About Us
Northcote is a beautifully designed, purpose built Early Learning Centre with a stunning woodland backdrop, located in close proximity to Northcote Primary School.
At Northcote, we believe that all children have immense potential. The curriculum we offer seeks to unlock that potential and to support them to learn how to learn. Respectful and collaborative relationships are the key contributors to our learning environment. We strive to provide responsive and attentive care to build secure connections with our children.
We recognise the fundamental role parents and whānau play in our curriculum and work in partnership with their aspirations to build an authentic picture of each child as a learner. Children’s individual interests and identity guide our practice and we endeavour to provide a learning environment that enhances children’s mana and their learner identity every day.
We would like to extend an invitation to all prospective parents and whānau to join us for a tour around our wonderful centre.
OUR TEAM
The management and staff at Northcote Early Learning Centre aim to provide high-quality early childhood care and education for young children and a supportive environment for parents and whānau. We endeavour to achieve this by providing superior facilities, quality educational resources and programmes, and well-qualified, caring educators.
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Deearna Lucas
Acting Centre Manager (Maternity Cover)
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Lizzie Holmes
Centre Manager
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Erin Ashe
Administrator
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Bella Li
Piccoli Team Leader
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Ruby Lin
Mezzo Team Leader
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Danielle Duran
Mezzo Team Leader
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Ruby Wineti
Bambini Team Leader & Bicultural Leader
Our Philosophy
All tamariki are born with immense potential. We seek to unlock their potential and to support them to learn how to learn.
We acknowledge the bicultural partnership inherent within Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to embedding the intent of the Articles in all aspects of our practice.
Our curriculum embraces multicultural practices that celebrate and integrate the cultural diversity of our community to support tamariki in developing awareness of their identity while fostering respect, connection and appreciation for others.
Building learning focused partnerships with whānau enables kotahitanga as we value each other’s aspirations and plan to progress learning together. We believe in inclusion and reducing barriers to ensure all learners experience success.
A positive climate is key to developing emotional and social competence to enhance children’s mana and their learner identity.
Strong foundational skills of oral language, literacy and maths are integrated into all aspects of the curriculum supporting a smooth transition to kura.
Health and wellbeing are weaved into our curriculum as we support tamariki to grow resilience, taking responsibility for themselves, others and the environment.
The learning environment and experiences are designed to provoke critical thought, wondering and creativity.
“Poipoia te kākano, kia puawai”
“Nurture the seed and it will blossom”