Nurture Playschools

Children learn best through play and that is why we provide two Nurture@Home Playschools EVERY WEEK during term time.

Playschools provide lots of socialisation opportunities for children and adults and our Playschools are open to anyone in the community so you are welcome to join us.

Playschool

When: Thursday mornings (anytime from 9.30am to 12pm)

Where: Hope Community Church, Ranzau Road, Hope

Nurture@Home Playschools support children to:

Establish relationships
Play and learn alongside others
Confidently transition to school

Nurture@Home Playschools support adults to:

Learn from others
Implement new learning
Access mentoring from experienced Educators
Be supported by Visiting Teachers

NatureFocus

At Nurture@Home Childcare & Education we are passionate about supporting children to connect with nature and Papatuanuku.

At our weekly NatureFocus the environments offer a variety of possibilities for exploring, planning, reasoning & learning as the children are able to study, discover, investigate and search.

We have been operating our NatureFocus for over 8 years, meeting weekly in the outdoors to provide children with opportunities to connect with nature and explore local environments, developing a sense of belonging in their community and an attachment with nature. Re-visiting familiar settings encourages the children to develop confidence, and our children know they belong and have a sense of connection to the environment. At Nurture@Home Childcare & Education the children’s relationship to Papatūānuku is based on whakapapa, respect and aroha.

Our Home Educators

Our Home Educators care for your child in their own home, providing a nurturing home environment where your child will feel loved, secure, respected and free to learn through adventure and discovery to reach their full potential.

See our Home Educators

Our Nanny Educators

Nanny Educators work with families to provide care and education in the child’s own home. Nanny Educators can also work alongside families in a support role or work together with two or more families to share the benefits and the cost.

See our Nanny Educators

Family Educator

If you already have a friend or family member caring for your child you might like to consider enrolling them with us to enjoy the benefits of our programme, including access to subsidies and the support of a great team.

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Nicki is so kind caring, gentle but also fun!

“I put my daughter in with Nicki when she was 15/16 months old and it was the best choice I could have made. My daughter only goes 2 days a week but she settled in so easily and quickly as her educator / kaipoipoi is so kind caring, gentle but also fun! Nicki made my daughter and I both feel so comfortable from the get go! This was so important to me as I just had a new baby and was so worried about how my daughter would get on with so many changes happening.

The experiences they get with nurture at home is awesome, such a cool environment for our tamariki with lots of exciting activities. I love how they experience time with their familiar small groups and get the chance to experience learning with large groups of tamariki too. The communication between parent and educator is such an underrated part of this childcare service. I love reading the learning updates from her teacher and seeing the photos of my daughter experiencing new things, learning, making friends and having fun. Definitely recommend placing your child with one of the awesome home based educators that work for Nurture at Home. I couldn’t be happier”

Mum

Leah is such an amazing person

“Leah is such an amazing person / carer that always goes above and beyond to put her children’s needs first. We can’t wait to have her care for our wee boy next year too.”

D's Mum

Thank you so much Kaiako Katherine

“Thank you so much Kaiako Katherine and the Nurture@Home team for guiding J on his earliest journeys through the world. You will always be part of him.”

J's Mum

Jasmine has been doing such an amazing job

“Jasmine has been doing such an amazing job with G. I am so grateful that he has been with her these last few weeks. She has been so welcoming and thoughtful and is doing such a great job. Jasmine has been a real big help for us, with being so flexible for me which makes my life that little bit easier. I am so grateful!”

G's Mum

Thank you so much Kara

“Thank you so much Kara for creating such a warm and caring space for C when he first started and right through until he finished. He enjoyed his time with you and made some special friendships along the way! We loved having you as his carer, you’re so thoughtful and always went above and beyond for our family. We will miss you so much, but especially C! Thank you for all that you did for C and for us!”

C's Mum

Trudie is so kind, patient, nurturing and considerate

“We have been so grateful for B to spend his days with Trudie. She is so kind, patient, nurturing and considerate. B loves her like a family member and she has helped him grow into the awesome little person he is today. Thanks so much Nurture@Home for yet again another awesome experience.”

Mum of B

The best team to work with absolutely!

The best team to work with absolutely! I became an Educator with Nurture@Home because my heart drummed to the same beat as the philosophy of these beautiful people. Now my every day is filled nurturing with quality care for the precious tamariki and their whanau I am privileged to be a part of. Definitely enquire if you are considering homebased learning for your own child or for becoming an Educator yourself. Highly recommend!

Educator

Get started yesterday

Beautiful company to work with, in fact describing Nurture@Home as a company doesn’t feel right at all – it’s closer to being a large extended family in every sense & words can’t describe how amazing this is. I am thankful and blessed to be part of such a kind, loving, nurturing, heart centered, supportive community. I have truly flourished in my time with Nurture. If your considering either placing your pride and joy with Nurture@Home or becoming an Educator yourself, the only advice I have to offer is – GET STARTED YESTERDAY – because this is a fabulous opportunity & people are clicking on to it. Spaces do not hang around long! Thank you for all of the love, support & opportunities you provide us with as Educators Nurture, we adore you.

Educator

Amazing and fantastic

I have been blown away by the quality of service and support given to Educators by the Nurture@Home team. The love and general vibe of positivity within the team is amazing and fantastic to be a part of and I am always encouraged. I am very proud to be part of this company.

Educator

They have exceeded my expectations

I recently joined the Nurture@Home team as an Educator because their philosophy falls close to my heart. I feel they have exceeded my expectations in terms of support, subsidies for families, professional development and regular group experiences (Playschool and NatureEXPLORERS etc). I feel that these experiences contribute to providing a rich programme for the children and an opportunity to develop networks with other Educators, Nurturing and educate children in my home is such a pleasure with Nurture@Home.

Educator

Nurture@Home are supportive and encouraging

Nurture@Home are supportive and encouraging and always on hand to assist me. I find the communication excellent and the ability to stay in the loop with what is happening to be of ease. My Visiting Teacher always comes prepared for our monthly visits, with loads of handouts and feedback for me to consider.

Educator

Our daughter has thrived

Our daughter has thrived with her Educator and Nurture@Homes. Especially making her feel comfortable in an environment with other children and other situations. I can see the positive change in her and she is turning into a confident and very capable little girl in homebased care.

Parent

I love how Nurture@Home

This is such a great option for childcare (especially in rural areas). I love how Nurture@Home are so easy to deal with and genuinely love and care for the children.

Parent