Southland, Child Minding

At Akoranga Preschool we endeavour to work along side our families / whanau to help them in anyway that we can.

We know that the early years are critical for healthy development both now, and in the future. Children learn and grow best in an environment where they feel happy and secure and that's what we focus on.  We also know how to support parents making these decisions and offer any help we can.

We work by the YMCA’s values and principles of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility to support children while they achieve their learning goals in a safe and nurturing environment.

Wee Nippers provides a safe and healthy environment for children to grow and learn emotionally, cognitively and physically. Our comprehensive, balanced, flexible programme reflects the children’s interests in ways that are developmentally appropriate. Our Centres are new and purpose built inside and out.

Just Four Kids believe that a home based childcare offers a sensible alternative for parents for care and education of their young children. With a maximum ratio of one adult to four children there are benefits to the child such as forming a psychological attachment to their educator who is able to respond to a child's needs allowing the building of bonds through closeness and trust.