All About Children - Titahi Bay

09/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026 | 8 March

05/11/2025

✨Looking ahead to 2027✨

Our Kōwhai House (Infants) waiting list is now open for 2027 — limited spaces available, so get in early to join our amazing whānau 💛

22/10/2025

💚 Wishing you all a safe and warm day despite the Crazy Weather 💚 We will see you tomorrow whānau 💚

29/06/2025

✨Mānawatia a Matariki 2025 ✨

Thank you to our wonderful whānau and kaiako — celebrating Matariki together at the centre was truly special.
At our whānau event, our tamariki shared their learning with pride through waiata, kanikani, artwork and kai. It was a beautiful reminder of connection, reflection, and new beginnings.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who helped make it such a meaningful and successful celebration.

Photo credit – staff

24/06/2025

🍃 Joy in Every Moment 🍃

Smiles, laughter, and learning - our tamariki are loving every minute
Thanks to our awesome whānau for trusting us. We’re all different, but we come together to give our tamariki mā the best start



Photo credit - Staff

21/06/2025

✨ NEW ENROLMENTS ONLY ✨ 3+ YEARS ONLY

Exceptional Early Learning – Limited Free Spaces Now Available (T&C apply)
We are pleased to offer a small number of fully funded spaces for eligible families in Titahi Bay.

🫶 Purposeful Nature-based learning
🫶 Amazing Kaiako
🫶 Strong local connections to culture and the community
🫶 A vibrant, inviting environment where tamariki thrive

These spaces are part of our commitment to making quality early education accessible to children aged 3+ years old without compromising on excellence.


Photo credit – Celia

19/06/2025

Mānawatia a Matariki

18/06/2025

Winter Wellness Tips for Little Ones

Winter and colder weather has truly settled in. Here’s how to help keep your little ones healthy, warm and happy this winter

❄️ Layer Up: Dress in cozy layers + warm hats & gloves
❄️ Wash Those Hands: Regular hand washing keeps germs away
❄️ Immune Boost: Offer warm meals & vitamin-rich snacks
❄️ Good Sleep: Plenty of rest helps fight off winter bugs
❄️ Fresh Air: Short outdoor play = better mood & sleep

Let’s keep those sniffles away and the smiles shining this season
https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/w/winter-wellbeing-topics


Photo credit – Hannah G

16/06/2025

Looks like play. Sounds like play
But really… they’re building skills for life!

Every future mechanic starts with these powerful habits:

🛠Confidence with tools – turning bolts and experimenting fearlessly
🤔Problem-solving mindset – fixing things and figuring out how things work
🧐Attention to detail – noticing every tiny screw and part
💪Perseverance – trying again (and again!) when it doesn’t work the first time
🤗Curiosity and love of learning – constantly asking “why?” and wanting to know more

Play is practice. Let them Play, Explore, and Grow



Photo credit – Hannah A

15/06/2025

🌟 Matariki is lighting up Porirua 🌟
🌟 Check out the link to a magical mix of kai, culture, creativity, and community spirit 🌟

Matariki is being celebrated from 18–28 June and will be better and brighter in 2025!

10/06/2025

🇼🇸 Learning About Samoan Language and Culture
🇼🇸 One Step at a Time

You don’t need to know everything to appreciate Gagana Samoa (the Samoan language). Just start small:
🌺 Learn the greeting like “Talofa” (Hello)
🌺 Listen to a Samoan song or story
🌺 Try Samoan food and learn its names
🌺 Discover the meaning behind traditions and customs

Every small step helps keep the language and culture strong. Celebrating and supporting Gagana Samoa together!
Come be part of a warm, inclusive environment where language and culture are celebrated.