Our whānau focused childcare centre in Kensington caters for tamariki aged three months to five years.
Giggles provides a bicultural curriculum. Kaupapa Māori is important to us here at Giggles. As part of our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi we embrace te reo Māori and use te reo daily with the tamariki. We practice tikanga in our daily rituals such as welcoming, sharing of kai, reference to te ao wairua (the spiritual world), and our role as kaitiaki (guardians) of our whenua (land).
In our context we use the terms Teina, Tuakana and Kaiārahi to describe the different roopu within our centre. Te wāhi Teina is a safe space for our younger tamariki, generally under the age of two years. We have up to seven teina in this area and two kaiako dedicated to their care. The tuakana and kaiārahi tamariki share a larger wāhi with plenty of outdoor space. Kaitiaki are assigned to six tamariki each ensuring a spotlight on every tamaiti and huarahi ako that focus on the individual.
We provide:
Hours
Giggles operates Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm
Where to find us
Giggles Learning Centre, 8 Cairnfield Road, Kensington, Whangarei
Contact Details
Teina: 020 4062 2305
Tuakana: 021 207 3469
Email: [email protected]
Service Closed Dates
Giggles Learning Centre is closed for up to three weeks over the Raumati/Xmas period and up to one week at Matariki. Fees will not be charged during this time.
Giggles provides a bicultural curriculum. Kaupapa Māori is important to us here at Giggles. As part of our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi we embrace te reo Māori and use te reo daily with the tamariki. We practice tikanga in our daily rituals such as welcoming, sharing of kai, reference to te ao wairua (the spiritual world), and our role as kaitiaki (guardians) of our whenua (land).
In our context we use the terms Teina, Tuakana and Kaiārahi to describe the different roopu within our centre. Te wāhi Teina is a safe space for our younger tamariki, generally under the age of two years. We have up to seven teina in this area and two kaiako dedicated to their care. The tuakana and kaiārahi tamariki share a larger wāhi with plenty of outdoor space. Kaitiaki are assigned to six tamariki each ensuring a spotlight on every tamaiti and huarahi ako that focus on the individual.
We provide:
- Quality childcare and education
- Caring, experienced and qualified kaiako
- Welcoming, whānau focused atmosphere
Hours
Giggles operates Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm
Where to find us
Giggles Learning Centre, 8 Cairnfield Road, Kensington, Whangarei
Contact Details
Teina: 020 4062 2305
Tuakana: 021 207 3469
Email: [email protected]
Service Closed Dates
Giggles Learning Centre is closed for up to three weeks over the Raumati/Xmas period and up to one week at Matariki. Fees will not be charged during this time.