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Early Adventures Early Childhood Education Centre Early Adventures early childhood education (ECE) centre is situated at 26 Elizabeth Street, a quiet residential street at the northern end of Orewa. This small centre (established in 2012 by locals Jocelyn and John Ingram) caters for up to 30 children between 2 and 5 years of age and is based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy. All the children play and learn together, and the older children are caring and considerate of the younger ones. The younger children learn very quickly by imitating and following the older children. The teachers know all the children well and there are no changes of rooms or teachers during the three years the children are in the centre. The Centre director, Amanda Macleod stated “The centre is well equipped and offers a diverse range of activities for the children. Our location means we are within walking distance of reserves, parks and local amenities such as the library, which are of great interest to the children”. The centre is the realisation of a dream that the owners had for a small, high quality early learning centre, using natural materials and exciting the children’s imagination and learning through a fun and caring environment. John stated “We wanted to create as natural an environment as possible, by
children of vegetables provides some of the food for the children and gives them knowledge of where their food comes from. The centre has an active Facebook page, where you can learn about the latest adventures the children have been involved in.
At Early Adventures we are a passionate , committed, experienced team of qualified professional educators, dedicated to providing high quality early childhood education. We cater for a maximum of 30 children to ensure they all receive the best possible care and attention. WINZ & 20 hour subsidies available (conditions apply). You are welcome to drop in and see what we can offer your 2 to 5 year olds.
using natural fencing materials and native planting. Further to this, we have a top-class teaching staff who have bought in to our vision – and Amanda who puts it all together”. The centre is in a completely refurbished building, distinctively fenced with Ti-tree palings. Two separate outside play areas incorporate sandpits, climbing/shade trees, swings, a woodworking shed, play huts and edible gardens. The western area also features extensive native plantings including established kauri and puriri trees. Seasonal planting by the
OPEN 7:30AM-5:30PM WEEKDAYS Corner of Elizabeth and Manuka Streets, Orewa Phone Amanda | PH 09 947 5010 Email info@earlyadventures.co.nz | www.earlyadventures.co.nz
