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We aim for every child to flourish in their own uniqueness. We believe that every child is their own kind of genius. To be held in complete, unconditional acceptance as we nurture the indescribable light within every child. For us, love is our compass. It is with love that we dance with each child and one another in the pursuit of deepening our connections.
Our role as responsive caregivers are to create an environment where our children are able to follow their innate curiosity, unique potential and life energy to grow into their own essence connected to their natural and social surroundings.
The foundational need for children is a sense of safe connection with those responsible for them. From a neurodevelopment perspective, responsive caregiving is the nutrient that nourishes healthy , strong and optimal growth of the cognitive, social and emotional mind. The quality of connection for the child in the early years will determine their capacity for intimacy and compassion later in life, as well as the functioning of their immune system, their social confidence, and capacity for emotional regulation. That is why we have designed the entire model of our early learning village through the lens of loving, responsive relationships.
In todays fast pace world we have become increasingly isolated from the natural, extended support networks we have evolved over thousands of years that supports us in raising children successfully. It is natural for parents to be surrounded by family and non-family caregiver who share the responsibility of the wellbing of the child. We aim to be that extended network of support to foster the wellbeing of every person. We aim to go the extra mile for each other, practising manaakitanga at every occasion.
We acknowledge that we are not separate to the natural world, but rather an expression of it’s beauty and inter-dependant complexity. We believe unhurried time exploring our natural surroundings leads to a stronger sense of who we are and how we can meaningfully contribute to the whole.
To play is to be fully alive in our ‘humanness.’ Far from being an unproductive endeavour, we believe unstructured, self directed play is the children main ‘work’. Research points to play in the early years as being the ultimate architect for optimal brain development. When the pillars of secure, responsive relationships are in place, children are free to go about the business of play and develop their innate capacity to be thoughtful, creative and contributing members on the planet.
