Andrea
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About Me
Kia ora! My name is Andrea, and I am a passionate home-based Educator with over 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I live with my two wonderful children, Molly and Isaac, and our friendly dog Harvey. I hold a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education, a Diploma in Infants and Toddlers, as well as Montessori Education, and I’m certified in Child Protection and First Aid.
My home offers a safe, nurturing, and play-rich environment where children can learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. I believe in the power of learning through play and strive to create a calm, welcoming space that feels just like home—for both tamariki and their whānau.
One of things I love about home-based care is the relationships you can build between families and tamariki. I see my home-based children as an extension to my own family and my children love to interact with the children when they are not at school or during the school holidays.
Our Time Together
Stems FROM HOME Programme
Stems FROM HOME run a varied weekly programme that all of our Educators, tamariki and whānau are welcome to attend. This includes;
Playgroup in Izone at our Stems base, Little Explorers (outdoor experiences and outings) and Music and Movement group in winter terms. Our Playgroup sessions include regular arts and crafts, imaginary play, chances to explore individual interests, as well as other fun visitors depending on current interests. All information is shared in our term flyers and planned from the children’s burgeoning interests.
House Keeping
* First Aid/Civil Defence Kit * Cot/bed * Highchair * Car seats
* Personal linen and hand towels
* A quiet home environment, in which children are able to have really good naps (if needed). If your child has a dummy or security object for sleep time, please send these inside their bag.
* Programme planning and monthly learning stories about your child’s individual learning and development, by using Educa (online portfolios).
* A change of clothes as we like to fully experience everything we do!
* A hat and sunblock in summertime. Please apply sun block to your child in the morning and I will reapply during the day.
* Gumboots and a raincoat for the rainy months
* Sufficient nappies, wipes/cream, bibs, and feeding bottles
* A healthy packed lunchbox and a water bottle
Please remember to bring along your child’s Stems Journal. These are a useful communication tool for sharing daily entries about your child’s day, care routines, happenings and up-coming events).
