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

Sometimes getting to know a new child in their home helps us to get to know each other
better.
Storypark is the online portal we use to share news, photos, learning stories and plans with our families.
Documenting progress over time provides a unique record of early learning and precious memories to share with your child.
Regular communication about your child at drop offs and pick ups is a priority for us.
Our older children are invited to work in small focus groups on specific transition to school activities.
Birthdays, theme days, cultural celebrations, and graduation, we take your guidance on what to celebrate with your child.
Recognising the importance of family as first teachers, we run regular workshops on child development and related topics.
Walking to the local park or library, or catching a bus somewhere are part of exploring our community.
Our regular fees do not include us providing nappies, but you can request this service for an additional daily/weekly charge.
Our regular fees do not include us providing food but you can request this service for an additional daily/weekly charge.
You provide a change of clothes, and we'll wash and dry the dirty ones on the same day for only $10!
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.
Developing deep one on one connections with our dedicated teachers and safe stimulating sensory exploration are the foundation of our programme.
Facilitating child-led age appropriate physical, social, and emotional learning challenges to support increasing independence are the foundation of our programme.
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.
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.
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!
Reliever Early Childhood Teacher
Centre Coordinator
Centre Owner
Absolutely love Early Learners! Exceptional staff, safe environment, and engaging activities. It is great seeing my son form a bond with his teachers and build friendships.
Happy we decided to move our two boys to Early Learners. The teachers are great and the small personalised atmosphere is exactly what we were looking for.
Early Learners is the best decision I have made for my kids. The owner and teachers here are absolutely amazing. Always catering to the child's needs and helping parents out in whatever way possible. They genuinely wish to see families thrive and are extremely empathetic. The learning programs at the centre are very enjoyable, and my kids are constantly talking about it all!
We are glad we enrolled our little girl into Early Learners. All the teachers and management team are amazing, creating a thriving space for our pēpi to grow with new friends. Early Learners has a whānau friendly environment and upholds the values we also have in our home.