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A warm, nurturing place in West Auckland where tamariki, whānau and kaiako come together to live, learn and love.
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We are delighted to welcome your child and whānau to Young Learners. We believe early childhood education is a shared journey, where tamariki, whānau and kaiako come together to live, learn and love.
We create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and confident to explore, discover and grow. Through meaningful relationships, play and learning experiences, we celebrate each child’s individuality while building a strong foundation for their future. Together, we nurture curiosity, connection and a lifelong love of learning.
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National Curriculum
Guided by Te Whāriki, we view children as capable learners with individual strengths, interests and learning potential at Young Learners.
Learning happens through play, relationships, conversation, exploration, challenges and reflection. Kaiako intentionally support children to understand themselves and their world, think creatively, develop values and character, and grow in both independence and interdependence.
Together we live, love, learn and leave a legacy
Young Learners Early Childhood Education Centre is a privately owned education and care service at 2 Airdrie Road, Ranui, West Auckland. Since opening in July 2021, we have been committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing learning community where children, families and kaiako can learn and grow together.
We are licensed for up to 65 children from 6 months to 5 years of age, including up to 15 children under two. Our learning environments and programmes are thoughtfully designed to respond to children at different ages and stages of their early childhood journey.
We place strong emphasis on children’s wellbeing, relationships, sense of belonging and growing independence, while building genuine partnerships with parents, whānau and our wider community. Early childhood education is not only about preparing children for what comes next, but about helping them live, learn, love and leave a legacy through meaningful experiences, relationships and contributions to the world around them.
More than childcare
With years of experience serving families across Ranui, Henderson and Swanson, our team has developed a strong understanding of what local parents want for their children. Families are looking for more than just childcare: a safe, caring and welcoming place where their children feel happy, supported and inspired to learn and grow.
We take collaboration and partnership seriously. It forms the foundation of our professional culture and is essential to achieving equitable learning outcomes for all tamariki. High-quality early learning emerges from authentic partnerships, where knowledge, reflection and relationships are continuously co-constructed to serve the best interests of every child.
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.”
— O. Fred Donaldson
Young Learners is a place where children, parents and kaiako come together to live, to learn, to love and to leave a legacy, as a whānau.
To live
Children learn best when they feel safe, healthy, secure and that they belong. We place physical and emotional wellbeing at the foundation of our curriculum. Our environments, routines, nutrition and relationships are designed to support tamariki to flourish. We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and value Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural heritage while respecting and celebrating the cultures, languages and identities within our community.
To learn
Guided by Te Whāriki, we view children as capable learners with individual strengths, interests and learning potential. Learning happens through play, relationships, conversation, exploration, challenges and reflection. Kaiako intentionally support children to understand themselves and their world, think creatively, develop values and character, and grow in both independence and interdependence.
To love
We value trusting, caring, respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships. Social and emotional competence is an important part of our curriculum. Children are supported to understand feelings, communicate needs, develop empathy, build friendships, solve problems and participate positively with others.
To leave a legacy
We want children to know that their ideas, actions and relationships matter. As their capabilities grow, children are encouraged to contribute, take responsibility, care for others and their environment, and develop the confidence to make a positive difference in their whānau and community.
A space designed for young children
Our rooms are named after native birds of Aotearoa New Zealand. The age ranges are approximate: transitions are considered in relation to each child’s readiness, relationships, development and learning needs, not simply their birthday.
Tui
The foundations of learning begin with secure relationships, responsive care, communication, movement and exploration. Kaiako provide calm, respectful and unhurried care while supporting tamariki to build trust, curiosity, autonomy and a strong sense of belonging.
Kea
As children’s language, mobility and social awareness expand, kaiako support growing independence, self-help skills, communication, emotional regulation, friendships, curiosity and problem solving. Children are given increasing opportunities to make choices and participate in their learning community.
Pukeko
Older tamariki deepen communication, social competence, inquiry, problem solving, early literacy and mathematics, responsibility and leadership. Transition-to-school learning is woven through the programme so children approach their next stage with confidence and a strong identity as learners.
