Flying Kiwi Preschool
Welcome Letter
Thank you for considering Flying Kiwi Preschool for your children's education. Flying Kiwi Preschool is the new name for Happy Kids Childcare. Our beautiful newly renovated space is designed for a maximum of 50 children aged from 2 years to school starting age.The staff and children at Flying Kiwi come from diverse backgrounds providing a rich cultural experience for your child in their early years.
Our Philosophy
At Flying Kiwi Preschool we believe our tamariki should feel a strong sense of belonging in an environment where they are valued, nurtured, challenged, encouraged and empowered to lead their own learning.
Our passionate team of kaiako are warm, welcoming and loving. We build positive, respectful relationships with our tamariki and engage in meaningful conversations as we support, facilitate and extend their learning. We acknowledge and celebrate children’s effort and contribution and work together collaboratively to foster a love of learning.
Our Programs
Learning Through Play
Toddlers have distinctive developmental needs and characteristics. Our programmes are designed to be flexible, challenging and at the same time creating opportunities for independent exploration and movement.
As they are always full of energy, our large purpose-built outdoor area caters to their physical needs.
Our committed team of teachers understand the characteristics of toddlers. They adopt a flexible and positive approach to every individual child.
Here at Flying Kiwi Preschool our transition to school programme has been specially established for our four year old children to foster their dispositions, skills and knowledge so they are able to transition smoothly into primary school. We want our children to feel confident and empowered in their own abilities so that they are able to manage themselves confidently in their new school environment.
Hello Teacher
Passionate, dedicated, and loving, Flying Kiwi Preschool teachers love their work and it shows in everything they do. Our goal is to make a positive difference on young kids who come to our Childcare Center.
Taokia Gill
Centre Manager
Kia Ora. My name is Taokia Gill. I am from Mangaia which is the second largest island in the Cook Islands.
I am a fully certified teacher with Teachers Council, New Zealand and hold a DipTchg (ECE) while studying towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Leadership.
As a teacher working in Flying Kiwi Preschool one of the things I look forward to every morning is greeting the parents, grandparents, caregivers and the children as they arrive to the centre and saying have a lovely day as they leave. I believe parents / caregivers need to feel happy knowing their children are happy too. So for me it is very important to establish a good relationship with our families.
Our Mission
Children Should Feel Successful
We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
Contact Us
09-8383 062