Educare

Educare

Our Daily Programme

This will give you an idea of what a typical day at Educare Porirua could look like.

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Our Daily Programme

Our daily programme at Educare Porirua is inspired by Te Whariki, The New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum. This influences our practice in many ways, including the flow of our day. We show respect for our tamariki by listening and responding to their individual needs around moe and kai times. We work alongside parents and whānau in establishing routines for bottles and sleep that support care routines at home. For the older children we aim to gently and respectfully establish routines which will best prepare them for school, while not removing the joy of being in preschool. For our younger tamariki, we are guided by the Tipu Room statement of practice.

Exploration time is where children have the opportunity to be involved in learning experiences of their own choice both inside and outside. These are both teacher led and child led as the needs of the children are assessed and interests extended.

7.30am
Activities are prepared for early arriving tamariki. Tamariki and whānau are welcomed. Children's personal exploration time begins.
9.00am
Morning tea kai
10.45am
Kotahitanga time. Coming together to read and tell stories, sing songs and do action songs
11.00am
Lunchtime kai, sleep time and quiet time for our younger tamariki
12.00pm
Sleep and quiet time for our younger tamariki
1.00pm
Exploration time for the older children
2.00pm
Afternoon kai
2.30pm
Exploration time
3.45pm
Tidy up time followed by outdoor games or quiet indoor activities
5.30pm
Centre Closes