Early Childhood Education

Mangere East Family Services Early Childhood Education Centre has been supporting the Mangere Community for over 30 years.

Our primary focus is on the well-being of our tamariki within a warm, nurturing, whanau-centred environment.

In line with our commitment to and acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, our philosophy is underpinned by the following pou: Ako, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Turangawaewae, Tino Rangatiratanga, Aroha, Mana & Tapu.

We offer 30 FREE hours ECE subsidy

Monday – Friday (8 am – 4 pm) for children aged 4 months to 5 years old.
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Free KidsCan Lunches

Nutritious lunches provided through the KidsCan ECE Food for Kids Programme for tamariki, prepared on-site and served as part of the daily routine.

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Whānau-First Environment

We welcome and celebrate different cultures, languages, and traditions in order to create an environment where tamariki and whānau can feel like they belong.

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Learning Through Play

Our free play programme supports wonder, creativity and discovery. In our mixed age setting (4 months - 5 years old) under 2’s and older tamariki learn together through play.

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Outdoor Play & Physical Development

Our open plan, spacious, outdoor space supports active play, confidence, and collaboration.

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Qualified & Trained Educators

Our kaiako are passionate about creating a caring learning environment that supports tamariki's cognitive, physical, social, cultural and emotional well-being.

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Mangere East Primary School Community

Our Centre and tamariki are part of the wider Mangere East Primary School community, attending assemblies and events.

ECE Team

Karen Matata

Manager
Bachelor Teaching & Learning, NZFKU Teaching Diploma, Cert. Early Childhood Management.

Since facilitating playgroups at the Māngere East Primary hall as the Early Childhood supervisor for the Māngere East Family Service Centre 31 years ago, things have changed dramatically since that time! Now, we have a beautiful purpose-built Early Childhood Centre and a roll of 35 tamariki aged from 4 months to 5 years old. We look forward to supporting your child in their learning and developing journey.

Feel free to contact us for further information.