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Everyday Play, Lifelong Foundations

How play helps tamariki build confidence, curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them  When a child turns a cardboard box into an oven, carefully mixes imaginary ingredients and serves freshly “baked” biscuits to their friends, it can be easy to see it as simple play.  But look a little closer and there is… Continue reading Everyday Play, Lifelong Foundations

Meet our Centre Director at New Shoots Matakana

As New Shoots Matakana gets ready to open its doors, we caught up with Centre Director Hailey Nasmith to learn more about her passion for early childhood education. From favourite children’s books and rainy-day activities to her vision for Matakana, Hailey shares what inspires her and what families can expect from the centre.

Celebrating 10 Years of New Shoots Sandhurst

This July, New Shoots Sandhurst marks 10 years as part of the wider New Shoots Children’s Centres community. The milestone is an opportunity to recognise the centre’s place within New Shoots’ approach to early childhood education in New Zealand, where thoughtful environments, meaningful learning and strong local communities sit at the heart of centre life.  Centre Director, Meg, shares her reflections on Sandhurst’s… Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of New Shoots Sandhurst

Music in Early Childhood: Nurturing Connection and Creativity 

Music is one of the most influential ways for a child to access, engage with and express their unique selves. It forms a core part of the early childhood curriculum, and is essential to language and brain development in the early years.   Music Plays a Powerful Role in Building Connections  Music can help build a child’s social connections, including… Continue reading Music in Early Childhood: Nurturing Connection and Creativity 

Meet our Centre Director at New Shoots Rosedale

At New Shoots Rosedale, creating a place where tamariki and whānau feel a true sense of belonging begins with strong, thoughtful leadership. Centre Director Emma brings a depth of experience, a passion for intentional teaching, and a genuine understanding of what it means to support both children and their families through the early years. 

Early Literacy Development: Building Strong Foundations from the Start

Here at New Shoots, we take pride and joy in supporting your tamariki in the development of skills that precede formal literacy—reading and writing. This nurturing of early literacy lays the foundation, so that tamariki can unlock the reading code and have the physical skills for writing once they are developmentally ready. What are the… Continue reading Early Literacy Development: Building Strong Foundations from the Start

Growth and Innovation: Welcoming Educare to the New Shoots Family

Nurturing children’s oral language development at New Shoots and at home

Exploring STEM and Project Work with Preschool Tamariki at New Shoots Tauranga

At New Shoots Tauranga, the creative minds, inquisitive nature, and collaborative spirit of our tamariki drive an inspiring approach towards their learning. Through captivating STEM sessions and hands-on project work, we empower every child to actively participate in their own educational journey, exploring, creating, and discovering together. This STEM-focused lens encourages tamariki to take ownership… Continue reading Exploring STEM and Project Work with Preschool Tamariki at New Shoots Tauranga

We are Ready for School

As tamariki / children are nearing school age, we often have conversations with parents concerned about school readiness.   Starting school is a big milestone for every child and their family/whānau. As parents, we all strive to ensure our little ones are well-prepared, but it’s normal to have a few concerns or questions along the way.… Continue reading We are Ready for School

Enrolment Conditions

New Shoots operates as a full day service and do not offer short days or sessions;
Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education Standards;
Minimum enrolment is two days per week; A $50 enrolment fee will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place;
Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment; 10% discount is applicable to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children attending New Shoots full time;
Nappies and food are provided; and Formula is not provided – this must be brought in from home if required. 

To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Fees effective from 1st April 2022.