Welcome to our Kiwi Kapers Whanau,
Discover our story
In 1989 my husband (Wayne) and I (Gail) first started Kiwi Kapers in a small property on Atkinson Road, Titirangi. Our centre was very little with a licence of only 12 children ranging in ages from babies to 5-year-olds.
The Benefits of Mixed-Age Learning
My Belief in the value of children learning and growing together is why I bring all children aged 2 to 5 years old together creates a dynamic, family-like ecosystem that offers unique social, emotional, and cognitive advantages for both older and younger children. Rather than isolating children by chronological brackets, multi-age settings lean into organic development.
Educational Programs
Supporting Every Child's Unique Learning Journey
At Kiwi Kapers, every child brings unique strengths, interests and individual needs. Grounded in Te Whāriki, New Zealand's early childhood curriculum, we work in partnership with whānau to create meaningful learning experiences that nurture each child's development and prepare them for their next learning journey.
Belong, Connect & Grow
We create a welcoming, nurturing environment where every child feels a sense of belonging. Working closely with whānau, our teachers support children to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, share, cooperate with others and develop empathy, emotional confidence and self-regulation.
Explore & Discover
Through purposeful play, exploration and problem-solving, children develop curiosity, memory, critical thinking and an understanding of cause and effect. Our experiences encourage children to ask questions, discover new ideas and build confidence in their own learning.
Create, Communicate & Express
We nurture children's listening, understanding, speaking and storytelling skills through rich conversations, shared experiences and creative play. Children also strengthen their physical abilities, from running and jumping to drawing and developing pencil control, while building early literacy, personal care and healthy habits.
Individual Plans & School Readiness
Every child has an Individual Development Plan (IDP), created with input from their whānau to support their current needs and learning priorities. Teachers regularly review and adapt these strategies, documenting progress through Learning Stories and supporting skills such as independence, emotional regulation, social cooperation and readiness for school routines.
Life at Kiwi Kapers
Exploring Little Discoveries, Every Day
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Empowering Tamariki Through Education, Play & Mind
We provide a supportive environment where children can explore their interests, try new things and develop independence at their own pace.
Children build friendships through shared play, teamwork and everyday experiences, helping them develop kindness, communication and respect for others.
Yes! Our children, aged 2 to 5 years, learn and play together in one shared environment, encouraging them to learn from one another and build a sense of belonging.
We encourage learning through play, exploration and everyday experiences that develop creativity, communication, problem-solving skills and independence.
Yes! We value both indoor and outdoor play, giving children opportunities to explore, discover and learn as weather and daily routines permit.
We value our partnership with whānau. Open communication and sharing children's experiences help us work together to support each child's learning, wellbeing and development.
