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Apakura Te Kākano

Early Learning Centre

320 Factory Road, Te Awamutu 3800

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Apakura Te Kākano

Our early learning centre in Te Awamutu

We're open Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 5:15pm.

At our Early Learning Centre, tamariki are supported in safe, warm, and inclusive environments that honour te reo Māori and tikanga Māori as everyday, lived experiences.

We are supported by a high proportion of certified, caring kaiako, strong leadership trained in tamariki protection and advocacy, healthy kai prepared onsite, and purpose-built facilities designed to ensure wellbeing and safety.

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What you can expect?

In our spaces, you can expect:

  • Loving kaiako who support the strengths of each tamaiti

  • Mixed-age learning environment

  • Programmes underpinned by Te Whāriki - Te Ara Māori and our Kaupapa Wānanga

  • A high proportion of certificated kaiako.

  • Healthy kai prepared onsite

  • A leadership team trained in tamariki protection and advocacy

  • A safe and clean purpose-built facility

Whakapā ināianei

Enquire now

We’re here to help. If you’d like to enrol your tamaiti, arrange a visit, or ask about spaces at our centres - please get in touch. Our team is happy to kōrero with you and your whānau.

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