About our Koanga Paua space
Kōanga Paua is a warm and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, build friendships and grow in confidence. through play-based learning, outdoor exploration, group experiences, and intentional teaching opportunities, tamariki are supported to develop communication, independence, problem-solving and a love of learning.
Huanui Hive
Our Huanui Hive programme supports our older tamariki as they begin preparing for school through small group learning experiences that help develop early literacy and numeracy foundations. Children become familiar with the rhythms and expectations of a classroom environment through mat times, routines, turn taking, and learning alongside others. This Encouraging listening, communication, early problem solving, self-help skills, confidence and growing independence. This helps support a positive and successful transition to school.
Hours
We offer short days (8.30am till 3.30pm) and long days (7.30am until 5.30pm). We require a minimum of two booked days a week
School readiness
Our small group times are created to what each child needs at their developmental stage to set them up for a sucessful start to school life
Lunch boxes
To best help your child prepare for Primary school, we are a lunch box centre. setting the stage for future school while delivering the food whanau know they love to eat
What our parents say:
"We have absolutely loved our time at Hannah’s House, one of the things I love most is the smaller numbers, which means the kids get so much genuine attention and really build lovely relationships with the teachers. It has such a warm, nurturing feel and truly feels like a home away from home.I’ve also love the before-school programme for the older children. It’s been amazing watching my daughter’s confidence grow and seeing her learn things like writing her name and developing those school-ready skills in such a fun and encouraging environment.Knowing she’s happy, loved and excited to go each day means everything. We’re so grateful for all the amazing teachers and couldn’t recommend Hannah’s House more highly."
Kelly Van Dorsten
"I highly recommend Hannahs house for anyone who wants a professional kindy that will give kids the best start into their education. They are all friendly staff and the amenities for the children is great. My kids love the big play area and the discovery room. We all love the get togethers and bbq’s with all the staff and families. It’s been a great start to my sons education as he has started school this year and is doing amazing. And my daughter loves to go to Hannah’s house. Thanks again Hannah’s house keep up the great work."
Jared Hardy
