whakatohea early childhood centres

MISSION STATEMENT
We aim to provide a welcoming environment where tamariki can learn at their own pace, surrounded by te ao Māori
and quality learning opportunities.

We feel proud when;
We feel proud when tamariki are our first priority
We feel proud when our enviroment demonstrates 'Kotahitanga' (unity)
We feel proud when education is acknowledged for all learners

We Value
We value honest relationships with our whanau, where respect and trust strengthen all positive learning outcomes
We value fun as learning 
&
​We value ourselves as teachers 

whakatohea Early childhood centre hours
buchanan street

Whakatōhea Early Childhood Centre ki Buchanan was established under a pilot programme initiated by the Government of the time. The earlychildhood centre has two areas for children aged 0yrs -2yrs and 2yrs - 5yrs.  Buchanan street also offers 20 ECE hours.  

Staff consist of:
5x Registered Staff (Full Time)
1x Support Teacher (Part Time) (In Training)
1x Support Teacher (Full Time)

​Karla Goddard – Early Childhood Education Manager – Fully Registered – Bachelor of Teaching
Mellani Walker – Early Childhood Education Administrator

If you have any inquires please do not hesitate to contact Buchanan Street for more information. 
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-2.30pm

Manager
Karla Goddard

Physical Address
Corner of Richard and St John Street Ōpōtiki
                              
Contact us                                                                                     
Ph: 07 315 7321  
Email: earlychildhood@whakatohea.co.nz

Subsidised Hours for both preschools are 8:30am to 3:30pm

WHAKATOHEA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE HOURS
richard STREET

Whakatōhea Early Childhood Centre ki Richard Street is divided between two learning groups.  He kakano for the age of two years and under, and Pauwai for the over two year olds.

​Staff consist of:
5 x Registered Staff (Full Time)
1x Registered Staff (Part-Time)
2x Support Teachers (Full-Time)
1x Support Teacher (Part-Time)

​Karla Goddard – Early Childhood Education Manager – Fully Registered – Bachelor of Teaching
Mellani Walker – Early Childhood Education Administrator

If you have any inquires please do not hesitate to contact Richard Street for more information.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-2.30pm

Manager
Karla Goddard

Physical Address
20-24 Buchanan Street Ōpōtiki
                              
Contact us                                                                                     
Ph: 07 315 5967  
Email: earlychildhood@whakatohea.co.nz

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