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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Little Pukeko's Pre-School

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Little Pukeko's Pre-School

Little Pukeko's Pre-School is a unique family orientated centre providing for children 0-5 years old.

Come grow in our environment....
* Excellent, well experienced, qualified staff
* Exciting and challenging landscaped play area
* Stimulating, safe, supportive and positive environment
*Community interactions and excursions
* Programme planning around children's dynamic strengths and interests.
* Providing a fun filled learning environment
* Family oriented atmosphere

06/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all our Little Pukeko’s tāne - dads, granddads, koro, papa, matua, uncles, pops, and significant tāne who support us ❤️

We would like to thank Naturally Wood in Waiuku for the wood they donated for our children's fathers day creations. Our tamariki were offered different materials to create something special ✨️ Ngā mihi nui!

28/08/2026

🌻 Looking for a warm, nurturing preschool where your child can learn, grow and feel a true sense of belonging?

For a limited time, new enrolments at Little Pūkeko’s can receive three months of half-price fees!

We offer a calm, homely environment, a large natural outdoor space, small group sizes, regular local adventures and experienced teachers who build meaningful relationships with every child.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to arrange a visit and discover whether Little Pūkeko’s is the right fit for your whānau 💙🌿

📞 09 239 2272
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.littlepukekospreschool.co.nz

25/08/2026

An invitation to slow down 🌿

To pause, refuel, reset and regulate.
To connect with one another and simply enjoy being together 🤍

Because sometimes, a warm cup of tea and good company is just what we need 🫖

18/08/2026

✨ Matariki at Little Pūkekos ✨

As we reflect on our Matariki 2026, we wanted to share some of the meaningful learning and connection that took place across June and July.

Our tamariki explored the stories and meaning of the Matariki stars through art, waiata, shared kai, storytelling and thoughtful conversations. Together, we remembered those who came before us, celebrated the people and connections we have in the present, and shared our hopes for the future.

Our Matariki whānau evening was a special time to come together, strengthen relationships and belonging, and proudly share our learning and kapa haka. Manaakitanga is an important value at Little Pūkekos, creating a place of warmth, care and support for all.

Looking to the year ahead, one of our aspirations is to nurture a deep love and respect for our natural environment. Alongside our tamariki, we hope to grow Little Pūkekos into a centre that actively cares for Papatūānuku, supported by a curriculum that fosters connection to and care for the environment 🌿

Watch this space to see our plans in action 🌿

08/08/2026

How good has the weather been this week ☀️ It certainly inspired some of our children's art this week 🌈🌻

27/07/2026

Celebrating winter with a snow day at Little Pūkekos Preschool ❄️

07/07/2026

🌿 The Art of Unhurried Care 🌿

At Little Pūkekos Preschool Pukekohe, we believe there is beauty in slowing down.

We embrace a gentle, unhurried pace that allows tamariki the time they need to play deeply, build relationships, explore, create, and simply be children. We value presence, connection, and trust that meaningful learning unfolds when children are given time and space.

How do we do this? By intentionally creating a calm and responsive environment. You'll often find our lights dimmed, our walls uncluttered, and our spaces thoughtfully designed to feel soft and calm rather than overwhelming. With high-quality ratios, our kaiako have the time to truly notice, respond, and be present with children. Our days are rich with opportunities to learn, offered in a way that feels calm and inviting.

Unhurried care means children don't have to rush through their play, move quickly from one activity to the next, or compete for adult attention. It means kaiako have the time to sit alongside children, listen to their ideas, offer comfort when needed, and truly know each child as an individual.

In a world that often moves too fast, we're proud to offer a place where childhood is cherished and each child can grow at their own pace. 💛

If your looking for a special place of care and education, pop in and visit us.

13/05/2026

We are Little Pūkekos Preschool. A small mixed age centre here in Pukekohe. At Little Pukekos Preschool, we believe the magic of childhood is something to be protected, nurtured, and enjoyed.

Our days are guided by relationships, connection, and play. We respect children and their need to play, explore, be creative, and curious. Our team of experienced kaiako facilitate an environment and rhythm of care that supports children in their natural unfolding. Our goal is to see every child thrive in their uniques self and enjoy their childhood while skilfully supporting important development and learning that will support them through life.

At Little Pukekos, we are intentional about creating an environment that feels warm, calm, and inclusive.

We currently have a full time space available for an over 2 year old with a couple more spaces becoming available in June. If you’re looking for an ECE centre that provides high quality care and education come and see us. We would be happy to show you our place that simply words cannot do justice.

13/03/2026

Celebrating Holi 2026

Celebrating Holi - the festival of colours - has become an annual celebration our tamariki and kaiako love. As a cultural celebration that welcomes the arrival of spring in India, we embrace this vibrant celebration of colour, joy, and new beginnings the best way we know how, together!

31/01/2026

Join our team!

Are you looking for a centre that leads from the heart?
A workplace that is stress-informed and wellbeing-focused?
A place that takes positive, safe, and supportive workplace culture seriously?
Somewhere you can support work-life balance?
Well this opportunity might be for you.

At Little Pukeko’s Preschool, Pukekohe, we are on the look out for an ECE qualified teacher to complete our wonderful team of heart-led kaiako. This position is a new position we have established to provide our team more flexibility and balance.

We are a small mixed-aged centre located in the heart of Pukekohe, Auckland. We are a home away from home for up to 30 tamariki each day between 7:30am to 5:30pm.

What makes us special?
- A well spaced indoor environment and a huge outdoor area with real grass, swings, and a challenging playground for all age.
- An enormous sandpit that invites creativity and teamwork and a covered outdoor shelter, so our children always have plenty of room to play and create, even on the rainiest of day.
- Our team is knowledgeable of respectful practices, brain development, and nervous-system informed. We do extensive work reducing stress in our learning spaces providing calmness, consistency, relationships, trust, and genuine care
- Our team balances kotahitanga, kindness, and professionalism to provide a safe working environment for our staff.
- Good ratios being 1:3 for our unders within a small group size and no more that 1:8 for our overs
- Full pay parity with regular non-contact and monthly paid staff meetings

What we are looking for?
- A teacher whose values align with ours
- A qualified and registered kaiako (provisional is fine as we can provide positive support)
- A kaiako who can commit to three full days a week (most likely set days)
- Available to do our open shift or close shift.
- A kaiako who aligns with our values of tukana-teina, whānaungatanga, and manaakitanga as well as kindness, support, and professionalism.
- Experience within a mixed-age environment is a bonus
- Knowledgeable around the nervous system is desired or a deep willingness to learn and embody this

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. You can email us a cover letter and CV at [email protected]

Address

7 Graham Street, Pukekohe
Auckland
2120

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

09 2392272

Website

https://www.littlepukekospreschool.co.nz/

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