Nau mai, Haere mai

Welcome to the “Te Puna” room at Rockmybaby® Childcare Centre Napier

Where children and whānau grow together - children are at the heart of everything we do! We focus on the well-being of our precious children - our future leaders.

Te puna', is our room for our older children. Children move through via our Teina room if they have started with us as infants and generally move through to Te Puna after the milestone of their second birthday. However, we look at each age and stage of the individual child and work inclusively with whānau on timing.

We are passionate and dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education to our children.  We foster respectful, reciprocal relationships and value whānau contribution and aspirations. Our passionate teaching team have been carefully selected and work together with whānau to proved the best for the tamariki in their care.

  • Daily rhythm

    Our daily rhythm follows your child’s lead, with time for play, group activities, meal times and rest if needed. Our 'room of rest' also has beautiful high quality eco linens provided for each child. We also support children with their toileting needs in a respectful way.

    We enjoy regular walks to the local park, events, celebrations & spending time with whānau in the Teina room. We also have a van pick up (from 7.45am) and drop of service for your convenience..

    We are guided by our termly focus ,which is underpinned by the interests of the group and individual learning goals.

  • Our space

    Our Teina Room is designed totmeet the learning and developmental needs of our youngest tamariki. The indoor and outdoor space has well-appointed viewing angles to ensure the care and safety of each child whilst in play.

    Our teaching team have been carefully selected due to their devotion for providing specialised care for the ever changing needs of our youngest tamariki. Respectful interactions and open communication between the child, teacher and whānau is of utmost importance.

  • Kai/meal times

    We believe that nutrition is the foundation of a healthy, happy child. We provide nutrient dense, whole-food meals that are prepared lovingly in the our kitchen by our passionate cook. The meals are prepared using local-where-possible produce, including seasonal fruits, vegetables and whole foods. We can cater to any dietary needs your child may have.

Meet our Team

  • Wiki Marsh

    Ko Wikitoria tōku ingoa.

    Nō Tokoroa me Motukaraka tōku whānau, engari i tipu ake au ki Taupō.

    Neke atu i te tekau tau ahau i uru ki roto i te rangai Kōhungahunga, mē tāku haerenga whakaako i timata i te Kōhanga Reo.

    Ko te mea e tino whakanuia ana e au hei kaiako ko te whakawhānaungatanga ki ngā tamariki me ngā whānau whanui i runga i te pono me te tauutuutu e taea ai e au te whakarāto wheako akoranga e whai ana te mahia o ngā tamariki.

    I tino whakapono ahau ki te whānaungatanga ko te whakawhāiti o te whānau te mea nui ki ngā tamariki katoa e ako ana hei akiaki a rātou ki te whai oranga i roto i o tātou taiao ako ia tā rātou tino āheitanga.

    Nō reira tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa..

  • Anita Curtis

    Kia Ora, my name is Anita and I have been working in the Early Childhood sector since 2010 and I have just recently completed my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). I have experience with all age groups but am very passionate about babies.

    I believe that all tamariki need the time and space to learn and develop at their own pace and I am eager to support them towards their learning journey.

  • Mohanan Koodathinkal Kunjappan

    Kia Ora , I am Mohanan Koodathinkal Kunjappan living in Napier currently working as a fully Registered Teacher at Rockmybaby Napier Centre.

    I started my teaching career 40 years before and continued as an inspiring teacher to children across all ages and stages of learning from university to early childhood!

    I graduated from New Zealand Tertiary College Auckland in Early Childhood Education along with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from other universities in India.

    I have my wife and two children- a boy and a girl living in New Zealand with their own families formed. I always love to teach and learn new knowledge along with traditional knowledge. Also interested in Maori language.

    Nga mihi, Mohanan

  • Ina Pumati-Chung Ching

    Kia orāna tatou kātoatoa

    E te āroa

    Ko Ina taku ingoa

    Ko Enoka taku Tāne

    E Etu ra tamariki

    E Rima Tamaiti

    E Rua Tamaine

    E Taingarima Mokopuna

    Ko Kuki Airani taku Enua

    Ko Arorangi

    Ko Araura taku pukuatu