adaptable to children’s needs. We value our culture of caring, kindness and acceptance of the diversity each individual brings.
Whanaungatanga
We value our relationships with whānau and actively seek out their aspirations and expertise to help support the children’s learning. We have a collaborative learning community.
Ako
The concept of reciprocal teaching and learning is integral to our approach We are intentional in following children’s interests and extending their learning. We use the environment as the 3rd teacher to encourage exploration and investigation.
Whakawhitiwhiti
We promote language acquisition through communicating with children about their needs and offering them choices about their daily life.
Whakamana
We actively work with children to build self-awareness and develop a sense of empowerment. We promote whakamana through positive guidance, praise and acknowledgement of success.
About Evolve
Evolve Education Group is a leader in early childhood education, with over 90 centres across New Zealand offering a range of top quality learning options for all of our families.
Our highly regarded brands – which include Active Explorers, Lollipops, Pascals, Learning Adventures, Little Wonders, Little Lights and Little Earth Montessori – nurture children to love learning and become the best they can be. Rich and diverse educational opportunities are delivered by passionate, experienced educators in purpose designed centres equipped with the latest learning resources.
Evolve Education Group is helping shape the future, preparing little minds for great things in today’s ever changing world.
