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Nursery
0 – 18 Months Old*
The first 18 months at Wild + Love are about building connections of trust and understanding with our Pepi as they navigate their way through their first challenges of building themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.
How do our pepi learn?
Love is unconditional...
“While it is important to educate children, what is much more important is the need to love them. When education becomes more important than love, it is no longer education at all. For, tending to the delicate spirit of children is foundational if education is to fulfil it’s intended purpose of serving the greater whole”
– Vince Gowman
We believe love is the foundation to growth and therefore learning. The trust our Pepi place in us each and every day is immense. As their carer, whom they are completely dependant on it is our priviledge to be on this journey with your littlest one. In nursery we place high importance on creating time for connection and “care moments” throughout the day that demonstrate to our tamariki that we see, respect and love them deeply.
Our Nursery Kaiako
Courtney
Kia Ora, I'm Courtney Toetoe.
I am a qualified ECE teacher and have been working in Early Learning Centres for the past 11 years, 6 of them being in my previous centre in their nursery.
I have recently come off maternity leave and I am excited to be on my next adventure at Wild + Love.
I have an amazing husband and we have a beautiful daughter who you will see in the nursery with me. My family is what inspires and drives me to be the kaiako that I am. I am also lucky enough to be aunty to two beautiful nieces here in our Sprouts and Seedlings rooms.
I have lived in Pukekohe my whole life so I am very familiar with our community. I am very much enjoying being part of the village whānau and sharing in this journey with you all.
Kaitlyn
Kia Ora my name is Kaitlyn Lee.
I am a new student teacher here in Nursery.
I grew up in a small, rural community and lived on a dairy farm my whole life with my two younger siblings. I have worked as a dairy farmer for the past 4 years before deciding that a career with children is where my passion truly is! So i jumped straight in. moved to Pukekohe with my partner and I am now studying for my ECE qualification.
My hobbies include horse riding, reading, watching movies and spending time with my friends and family.
I am really enjoying being at the village and I am loving building meaningful relationships with the children and seeing them explore and learn everyday.
Jennie
Kia ora whānau, my name is Jennie.
I am so excited to be a kaiako in Nursery. I began my journey here in Dec of 2022.
I have 20 years experience in early childhood and have been blessed to be a part of so many young minds. Watching them navigate their worlds, while teaching me a few things along the way too, has been so wonderful.
I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter and an amazing husband and have called Pukekohe my home town since I was 13!
Some things I enjoy doing in my own time are singing (behind closed doors), music, reading and quality time with my family.
With this new chapter of my early learning journey in full swing I can very confidently say I am working alongside amazing Kaiako and beautiful Pepi.
Eden
Kia ora, my name is Eden.
I am a qualified teacher and I love Pikler philosophy. I had a couple of years working experience in infant room with Pikler philosophy and I would love to find a place promoting same philosophy. I have heard awesome things about Wild and Love and see Wild and Love also run nursery room via the Pikler Philosophy, so I'm excited to join here. I enjoy working here with infants where the children's needs are prioritized. I can't wait to know your child and start a journey with your child at Wild and Love.