Explorers (Toddlers 2-3.5years) 

Our approach

Our Explorers room is a place where curiosity, confidence, and independence begin to grow. The environment is designed to support busy, active tamariki who are eager to explore their world through movement, discovery, and play. Kaiako provide rich, hands-on learning opportunities that foster creativity, problem-solving, and social development. Each day is filled with moments of wonder, from messy play and music to outdoor adventures and imaginative storytelling. We see every child as capable and confident, and our role as kaiako is to nurture those emerging skills through meaningful, responsive teaching.

What families can expect: 

Families can expect a warm, nurturing, and engaging space where tamariki are supported to grow in confidence and independence.

At The Village, you can expect:

• 100% Qualified teachers

• A welcoming environment where your child feels safe, valued, and part of a caring community.

• A play-based curriculum that supports language, physical, social, and emotional development.

• Daily opportunities for creative and sensory play that encourage exploration and imagination.

• Guidance and encouragement to support growing independence — from self-help skills to toilet learning.

• Regular access to our outdoor and Bush Kindy environments, where children connect with nature, climb, dig, and discover.

• A strong focus on communication and relationships, helping tamariki learn to express themselves and form friendships.

• A rhythm of the day that balances movement, discovery, rest, and routine — supporting each child’s individual needs.

Partnership with whānau

Relationships are at the heart of our Explorers room. We value open, respectful communication with whānau, knowing that you are your child’s first teacher. Kaiako share daily updates, learning moments, and stories to ensure you feel connected to your child’s journey.

Together, we celebrate milestones — big and small — and collaborate to support each child’s growth and wellbeing. Transitions into the Preschool room are guided gently, with strong communication between kaiako and whānau so that every child feels safe, confident, and ready for the next step in their learning journey.