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Little Blue Penguin

PRESCHOOL & NURSERY

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About Little Blue Penguin

Ako atu ki tō mātou korero

 

At Little Blue Penguin, children, educators, parents, whānau and leaders will collaborate to co-design an exceptional programme with the same goal in mind:

 
Children who are comfortable in their surroundings, happy in their play & confident in their learning.
 

As Christchurch-based mums, passionate early childhood educators, and keen researchers we have a vision to create truly exceptional and unique learning spaces for children to learn, grow, discover and develop in natural, home away from home settings.

 

Our Nursery
Rūma noho

Our Nurseries are small, homely spaces designed for younger babies to explore and develop freely. We practice primary caregiving, so each baby has their own teacher who is available to meet their individual needs.

Our Preschool
Tauparapara

Our Preschools focus on inquiry-based learning; the natural curiosity of young children is stimulated as they take an active role in the education process by exploring their environment to make inquiries and discoveries. Kaiako then guide this process in a way that supports the children and extends their learning.

Holistic Care
Kotahitanga

Little Blue Penguin centres value holistic development and places importance on a nurtured well-being in order for meaningful learning to take place. We provide nutritious cooked lunches, Karicare formula/milk and huggies nappies.

 
 

 

Interested in enrolling your child in one of our learning communities?

 
 
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Parent Resources

Rauemi ipurangi

 
 
“Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count. Childhood is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace which is right for each individual child”
 

Parent Handbook
Pukapuka aratohu

Contains everything you need to know. Includes information about our programme, environment, teachers, planning and meals. Also contains several helpful guides and instructions to help give your child the best experience possible.

Our Teachers
Kaiako

Teachers at Little Blue Penguin are caring professionals who are there to offer gentle, respectful guidance for children through quality, responsive interactions and a collaborative ‘community’ approach.

More Information
Pārongo

If you are interested in learning more please contact us. You are welcome to pop into either of our centres anytime to have a look around, meet our kaiako and ask any questions you may have, or send us an email or give us a call.

 

Get In Touch

Kōrero mai


Little Blue Penguin Bishopdale
68 Farrington Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch, 8053 New Zealand

Call: 03 925 9489

Email kristie@littlebluepenguin.co.nz,


Little Blue Penguin Prestons
408 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, 8083, New Zealand

Call: 03 383 7720

Email gina@littlebluepenguin.co.nz,


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