We provide 30hrs FREE early childhood education (ECE) Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm in a warm, nurturing whanau-friendly learning environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years.
Tamariki are at the forefront of our Centre, promoting wellbeing within our children and families. Our Centre offers the following:
30 years of supporting the community
Our MEFS ECE Centre has been supporting the Mangere community for over 30 years.
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.
Warm, multicultural, whānau-first environment.
A welcoming Centre where every family feels they belong – celebrating different cultures, languages, and traditions.
Qualified, trained educators
A team of trained and qualified staff, with strong focus on learning, relationships, social development and culture with many speaking the languages of our community.
Outdoor play + physical development
Attractive outdoor playground facilities to support active play, confidence, and collaboration.
Learning Programme
Our free play programme supports wonder and creativity and discovery. In our mixed age setting (4 months-5 years old) under 2’s and older tamariki learn together through play.
Mangere East Primary School Community
The Centre and tamariki are a part of the Mangere East Primary School community, attending assemblies and events.
We value and celebrate whānau, culture and our community. 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.
Meet some of our Early childhood team below. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Manager
Bachelor Teaching & Learning, NZFKU Teaching Diploma, Cert. Early Childhood Management.
31 years ago she facilitated playgroups at the Māngere East Primary hall as the Early Childhood supervisor for the Māngere East Family Service Centre. Things have changed dramatically since then with a purpose built Early Childhood Centre and roll of 35 tamariki aged from birth to 5 years old.
In 2015 we celebrated the opening of our Early Childhood centre extension, which caters for a total of 75 tamariki and 12 kaiako. With increased numbers come a range of challenges however our philosophy remains the same … that all children be treated with understanding and respect and their need for education and care will be met in a safe and happy environment. Our aim is to set a sound foundation in the early years for future learning and development.
Creating a brighter future for our children
Manaaki Tangata Team . Encouraging families to achieve fulfilling lives
Taiao Team. Regenerating our place
Partnering with families and Children to navigate learning pathways