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12 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Early Learning & Childcare<br />
With nature we live,<br />
through nature we learn.<br />
Innovative nature based childcare<br />
centre coming to Rolleston<br />
A state of the art early childhood education centre is soon to<br />
be built in Rolleston.<br />
Due to open in October, the Three Trees Learning Centre<br />
has been architecturally designed to optimise learning on its<br />
3,050 square metres of land, next door to Foster Park.<br />
Children at the centre will be able to explore and develop in a<br />
fun yet nurturing environment with the freedom to lead their<br />
own learning through uninhibited discovery with an on-site<br />
forest and strong nature/outdoor focus.<br />
“Children learn most effectively when connecting deeply with<br />
nature through play experiences,” advises Jenny who with<br />
business partner, Libby will operate the Three Trees Learning<br />
Centre.<br />
Drawing on popular early childhood philosophies, the Three<br />
Trees Learning Centre’s uniquely holistic way will integrate<br />
the best learning practices of the Reggio Emilia approach.<br />
Respectful relationships and primary care giving will be<br />
important factors while taking learning out of the classroom<br />
and into a natural environment will offer amazing experiences<br />
that aid each child’s physical and intellectual growth, social<br />
and emotional skills, and general health and well-being.<br />
The Three Trees Learning Centre’s philosophy emphasises<br />
respect for its tamariki. This includes the children’s unique<br />
attributes and origins while trusting them to investigate,<br />
explore and be curious so they become resilient, persistent<br />
learners.<br />
Primary care giving and respectful relationships with their<br />
peers, along with freedom to explore through natural<br />
discovery will be key principles. With low ratios ensuring small<br />
group sizes, the teachers/kaiako will work with the children<br />
in a nurturing, encouraging and inspiring way, sharing their<br />
discoveries and forming strong bonds with them.<br />
Registered teachers, Jenny and Libby worked with the<br />
architects, bringing their knowledge of early learning<br />
and vision of a dream centre to life. The result will be<br />
an award winning quality early childhood education<br />
centre.<br />
“It’s taken considerable thought and planning.<br />
Children at our early childcare centre will have an<br />
amazing experience,” adds Jenny.<br />
The centre will be well-ventilated and acoustically<br />
designed, supporting the health and well-being of the<br />
children and staff. With it opening to the outdoors whether<br />
rain or shine, the children will have freedom to play outside<br />
(dressed accordingly).<br />
There will also be flexibility in transitioning so each child can<br />
progress at their own pace, with a collaborative approach<br />
taken where the child, their whānau and their primary<br />
caregiver are involved and there is smooth transition from<br />
the beginning.<br />
The Three Trees Learning Centre will cater<br />
for babies and children from 0-6 years of<br />
age, providing all meals and items such<br />
as nappies and wipes and will be open<br />
from 7.30am until 6pm, weekdays.<br />
If you would like to learn more about<br />
Three Trees Learning Centre, go to<br />
www.threetreeslearningcentre.<br />
co.nz and check their Facebook<br />
page where you can follow the<br />
centre’s progress and share in its<br />
emerging story.<br />
OPENING OCTOBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
www.threetreeslearningcentre.co.nz | learning@threetreeslearningcentre.co.nz
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