Our Philosophy

• We will maintain and support Karori Childcare as a co-operative, managed by parents through an Incorporated Society.
• We will make choices and act in ways that ensure the facility exists to meed the needs of our community/tangata whenua on a sustainable basis, rather than to generate profit.
• We will develop and follow policies and practices which ensrue that the Centre provides a high standard of care and education.
• We will support teachers/nga kaiako in the development of their skills.
• We take pride in our diversity and value all people irrespective of gender, race, ability, cultural background and religion.
• We will treat all people as individuals with differing needs, interests and contributions to make.
• We will make a clear committment to the Treaty of Waitangi and the use of Te Reo.
• We will work as a team to plan and make decisions.
• We will strive to create a work environment where staff enjoy coming to work and can work effectively.
• We will foster a Centre environment which is interesting, caring, child-friendly, welcoming, open, and physically and emotionally safe so that children, parents and staff feel comfortable.