Reggio Emilia
The child is an active builder of their own learning.
Creativity and poetic languages matter. They help children build a rich, complete picture of the world.
Learning
Children lead. We listen.
Peacocks is inspired by the preschools of Reggio Emilia in Italy and guided by Te Whāriki, Aotearoa’s early childhood curriculum.
Our vision
A nurturing, engaging, thought-provoking place where children flourish as competent, confident, creative and resilient learners.
Te Whāriki
Competent, confident learners who belong.
The national curriculum sees every child as secure in their place and able to make a valued contribution.
In practice
What you’ll see every day.
Expression
One hundred languages
Paint, clay, wire, music, movement and talk. Every child has many ways to share what they think, and we treat each one as real thinking.
Belonging
Māori heritage and biculturalism
Te reo Māori, tikanga and the stories of Aotearoa are part of the day. We celebrate the many cultures of our families too.
Materials
Loose materials and open-ended resources
Fabric, timber, stones and shells can be anything. When the material doesn’t decide, the child does.
Outdoors
Outdoor learning and respect for the environment
Learning happens outside as much as in. Children grow a love and respect for the natural world by looking after it.
Our values
- A safe, welcoming, supportive place.
- Respectful relationships, built on care and trust.
- Partnership with families, educators and community.
- Cultural diversity, appreciated and embraced.
- Love and respect for the natural environment.
“Help children communicate with the world using all their potential, strengths and languages.”
- Find us
- 203 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
- Ring us
- 09 623 1717