Curious Cubs Early Learning Centre

21/09/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy matey! 🏴‍☠️

Last week we set sail for our third Whānau Night of the year… and it was a pirate adventure! ⚓️🦜

Our tamariki got into the spirit, dressing up as pirates, digging for treasure, decorating their own pirate flags and making paper boats. 🗺️💰⛵️

What an awesome turn out we had! A huge thank you to all the whānau who joined us and helped make it such a fun evening together 🤍

15/09/2026

At Curious Cubs, te reo Māori is woven into our everyday. Through our conversations, waiata, pukapuka, play and the little moments we share together 🌿

Te wiki o te reo Māori gives us a special opportunity to celebrate te reo, learn new kupu and encourage our tamariki to give it a go 🖤🤍❤️

Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa ✨
The child is at the heart of the matter ✨

28/08/2026

💛 Daffodil Day 2026 💛

Today we wore our yellow to show our support for the Cancer Society and Daffodil Day! 🌼

Did you know that 1 in 3 New Zealanders are affected by cancer? Today was a lovely opportunity to come together, raise awareness and show our support for those affected by cancer. 💛

Thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make our day a little brighter! 🌼✨

07/08/2026

🚔 Safer Communities Together 🚔

Today we were lucky to have the NZ Police visit Curious Cubs! Even more special, the officers who came are parents from our Curious Cubs whānau. 💙

The tamariki loved exploring the police cars, chatting over the radio, and trying on a police hat and vest. There were lots of smiles, excitement, and curious questions throughout the visit! To finish off the visit, the officers turned on the flashing lights and sirens, which was definitely a highlight for everyone! 🚨

A big thank you to NZ Police for taking the time to visit us and helping our tamariki learn more about the important role police play in keeping our communities safe. We had an amazing time! 👮🚓

29/07/2026

Stop ✋ Look 👀 Listen👂 Link 🤝

Ruben the Road Safety Bear joined our preschool room today, teaching us all about staying safe on the roads! 🚗🚴🚶

We learned how to stay safe whether we’re walking, biking, or travelling in the car. We also talked about using crossings safely and what the different traffic lights mean. Learning these important road safety skills helps keep us safe whenever we’re out and about 💜

07/07/2026

✨Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

Last week, we celebrated Matariki with our special whānau night. ⭐️

In the lead-up to the evening, our whānau kindly brought in vegetables to help make a delicious soup, and our preschool tamariki worked carefully together to peel and prepare them. 🥣🍠

On the night, we enjoyed making beautiful headbands and kites, explored planting seeds, and our tamariki proudly performed for their whānau. 🪁

A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Matariki. It was a wonderful evening spent connecting, creating, and celebrating together. 💙

19/06/2026

This week we celebrated “Jammies for June” by wearing our comfy pyjamas! Together, we enjoyed a dance party and a picnic while sharing some yummy cookies. 🌈

Jammies for June supports tamariki across Aotearoa New Zealand who are in need this winter. We are a collection point, so if you have any new pyjamas to donate, please bring them in. 🤍

If you would like to support this wonderful cause, our donation link is below. Every donation helps keep a child warm this winter ✨

https://www.jammiesforjune.org.nz/fundraisers/CuriousCubsEarlyLearningCentre/curious-cubs-jammies-for-june?fbclid=IwdGRjcAShj8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe6CPSlDpzfALlSEHFuLLODTVV61EVtaSeJsHkRfO95I-htrVvtyxqKo-dMI4_aem_69KB41OJ95J7FjUM-SCuSA

11/06/2026

Experienced Toddlers Teacher

Full time, Permanent

Curious Cubs Early Learning Centre is looking for a passionate, experienced qualified or unqualified teacher to join our warm, professional team in our Toddlers Room.

We are a privately owned, modern centre located in the heart of the city, known for our supportive culture, strong relationships with whānau, and commitment to high-quality early childhood education.

Why you’ll love working at Curious Cubs
-Extended pay parity – pay negotiable for the right candidate
-Prime city location – beautiful, modern, well-resourced centre
-Supportive, stable team – experienced colleagues and a highly supportive manager
-Strong centre community – meaningful relationships with whānau and our local community
-Outstanding outdoor environment – large, half-covered outdoor space for year-round play
-Excellent induction & mentoring – regular non-contact time and ongoing professional support
-We cover the costs – first aid certification, teacher registration, and professional development
-Discounted childcare – generous staff discounts available

About you
You are an experienced registered ECE or unqualified teacher who:
-Is committed to high-quality practice grounded in Te Whāriki
-Builds warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
-Brings empathy, humour, resilience, and reflective practice into your work
-Has strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills
-Takes a caring, nurturing approach to children’s wellbeing and learning

At Curious Cubs, we value creativity, connection, and teachers who bring fresh ideas and heart to their practice. If you’re looking for a centre where you’ll feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow, we would love to meet you.

How to apply
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Anthea Bennett, Manager
[email protected]
07 839 4130

05/06/2026

World Environment Day 🌿🌳

Even in the heart of the city, we remain connected to taiao (the natural world). Through planting, exploring, and observing nature, tamariki develop a deeper understanding of the environment and are encouraged to become the kaitiaki (guardian) of tomorrow 💚🌸☀️

02/06/2026

We are doing Jammies for June!

We are a collection point for NEW jammies! So if you would like to donate some new jammies, please bring them in and leave them at the front office!

If this is not an option for you, you can also donate to our page! All proceeds go to Middlemore Foundation to support tamariki in need!

I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.