Learning happens everywhere.
Genius Kids uses a holistic approach, paying close attention to children’s social-emotional, physical, creative and cognitive growth and character development.
A love of learning and discovery.
Our curriculum supports children being the active agents in their own learning and development. We inspire them to think with creativity, compassion and resourcefulness.
Why give children the answers when the world is changing all the time? By empowering children to ask questions, instead of giving them answers, we instil the love of learning and discovery.
Children are learning every moment of the day, whether it’s putting on their own shoes, pouring a drink or learning about science through a hands-on project. Our teachers’ role is to enhance this learning. Children learn while they play, and by exploring.
- Safe havens for learning
- Mixed-age groups
- A rich language environment
What children learn at Genius Kids.
- Linguistic skills
- Mathematical skills
- Science and environmental education
- Cultural competence
- Ethics education
- Musical activities
- Crafts and visual expression
- Verbal and physical expression
- Socio-emotional growth
- Physical wellbeing
Under twos
A calm, caring room for our youngest children. When you enrol, we talk with you in detail about your baby’s development, sleeping and eating, so we can care for them the way they need.
- One teacher for every four children
- Children learn while they play, and by exploring
- Cots in a quiet sleep room, checked every 5 minutes
- If your baby falls asleep, we won’t wake them unless you ask us to
- Bring bottles and breast milk or formula. Our teachers can warm water and milk during the day
- We’ll support you to keep breastfeeding if you choose to
Preschool
Our Preschool room is for children from two to five. We build their confidence to take risks, complete tasks and make their own decisions in play and learning, and to become leaders in their play.
- One teacher for every eight children
- Linguistic and mathematical skills
- Science and environmental education
- Music, crafts and visual expression, and verbal and physical expression
- Cultural competence and ethics education
- Toileting before meals and naps, to build good habits and independence
- 20 Hours ECE free for children aged 3 to 5
Guiding behaviour with respect and dignity.
We acknowledge and accept children’s feelings, and encourage them to express those feelings. The steps we take towards good positive guidance include:
- Setting and keeping appropriate limits of behaviour
- Gentle verbal redirection
- Explaining how to use materials and equipment
- Reinforcing positive behaviour with praise
- Explaining why a behaviour isn’t okay, and offering better options
- Offering children choices and encouraging them to make decisions
- Setting realistic expectations for each child’s age and stage
- Teachers modelling non-violent behaviour for children’s interactions with each other
The best way to get to know us is to walk through the door.
Visit with your child before they start, to meet our teachers and see the centre. Parents and whānau are welcome at any time.
