Kids Domain Early Learning Centre

"Teachers skilfully enhance children's interest in and exploration of the natural world, inside and outside of the centre gates, through a te ao Māori lens. They actively involve older children in discussion, debate and documentation of their own learning."

Skilful pedagogy with inquiry-based learning and intentional teaching demonstrated

"Leaders and teachers provide specialised care for infants and toddlers. They consult with whānau to ensure connectivity between home and centre. They respect and implement different cultural and family values regarding childcare. Their deep inquiry into providing an environment and resources that engage and promote learning for younger children has resulted in carefully considered uncluttered, inviting play spaces. Teachers' interactions are calm and respectful, and children are relaxed and settled."

Strong belonging, transitions support, and positive social-emotional outcomes evident

"A kaiako Māori rōpu has recently been established to tautoko the implementation of te reo me nga tikanga Māori. Leaders and teachers weave te ao Māori concepts such as ako, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga throughout the programme and centre practices. Children's records of learning reflect their growing knowledge and understanding of the dual cultural heritage of Aotearoa, New Zealand."

Embedded te reo Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti implementation across all practices

"A strong core of consistent leadership over a period of years has been instrumental in promoting and sustaining a high-quality programme. A continuous cycle of internal evaluation and inquiry is woven throughout centre practices, operations and the curriculum. The ongoing engagement of leaders and teachers in professional learning enhances children's learning and contributes to continuous, sustained improvement."

Strategic direction, professional learning, and internal evaluation exemplary and embedded