ABC Dinsdale

ABC Dinsdale is a large purpose-built centre with individual rooms to cater for separate stages of development. At ABC Dinsdale, we believe respect is the foundation for empowerment and supporting tamariki to reach their full potential.

Kākano Room - Welcomes tamariki from 3 months to 2 years of age. We believe in a peaceful curriculum approach, which promotes the utmost respect for each child, through this we follow the individual routines for each child. We understand that positive interactions with babies at this age will affect their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. We use and promote baby sign language. “Baby Sign Language is all about using simple gestures with your child to allow you to communicate long before they have mastered the intricacies of speech,” states Robyn Halt, founder of Baby Talk. We also provide all nappies, wipes, milk and food for our Under 2’s.

Pakiaka Room - This room welcomes tamariki 2-3 years of age. Teachers have developed a programme and environment that enhances this unique stage. Toddlers love to get physical! The programme for toddlers is centred on a philosophy of ‘play with purpose.’ A variety of activities are planned for each day such as dressing up, painting, working with play dough, building blocks and so on.

Putiputi Room - Welcomes children from 3 years old until they are ready for school. In preschool there is a bigger emphasis on independence, curriculum extension, and school readiness. We utilise the most current theories around literacy learning, including socio–cultural theory, the Whole Language approach, and multi-literate and multi–modal approaches to find the best way to support your child’s connection to language.