Cottontails Childcare
Child Care & Education
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Child Care & Education
Cottontails is conveniently located a 2 min walk to the Stanmore Bay beach and children are lucky enough to be able to view the ocean from our covered deck.
Cottontails is split into a nursery for children under 2 years old and the main cottage for children aged 2 to 6. The children in the nursery have their own area but also have access to the the toddler and preschooler play area.
As members of the Stanmore Bay community, the owners started Cottontails because they wanted to provide a natural, friendly environment where tamariki (children) are happy and their whanau (families) are relaxed and stress-free. They have a strong sense of community and this is reflected in the philosophy of the centre. The natural environment focus presents opportunities for children to play together and develop friendships to last a lifetime. Their priority is low teacher to child ratios, to ensure quality teachable moments and strong trusting relationships with kaiako (teachers).
