Educare Pukete

Educare Pukete NZ owned childcare centre offering quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 6

What a busy and exciting week we’ve had at Pukete! This week we celebrated Tonga Language Week, learning to count in Ton...
22/08/2025

What a busy and exciting week we’ve had at Pukete!

This week we celebrated Tonga Language Week, learning to count in Tongan together — such a fun way to explore a new language and culture! 🇹🇴

We also marked Daffodil Day 💛 by creating our very own daffodils, filling the centre with bright colours and joy.

On top of that, our focus on literacy kept us busy during mat time, as the children shared stories and practiced retelling them in their own words. 📚🌟

It’s been a week full of learning, creativity, and community spirit — ka mau te wehi, tamariki! 💛🌼📖

Our little helpers got busy wiping away the morning dew from the playground equipment.Not only did they make the space r...
08/08/2025

Our little helpers got busy wiping away the morning dew from the playground equipment.

Not only did they make the space ready for play, but they also learned about teamwork, responsibility, and caring for our environment.

Such a beautiful way to start the day! 💛

The teepee time in our Ruma Kowhai. ☺️☺️
02/08/2025

The teepee time in our Ruma Kowhai. ☺️☺️

🧽✨ Teamwork in Action! ✨🧽The tamariki took the lead in reorganising the cubby area where they keep their bags and belong...
26/07/2025

🧽✨ Teamwork in Action! ✨🧽

The tamariki took the lead in reorganising the cubby area where they keep their bags and belongings. With helping hands and cheerful hearts, they worked together to tidy up and give the shelves a good wipe-down.

It was such a joy to see them showing responsibility, care for their environment, and true teamwork.

Ka pai! We are so proud of the way you look after your space and each other.

🕷🐛 Bug Hunt Adventure! 🐞🦋This week, we are on an exciting Bug Hunt! 🕵️‍♂️. Ngā tamariki have recently shown a growing cu...
16/07/2025

🕷🐛 Bug Hunt Adventure! 🐞🦋

This week, we are on an exciting Bug Hunt! 🕵️‍♂️. Ngā tamariki have recently shown a growing curiosity about the tiny creatures they spot in the outside, so we followed their interests and created an opportunity to explore, discover, and learn more about the world of bugs.

By extending the children’s interests and giving them space to lead the learning, we supported their natural curiosity, encouraged scientific thinking, and nurtured their love for nature.

Ka mau te wehi, tamariki mā! We can’t wait to see where your curiosity takes us next. ✨

There are no limits when tamariki explore with open-ended materials. Let tamariki’s creativity lead the way! 💫
13/07/2025

There are no limits when tamariki explore with open-ended materials. Let tamariki’s creativity lead the way! 💫

Sharing some beautiful smiles from Pukete today. ☺️
02/07/2025

Sharing some beautiful smiles from Pukete today. ☺️

At Educare Pukete, we value and promote the power of loose part play in fostering creativity and critical thinking in ch...
25/06/2025

At Educare Pukete, we value and promote the power of loose part play in fostering creativity and critical thinking in children.

Today, our tamariki are busy with blocks—building, experimenting, and problem-solving. Loose part play not only encourages imagination but also helps develop essential skills like teamwork, communication, and resilience.

We love seeing their innovative creations and the joy they bring to the process!

🌟 Matariki Celebration at Pukete🌟What a wonderful day we had celebrating Matariki together last week. 🎉 Thank you to all...
23/06/2025

🌟 Matariki Celebration at Pukete🌟

What a wonderful day we had celebrating Matariki together last week. 🎉 Thank you to all the parents and whānau who joined us for this special occasion. Your contributions to our delicious Matariki soup were greatly appreciated – it truly showcased the warmth and generosity of our community. 🥣💛

Matariki is a time to reflect, celebrate, and look forward to new beginnings, and we’re so grateful to have shared this experience with you all.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who made our day so memorable! 🌟

We are having our Matariki morning tea now at Pukete 🌟✨
18/06/2025

We are having our Matariki morning tea now at Pukete 🌟✨

We started off this freezing morning with some sensory play ☺️
18/06/2025

We started off this freezing morning with some sensory play ☺️

Address

1 Cullimore Street Pukete
Hamilton
3200

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

+6478496780

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