About us

Learning Adventures Warkworth is a warm and homely daycare nestled in a quiet, residential area of Warkworth near Matakana in Auckland. We operate an open-door policy with our families and encourage parents to spend as much time at our childcare centre as they like!

Our children have access to a huge variety of learning experiences, incorporating our sustainable approach in caring for our children, environment and future. Our mini orchard, vegetable gardens and chickens provide ample opportunities for engaging with nature and enjoying fresh, organic produce.  

• Regular trips & excursions
• Transition to School programme
• Caters for ages 0 - 5 years
• Influence by RiE – a respectful approach
• Ample outdoor space for all ages
• Affordable fees & flexible sessions
• 20 hours free ECE for 3 - 5 year olds
• Community focused
• Provide delicious, nutritious meals
• Provide cloth nappies
• Dedicated quiet sleep rooms

What we do

Learning Adventures Warkworth is a small, homely centre with a team who passionately believe positive relationships and education in the early years, provides the individual with the recipe for success in life.

Being inspired by the RIE approach means that our educational program, environment and centre culture reflect an absolute belief in respect; respect for the child, respect for peers, and respect for our environment. This intertwines with our dedication to sustainability which embraces our values and holds us accountable to produce smart solutions that respect our whānau, our tāmariki and our planet.

We seek to complement the important role of families/whanau by developing transparent, strong and collaborative partnerships. We value their unique knowledge and contributions towards their child’s early years and commit to engaging in regular communication both formally and informally.

We recognise that our unique bicultural heritage is founded in the Treaty of Waitangi and that our children have a right to experience the languages, music, art and stories of the cultures of Aotearoa.  We celebrate the diversity of cultures that New Zealand now comprises and welcome, value and respect each ethnicity, culture and heritage.

Our small, but growing, community holds amazing and valuable opportunities for our children. We view these people and places as significant contributors to feeding our children’s growing awareness of their wider world; their engagement with our centre is priceless.

Our vision

We will support our children to become confident and empowered learners:

By providing a stimulating environment that fosters their imagination and allows children to learn through play

By building strong, secure relationships with children and their families, recognising that children need these attachments to be able to go off and explore their environment

By valuing children’s individuality and cultural identity, nurturing their self esteem, and by teaching respect, honesty and understanding.