On the 7th December, our friend Mandy from Under 5 Energize came to visit the tamariki and spend some time talking about how best to look after our teeth.  The tamariki were very excited to see her as Mandy had … Continue reading →

On the 8th November, the tamariki, kaiako and whānau at Central Kids Charles had a visit from their friends Jeffrey and Whaitama from the Toro Pikopiko Puppet Theatre.  They came to share with us the story of 'Mighty Maui' through … Continue reading →

Central Kids Charles are excited to announce that as of this month we have become a Paper4trees Preschool. This programme focuses on reducing carbon in the environment and encouraging recycling.  Charles Kindergarten has an easy to use recycling system, linked … Continue reading →

With summer just around the corner, what great timing for Ruben the Road Safety Bear to come and visit. The sun is out and we are getting lots more daylight in the evenings and families are taking the opportunity to … Continue reading →

At last the fairy garden is ready for magical occupation by local fairies. After several weeks of creativity, Teresa and the children have finished furnishing and planting the garden in readiness.  With a lovely house to live in, and a … Continue reading →

Today, Yeti the Public Health Nurse came to Central Kids Charles to talk to the children about 'Sneeze Safe'. Runny noses, coughs and sneezes all spread cold and flu viruses in surprisingly clever and often invisible ways.  Yeti helped the … Continue reading →

At Central Kids Charles we encourage and support healthy eating as part of our Under Five Energize Programme.  Every day we provide fresh fruit and vegetable platters for children to taste test new flavours they may not have tried before … Continue reading →

Nō Raukawa me Ngāpuhi ahau  Ko Tainui me Ngātokimatawhaorua ōku waka  Ko Wharepūhunga me Hikurangi ōku maunga  Ko Mangaorua me Taumārere ōku awa  Ko Pikitu me Matawaia ōku marae  Ko Natline Cooper tōku ingoa Kia ora koutou My name is … Continue reading →

In February the hunt has continued with children on the path of all sorts of mini beasts in many different places. This is really becoming a part of everyday life here at Charles for the children. Each new day brings … Continue reading →

Chinese New Year is upon us with the Year of the Monkey starting on the 8th February. At Central Kids Charles aspects of Chinese New Year has been woven into the everyday environment, with lanterns hanging in the family area, … Continue reading →