Our Vision
We are driven by integrity and have a local, community focus. We strive to make a positive impact on our children and provide them with a fun, exciting place to grow and learn. We design our own centres. Each one is unique and uses carefully considered, high-end environmental design to create a space that perfectly suits the needs of the children and teachers, and encourages imagination and play.
We strive to use environmentally friendly design practices while all of our resources are ethically sourced and provide varied learning opportunities. Our approach to learning is through play-based theory. Our curriculum is key to the children’s development and encompasses a wide range of practices and research, all within a New Zealand context.
At New Shoots Children’s Centres, children and families are at the heart of everything we do.
Fun and Exciting Place
We have a passion for learning through play
Innovation Ideas Research
The creativity and care we put in to the execution of our curriculum
Local Community
Building relationships with families & the community
Place that Feels Right
The design and resourcing of our centres is world class
Positive Impact
We have a strong commitment to sustainable practises
Fun and Exciting Place
We have a passion for learning through play
Innovation Ideas Research
The creativity and care we put in to the execution of our curriculum
Local Community
Building relationships with families & the community
Place that Feels Right
The design and resourcing of our centres is world class
Positive Impact
We have a strong commitment to sustainable practises
A place that feels right
Our passionate teachers (kaiako) provide the children (tamariki) and family (whānau) with support and respect. We are constantly innovating, with new ideas and research inspiring our centres and teacher (kaiako) training. Have a read about what makes New Shoots a wonderful place for your children and family.
Michelle Pratt, Nikki Prendergast, and Kelly Lambert
Founders
Thinking of enrolling?
Contact the centre of your choice – email or give us a call. We can answer any questions you have, let you know availability for your child’s age group, and send you an enrolment form.
The best way to find out if we’re the right centre for you is by seeing it for yourself. Please come in for a visit, we’d love to meet you. If you want to read more about New Shoots, please download our parent handbook.
