While you actively prepare yourself and your children to return to daycare, our professional team has also been working hard on resettling our tamariki.
Manaakitanga – Caring for others
2021-10-20T12:15:49+13:00Our children’s manaakitanga led us to ask, “Should we get a pet for our room”? Through research and sharing ideas, we came up with the perfect pet.
Our Journey Growing Kumara
2021-09-27T09:05:17+13:00By engaging in hands-on, real-life experiences we are able to support children’s innate curiosity and provide opportunities for them to develop.
Jammies In June – A little something to warm the heart
2021-07-22T10:20:30+12:00We are truly grateful to all our whanau for their generosity each year as we continue to support the Jammies in June drive.
Making Connections: Impromptu Visit from Officer Isaac
2021-06-21T09:18:15+12:00Officer Isaac from the Otahuhu police station joined us this morning for an impromptu visit. We asked him questions like how fast his bike was.
Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds!
2021-04-23T14:59:30+12:00We work with our families and whanau to promote a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating in childhood which will help to ensure a healthy future.
How does our outdoor environment support learning?
2021-02-26T14:26:19+13:00Learning in the natural environment supports the development of skills, dispositions and attitudes that children need to be successful.
Celebrating our seventh anniversary
2021-01-19T11:11:45+13:00Every year we celebrate in style with a “P” themed day. Pink panther, pea pods, police… that’s just what our teachers dressed up as!
Christmas Dates 2020
2020-12-22T13:55:09+13:00We are closed for a week over the holidays. See you all next year, and have a safe and happy festive season.
The brickwork is done at Dannemora
2020-12-22T12:45:15+13:00On the eve of the festive season, we're excited to see the brickwork completed and interior lining started at our Dannemora childcare centre.
Language and Literacy Begins Now
2020-11-17T17:51:59+13:00Teachers and whanau play significant roles in helping our children to develop literacy throughout their time with us at Piccolo Park.
Chickens come to roost at Piccolo Park
2020-10-13T15:27:42+13:00A teacher found a birds nest in our garden and introduced this to the children, “Look what I found outside in a tree today... I wonder what it is.”