Supporting Our Tamariki’s Health and Safety in Home-Based Early Learning At our home-based ECE service, we recognise the crucial role food plays in the growth, development, and wellbeing of tamariki. Ensuring their safety, especially when it comes to food, is…
Welcome to the real story behind Home-Based Early Learning (childcare). It’s time to break the myths and show you why this option could be the best choice for your child’s early years. Let’s explore what makes home-based care unique and…
Children are naturally curious and always eager to explore the world around them. But this sense of adventure can sometimes lead them into risky situations, especially around water. Young children, in particular, are often unaware of the dangers—whether it's losing…
Nurture@Home Early Learning warmly welcomes the recent announcement by Associate Education Minister David Seymour regarding modifications to the qualification requirements for Home-Based Early Childhood Education (ECE) services. These changes offer greater flexibility in training options for Home-Based Educators, which is…
Adjusting Your Child’s Sleep Schedule for Daylight Saving Time Transitioning your child's sleep schedule with the change of seasons can be a daunting task for many parents. However, with a gradual approach, you can ease this transition and ensure everyone…
We have discovered a fascinating concept that we want to share with you. Have you ever observed how children are naturally drawn to exploring everyday items such as a pinecone, a random wooden peg, or an empty vanilla essence bottle?…
Parenthood is full of joy, but it can also be incredibly demanding. When combined with everyday stresses like bills, household management, childcare, and maintaining relationships, it can lead to parental stress. While some stress can be positive, serving as an…
What is a schema? Schemas are patterns of repeated behaviour or actions that allow children to explore and express their developing ideas and thoughts through their play and exploration. The repetitive actions allow children to form meaning in what they…
When choosing an early childhood education provider for your children, it can often be a difficult and overwhelming process for many parents. We all want the very best for our children in terms of happiness and education so how do…
The truth is, how well we think our baby sleeps is in the eye of the beholder. Many parents are happy if their child wakes many times at night and still perceives them as being a great sleeper, because they…