Curriculum
Our curriculum and learning experiences are shaped to support children’s wellbeing, belonging, communication, exploration and growing confidence.
Love, Health & Happiness
Nurturing Little Minds, Growing Bright Futures
A warm, safe and inspiring place where children can learn, explore, build confidence and thrive every day.
Guided by ECE Licensing Criteria
A Safe, Caring and Well-Managed Learning Environment
At EdenCubs, our centre is guided by New Zealand’s centre-based Early Childhood Education licensing criteria, covering key areas such as curriculum, premises and facilities, health and safety, governance, management and administration. These standards support the way we operate each day and help us provide a safe, caring and well-managed learning environment for children.
Premises & Facilities
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are managed to support safe, comfortable and meaningful learning, play and rest throughout the day.
Health & Safety
Daily routines, supervision and safety practices support children’s health, wellbeing and comfort in our learning environment.
Governance, Management & Administration
Responsible governance, clear management and organised administration support consistent and professional centre operations.
Our Long-Term Vision
Our long-term vision is to grow EdenCubs into one of New Zealand’s trusted and respected early learning providers, while continuing to protect the warmth, care and strong community connection that families value today.
Established Environment
Over 10 Years of Established Spaces
Our centre environment has been established for over 10 years. With no recent major renovation, our indoor spaces are not affected by fresh paint, new flooring or strong renovation odours — helping children play, learn and rest in comfort.
No Recent Major Renovation Odours
A settled environment helps reduce concerns about strong smells from new paint, flooring or major interior works.
Comfortable Daily Care
Children can spend their day in a calm, familiar and comfortable space for learning, play and rest.
Peace of Mind for Families
We value children’s health, comfort and wellbeing in every part of the indoor environment.
Care, Connection & Partnership
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A Stronger Link Between Children, Teachers and Families
Every child deserves to feel known, safe and connected. Our small-group care and family partnership approach helps children build security, confidence and friendships, while keeping families closely involved.
🌱 3–5 children with a familiar key teacher
🤍 Daily care, comfort and emotional security
💬 Open communication with every family
Small Group Care
A Key Teacher for Every Child
Each small group is supported by a familiar key teacher who notices children’s routines, emotions, friendships and growth.
- Closer daily care and stronger teacher–child connection
- More familiar communication for parents
- A stronger sense of security, belonging and friendship
Family Partnership
Every Family’s Voice Matters
We value every family’s voice and use open communication and feedback to keep strengthening the connection between home and centre.
- Teachers lead with love, care and responsibility
- Family feedback helps us keep improving
- Families, teachers and children work as one team
Love, Health & Happiness
Our approach supports every child’s emotional, physical and social wellbeing in a calm, natural and joyful learning environment.
Love
Our caring and experienced teachers nurture your child with love every day through warm relationships and responsive care.
Health
Engaging indoor and outdoor activities, along with a nutritious natural diet, support healthy growth and wellbeing.
Happiness
From sand and water play to science experiments, nature observation and story time, EdenCubs brings joy to children every day. These joyful experiences also help children build confidence, friendships, curiosity and a lasting love of learning.
Safety & Multiculturalism
Safety
Our teachers are safety checked. Many are experienced, qualified ECE teachers and hold first aid certificates. We support children’s wellbeing from learning to rest.
Multiculturalism
We respect and embrace children from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a rich, inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
Feedback from Our Families
I just want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you. I’m so glad we discovered EdenCubs. The whole team has been a godsend during a time of adjustment for the family and I love the relationships that our daughter has developed with the team members. One of our fondest family memories is in the middle of traveling to see our family, we had to stop to do a “Chelsea silly dance”. I wish I caught it on camera but then I wouldn’t have been able to fully enjoy the moment that helped release the stress of airports!
— Parent of a preschooler
Our Programmes
Children are supported according to their stage of development, interests and growing independence.
Infants
0 – 2 years
Warm, responsive care that builds secure attachments and supports early development.
Toddlers
2 – 3.5 years
Exploring, discovering and developing independence through play, movement and routine.
Young Learners
3.5 – 5 years
Building confidence, curiosity and school readiness for the next big step.
What Makes EdenCubs Special
Qualified & Caring ECE Teachers
Natural & Nutritious Meals
Indoor & Outdoor Learning
School Readiness Programme
Safe, Secure & Stimulating Environment
Our Learning Spaces
Warm wood tones, natural resources and carefully prepared spaces help children feel calm, confident and ready to learn.
Book a Visit
We’d love to meet you. Come and see our centre in action or send us a message.
Phone: 09 379 7596
Email: edencubs@gmail.com