At Little Teddies Early Learning & Childcare Centre, we pride ourselves on being a small, boutique centre that feels like a home away from home for every child.

Our shared values, vision, and beliefs unite our management and teaching team to create a magical and memorable learning journey for every learner who joins us.

We believe children develop a lifelong love for learning through strong, nurturing relationships within their environment. Our interactions are caring and respectful, supporting each child’s developing sense of identity, belonging, and confidence.
When children feel safe and valued, they can explore, discover, and reach their fullest potential each day.

Our centre culture promotes responsibility, respect, and care for the environment, helping children understand their role in and connection to the world around them. The learning environment reflects each child’s authentic journey — sharing their discoveries, creativity, and evolving curiosity.

We embrace and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we take pride in offering a bicultural curriculum where Te Reo Māori is alive in daily practice through waiata, phrases, and learning experiences.

Our curriculum, grounded in Te Whāriki, supports individual strengths and interests while encouraging group learning and collaboration.

Our Transition to Primary programme builds early literacy and numeracy through rich, play-based experiences that prepare children for their next stage of learning.
We are honoured to watch the children of Little Teddies grow into confident, capable, and respectful learners — healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Secure in their sense of belonging, they leave us knowing they are valued, contributing members of their community and the world beyond.