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Understanding Your Child’s Early Development Stages

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their lifelong learning and wellbeing. At Treetops, we understand the importance of these formative years and have designed our centres to support your child’s unique developmental journey. From building trust in our infants to fostering independence in young preschoolers, each stage is carefully nurtured. Discover how our tailored programs, guided by the principles of Te Whāriki, empower your child to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Join us in exploring the exciting milestones of early development and how we can help your child flourish!

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The Power of Playing with Loose Parts

The first five years of life are filled with rapid growth, learning, and discovery. In this blog, we explore how Treetops childcare centres in Auckland support each stage of your child’s early development using the Te Whāriki curriculum – from nurturing infants to preparing confident, school-ready tamariki.

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How Daycare Spaces Shape Young Minds

The right daycare environment can have a big impact on your child’s growth. Find out how our East and South Auckland centres support development through safe, engaging, and culturally responsive spaces.

Is Your Child Ready For School?

Wondering if daycare prepares your child for school? At Treetops Botany and Pukekohe daycare, our Pathway to School Programme helps tamariki develop confidence, independence, and essential skills for a seamless transition. Learn how we support early learning and school readiness!

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How Treetops ELC Supports Positive Behaviour and Growth at Daycare

Every child’s journey involves moments of growth and challenge, and problem behaviours can be a sign of underlying needs or developmental stages. These behaviours often arise when a child is seeking attention, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to communicate their emotions effectively.

At Treetops ELC, we view problem behaviours not as obstacles but as opportunities to teach important life skills. Through a combination of consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and collaborative strategies between educators and families, we help children navigate these moments, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence. In this blog, we discuss practical ways to address and support children through these behaviours, ensuring a positive learning environment for all.

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Skills Your Child Takes With Them From Early Childcare Years

At Treetops childcare centres in Pukekohe and Botany, learning dispositions are emphasised as vital traits that support lifelong learning. These include courage, curiosity, trust, perseverance, confidence, and responsibility. By fostering these traits through observation, role modeling, and a challenging environment, children are prepared for future challenges and opportunities, nurturing their growth as confident, competent learners.

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Understanding Urges During Play in a Daycare Environment

At Treetops daycare centres in Pukekohe and Botany, we focus on recognizing children’s urges, or schemas, to enhance their play and learning. Observing these patterns allows us to tailor activities that support their unique needs, fostering dispositions like confidence and responsibility. Partnering with parents enriches this journey of discovery and growth.

Cooking With Children At Treetops Early Learning Centre

Cooking with children can be a fun and rewarding experience that fosters essential skills and creativity. The article offers practical tips, such as starting with simple recipes, preparing in advance, and assigning specific tasks. Cooking encourages learning in literacy, math, science, and teamwork, while also developing life skills and strengthening relationships.

Risky Play: Building Confidence At Treetops Preschools

Risky play plays a key role in children’s learning and development, providing opportunities for tamariki to challenge themselves and test their abilities. At Treetops preschools, including our Botany childcare centres and Pukekohe childcare centre, we support children’s engagement in age-appropriate risky play in a safe and nurturing environment.

Risky play, such as climbing, balancing, and rough-and-tumble activities, allows children to develop cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills. It also builds independence and confidence. Guided by the principles of Te Whāriki, our kaiako ensure children can take risks while learning how to keep themselves safe.

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Enriching Experiences at Treetops Early Childcare Centres

Explore the value of early childcare excursions. At Treetops Early childcare centres we realise the value of learning outside the centre.