Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned, offering a nurturing home like environment for children from 2 to 5 years. The Management and Educators of Fun ‘n’ Play childcare centre aim to provide high quality care and education for young children. Children deserve the best and we strive to provide this by employing trained and nurturing teachers. Within the Centre programme we incorporate the principles, Strands and Goals of Te Whariki- The NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, which reflects the holistic way that children learn and grow.

1. Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre
Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned, offering a nurturing home like
environment for children from 2 to 5 years. The Management and Educators of Fun ‘n’ Play
childcare centre aim to provide high quality care and education for young children. Children
deserve the best and we strive to provide this by employing trained and nurturing teachers.
Within the Centre programme we incorporate the principles, Strands and Goals of Te
Whariki- The NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, which reflects the holistic way that children
learn and grow.

2. About Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre
Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned, offering a nurturing home like
environment for children from 2 to 5 years. The Management and Educators of Fun ‘n’ Play
childcare centre aim to provide high quality care and education for young children. Children
deserve the best and we strive to provide this by employing trained and nurturing teachers.
Within the Centre programme we incorporate the Principles, Strands and Goals of Te
Whariki- The NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, which reflects the holistic way that children
learn and grow.
Philosophy
Diversity
At Fun N Play, we believe that every child is a special and unique individual that brings with
them the talents and strengths of their family, tribes and ancestries. We care deeply about
upholding an inclusive environment that supports each child’s heritage. We show this by
creating a warm, caring, stimulating and safe environment, where each child feels welcomed.

3. True Play
Holistic learning plays an important role in our Centre. We strive to give our tamariki the
space, time and opportunity to be involved in meaningful and purposeful learning
experiences. We promote the right for each tamariki to reach their full potential by allowing
them to experiment and explore their environment and working theories. We believe
through ‘True Play Learning’ tamariki will be able to develop their valuable lifelong learning
skills and become confident and competent learners.
Family
Through collaboration, our Centre has developed authentic friendships within the
community and local Whanau. We want all Parents and Whanau to feel at home in our
Centre by being open, trusting and responsive to all their needs and suggestions. It is
essential to value and respect the unique knowledge and contributions of Whanau in the
decision-making process around the children’s care and education. This helps ensure that we
can provide an environment that demonstrates equity, integrity, inclusivity and respect for
all children.

4. Professionalism
As professional Teachers we are always guided by the Teacher’s Council Aotearoa
Professional Standards and the Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whariki. For us,
professionalism is the standard we measure ourselves by. We demonstrate this through our
positive relationships, conduct, communication and partnerships with colleagues and
parents.