About Us
Our philosophy
At Wild And Love Early Learning Village, we support children to be life long learners by responding to and teaching in the context of what we know to be true of children. That is that they are naturally innocent, curious and open and come to us with endless potential and unique and innate knowledge, skills, preferences, whakapapa, history and culture. We believe that children of all ages learn best from a secure base with trusted and nurturing adults. There is no other option for a secure base of a loving and trusted relationship.
We celebrate diversity, practice inclusion and self reflection on our own bias in regards to race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, physical and emotional ability and disability, language, national origin, indigenous heritage, religion, family structure and other identities. We embrace the bi-cultural essence of Te Trite o Waitangi and Te Whāriki, Early Childhood
Our Philosophy is based on these values:
Whānaungatanga
Maanakitanga
Kaitiakitanga
Whakamana
Aroha
We work in these values through:
Relationshiops; Respect for others
Making connections; Collaborating and co-creating
Celebrating; Hospitality; Generosity; Kindness; Support
Professional development; Appraisal; Self reflection; Love
Our Role as Teachers
We facilitate children's opportunities to learn in our role as teachers by:
Creating a safe, responsive and rich enviornment which is full of possibility and invites every child learn through exploration, wonder and creative play.
Building security and safe space through authentic, loving and reciprocal relationship with every child and their whanau as a platform for learning.
Intentionally planning for and documenting children's ideas and knowledge making it visible to the children, their whanau and teaching team.
Centre Management
Rena (Centre Director)
Kia Ora, I'm Rena Liu.
I have been working in ECE sector for six years and I have been enjoying the precious moments that I have spent with our tamariki. It is exciting for me to start the journey at Wild And Love with a group of passionate and amazing Kaiako.
I have two lovely little girls, one is in local primary school and one is here in the nursery room at village.
I believe that children are like flowers and we are like gardeners. We need to support them to grow and flourish.
Providing the best quality education is where my heart is. I look forward to walking along with your little ones and provide them with a fun filled and wonderful early childhood journey.
Jamee (Centre Manager)
Kia Ora my name Jamēe.
I am a mother to three wonderful children and a passionate heart lead educator.
My personal philosophy is underpinned by the belief that relationship is all. I believe this is crucial in understanding the holistic needs of the child and their whānau and supports kaiako in creating a safe space for our tamariki to be their authentic selves.
I believe in creating warm inviting environments that provoke wonder, curiosity and allows for the natural unfolding of development.
He aha te mea nui?
Māku e kii atu, he tāngata,
he tāngata, he tāngata.