Papatoetoe
Opened in early 2014, our Papatoetoe centre offers play-based, child-centred learning grounded in the Te Whāriki curriculum in a warm, safe, and secure environment. Three spacious rooms and extensive outdoor play areas provide room for children to explore, create, and grow. Music, arts, and dance are woven into daily learning.
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What We Offer
Te Whāriki curriculum
Three spacious learning rooms
Music, arts & dance programme
Extensive outdoor play areas
Specialised transition programme
Healthy Heart Programme
Our Speciality
Li'l Champs Papatoetoe provides a warm, safe and secure place for children to grow and thrive. Our programme is grounded in the Te Whāriki curriculum, led by experienced professionals with over 30 years of combined expertise across Psychology, Teaching, Speech Language Therapy, Audiology, Counselling and Specialised Education.
- Well-equipped learning spaces with specialised learning materials
- A child-driven and centred approach that builds curiosity, strengthens discovery and fosters independence
- A focus on social and emotional skills and competencies
- An exposure to music, arts and dance activities to build creativity and imagination
- A well-established transition to school programme
- A passionate team of qualified and registered teacher educators
- Access to specialist support when needed
- Catering for children aged 0–5 years
Upcoming Events
Important Information
Blog
Prakash Grover
July 25, 2019
"Every child is a unique dynamic unit with an inbuilt capacity to learn." — A reflection on how we approach early childhood education at Li'l Champs Papatoetoe.
What Families Say
Trusted by hundreds of Auckland & Wellington families
“The learning environment at Papatoetoe has given Tane such confidence. He walks in with a smile every morning and comes home full of stories. The teachers are incredible.”
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