Our Centre

What We Offer

Home Visit

Sometimes getting to know a new child in their home helps us to get to know each other
better.

Key Teacher
Having one on one time and forming a connection with a specific teacher supports better learning and wellbeing.
Storypark | Early Learners
Storypark

Storypark is the online portal we use to share news, photos, learning stories and plans with our families.

Early Learning Portfolio
Learning Portfolio

Documenting progress over time provides a unique record of early learning and precious memories to share with your child.

Individual Learning Plan
Based on the curiosity and interests of your child and your input, we develop an individual learning plan together.
Parent Progress Updates | Early Learners
Parent Progress Updates

Regular communication about your child at drop offs and pick ups is a priority for us.

Transition to School

Our older children are invited to work in small focus groups on specific transition to school activities.

Special Days and Celebrations at Early Learners
Special Days and Celebrations

Birthdays, theme days, cultural celebrations, and graduation, we take your guidance on what to celebrate with your child.

Family Education Programme
Family Education Programme

Recognising the importance of family as first teachers, we run regular workshops on child development and related topics.

Excursions

Walking to the local park or library, or catching a bus somewhere are part of exploring our community.

Nappies Option - Early Learners
Nappies Option

Our regular fees do not include us providing nappies, but you can request this service for an additional daily/weekly charge.

Food option

Our regular fees do not include us providing food but you can request this service for an additional daily/weekly charge. 

Laundry Service

You provide a change of clothes, and we'll wash and dry the dirty ones on the same day for only $10!

Whānau Events
We have regular social events for whānau to mix and mingle and share ideas and feedback.

Half Price Fees

For 4 Weeks!

DiscoverOur Programmes

At Early Learners Cate Rd, we have a personalised approach to developing our programme curriculum, ensuring it facilitates and supports each child’s unique learning journey, in collaboration with their whānau. Our programme purposefully blends spontaneous opportunities along with more structured learning activities, encouraging children to explore and learn based on their curiosity and interests.

We are dedicated to incorporating the principles of Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, throughout our approach. This integration ensures that we promote holistic development, cultural responsiveness, and a strong sense of identity for each child in our programme. This empowers our children to grow as resilient, capable learners, that have deep cultural connections, shaping them into confident, secure individuals ready for lifelong learning.

Pōtiki/Under 2s

Mātāmua/Over 2s

Pōtiki/Under 2s

Developing deep one on one connections with our dedicated teachers and safe stimulating sensory exploration are the foundation of our programme.

Pōtiki/Under 2s

Centre

Mātāmua/Over 2s

Facilitating child-led age appropriate physical, social, and emotional learning challenges to support increasing independence are the foundation of our programme.

Mātāmua/Over 2s

Early Childcare Hamilton

Optional Extras

Nappies

Meals

Laundry

Nappies

At Early Learners Cate Rd, we’re committed to providing the best care for your child while making life easier for you. We’ve introduced nappies for a small additional cost of $3 per day for short days and $4 per day for full days. You can even request a specific brand for an additional cost.

Nappies

Meals

You can now choose from our delicious and nutritious meal options. All meals are priced at just $10 per day, with a weekly package available for only $50. For those interested in individual meals, we offer lunch at $7 per day, morning tea for $1.50 per day, and afternoon tea for $1.50 per day.

Meals

Laundry

Parents, say goodbye to the hassle of post-messy play laundry! For just $10, we’ll take care of the mess – you provide a change of clothes, and we’ll wash and dry the dirty ones on the same day!

Laundry

Our Educators

Angela Rajan | Early Childhood Teacher

Angela
Rajan

Head Teacher/Team Leader
Mātāmua Over 2s
Nicola Carswell| Early Childhood Teacher

Nicola
Carswell

Senior Teacher
Pēpi Babies

Abi
Hatherill

Team Coordinator
Pōtiki Under 2s
Nicol King| Early Childhood Teacher

Nicol
King

Early Childhood Teacher

Grace
Elgie

Early Childhood Teacher
On Maternity Leave

Chloe
Kong

Early Childhood Teacher

Cathy
Nie

Early Childhood Teacher

Xue
Dong

Early Childhood Teacher

Celia
Wang

Teacher in Training

Binu
Sharma

Teacher in Training
Johanna Darquea | Early Learners

Johanna
Darquea

Teacher in Training
Sarabjeet Kaur | Early Learners

Sarabjeet
Kaur

Teacher in Training

Varkha
Sharma

Teacher in Training

Josie (Yoemmin) Youn

Reliever Early Childhood Teacher

Beka Harrington

Centre Coordinator

Merran Davis

Centre Owner

What Parents Say

Discover what our community of parents have to say about Early Learners Childcare.