Across the centre, learning is intentionally built upon rather than restarted. Foundations developed in Tui are extended in Kea and deepened further in Pukeko.
Our young learners
Children learn best when they feel safe, healthy, secure and that they belong. Our environments, routines, nutrition and relationships are designed to support tamariki to flourish.
Kaiako who know your child
Chan (Lily)
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Chan, also known as Lily, arrived in New Zealand in 2005 to study and has made it home ever since. A qualified and certified ECE teacher since 2011, she has run her own daycare since 2016. Her whānau includes her husband and their two children, CJ and Moli. Her role is to support our kaiako so that, together, we provide high-quality education and care for your children and our community.
Lidiane
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Olá famílias! Originally from Brazil and in New Zealand for 15 years, Lidiane supports kaiako and tamariki across all rooms. She began teaching in 2021 and holds a Certificate in ECE (Level 4) and the NZ Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities (Level 4). She believes every child can learn and grow when they are understood, respected and given the right guidance and support.
Lisa
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Lisa began teaching in 2008. A mother of five grown children and a grandmother of three, caring for young children is her passion and privilege. Through responsive relationships, consistent routines and calm, engaging environments, she creates a space where infants feel confident to explore and learn.
Jamie
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Ko Jamie Ho tōku ingoa. Jamie started as a registered kaiako in 2022 in the Tui room and moved to Pukeko in 2023, where her passion lies in helping preschool tamariki get ready for school. She loves arts and crafts, singing and dancing, outdoor games and meaningful conversations with tamariki.
Nana
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こんにちは! Originally from Japan, Nana is a qualified and registered teacher with over five years of experience, having studied ECE here in New Zealand. She is passionate about supporting tamariki to become confident, independent, lifelong learners.
Flávia
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Originally from Brazil, Flávia joined Young Learners in July 2025 as a relief kaiako, supporting kaiako across rooms and getting to know children of every age. She comes from a family of educators, and becoming a mother deepened her understanding of care, empathy and respectful relationships.
Amanda
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Ni hao and kia ora whānau! Amanda moved to New Zealand from China in 2016 and has worked in ECE since 2017. A qualified registered teacher with a GD in Teaching (ECE), she values play-based learning and follows children’s interests and strengths.
Wendy
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親愛的家長您好! Originally from Taiwan, Wendy is a qualified and provisionally registered teacher and mother of two. Creativity and hands-on activities are her passions, and she loves weaving them into meaningful learning for tamariki.
Emma
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Kia ora! Emma’s son attends Young Learners, which makes being part of this community extra special. She is studying a Bachelor of Education with NZ Tertiary College and loves creating a calm, caring space where tamariki learn through play.
Susann (Susi)
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Hallo zusammen! Born and raised in Germany, Susi has been an ECE teacher since 2014 and joined Young Learners in 2022. She believes every tamaiti carries a treasure waiting to be discovered, and that teachers’ wellbeing is the foundation of strong teamwork.
Mei
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Hai semua! Mei is from Malaysia and speaks English, Malay and Mandarin. A qualified and provisionally registered teacher, she follows children’s interests and believes every child should feel safe, respected and a strong sense of belonging.
Lucy
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Nǐ hǎo! Lucy has been part of Young Learners since day one, preparing nutritious kai for our tamariki each day. You will often find her in the kitchen, and sometimes helping in the Tui room or covering teachers’ breaks.
“I finally found the perfect fit for my daughter at Young Learners. All the staff are amazing and really get to know everything about your child, the ratios are great and there is excellent communication and daily updates. My daughter is so happy to go every day.”— Analise Autagavaia, a parent
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Come and see our rooms, meet our kaiako and ask us anything. We’d love to show you around.
- Address
- 2 Airdrie Road, Ranui, Auckland 0612
- Hours
- 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Phone
- 09 948 5520
- Mobile
- 021 106 8054
- office@younglearners.co.nz