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The Right Size
Big on Heart

A Warm, Licensed Childcare Centre in Papakura

nurturing tamariki from 0 to 5 years.

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Nau Mai, Haere Mai

Welcome to Tiny Turtles Educare 

“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu” — With the right support, every child can spread their wings.

We offer a warm, caring and homely early learning environment where tamariki feel safe, valued and

inspired to learn through play, relationships and discovery.
Tiny Turtles is a place where children grow with confidence, curiosity and belonging.

 

Licensed for 55 Children

Infant Room with Cots — Up to 15 Spaces

Free ECE Funding — 20 Hours | Ages 3–5

Open — Mon–Fri, 7am–6pm

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OUR LEARNING PILLARS

Grounded in Te Whāriki

our programme nurtures every tamariki through six key learning areas

Wellbeing | Mana Atua​

Communication | Mana Reo

Belonging | Mana Whenua

Exploration | Mana Aotūroa​

Contribution | Mana Tangata

Relationships | Ngā Hononga

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OUR PROGRAMMES

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1

Infants & Toddlers

Ages 0-3, Nurturing care with our dedicated infant room

2

Preschool

Ages 3–5, play-based learning preparing tamariki for school

3

Free ECE

20 funded hours for eligible

3–5 year olds

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  WHY TINY TURTLES?

  • Licensed for 55 children

  • Low ratios, high attention

  • Kaupapa Māori values

  • Free ECE funded hours

  • Free Meals provided

  • Papakura community heart

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Enrolment & Contact

We'd love to meet your whānau.

Get in touch or book a visit.

80 Sutton Crescent,

Papakura,

Auckland 2110

09 2989887

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