free early childhood education at home

footsteps is an early childhood education service that provides playdough caregivers support to enrich your baby and child's learning and development. The way in which children experience the world in their early years is crucial to how they will develop in the future. Providing the right environment, educational tools and resources can have a huge impact on the way children learn.

The best way to learn
Based on thorough research of current theories and practices around successful parenting initiatives, we have developed a strength based approach to learning, which we believe is the most effective and fulfilling for children to reach their full potential.

Watch what we actually do............

These movies are a snap shot of how our teachers/kaiako support the child/ren and caregiver on a home visit.
3min DVD (what our teacher/kaiako does on a home visit)	8min DVD (this also includes parent and caregiver interviews)


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Our Childrens Programmes	We Provide
Children's individualised programme Caregiver/Nanny support programme Foster and Whānau support programme Parent/Guardian support programme Early Intervention programme 20 Hours ECE School age children support Transitioning home support programme Parent Access Support programme	Qualified registered and experienced teachers/kaiako who provide observations and assessments of your babies and child's learning and development. Personalised assessments to determine a programme most beneficial to your baby and child. Regular monthly teacher/kaiako visits to caregiver homes. Portfolios that record your babies and childs learning journey and photo stories. Educational resources, toys and information. Network Link to Work and Income Childcare Subsidy
For further information on these programmes, please contact Michelle on 0800 366 878 or click here

baking big We design a programme specifically for your baby and child, based on their strengths and interests.

We work with all caregivers to provide a stimulating enviroment that will support your baby/childs learning at home. Do you want the best for your baby and child? Look at what we can offer.

Our experienced early childhood teachers/kaiako offer support and guidance to caregivers. Our teachers/kaiako will go into the place of care, whether your home or your caregivers, and will take time to discuss the interests, strenghths, abilities and happenings for your baby and child. Your teacher/kaiako will then work with your caregiver to encourage them to notice, recognise and respond to the learning and development of each baby and child. This starts each baby and childs Learning Journey to reach their full potential; Exciting stuff!

Resources are provided to support the individual learning and development of each child.

For infants - we discover sensory exploration.

For 6 months old - we discover textures, language and security.

For 12 months - we discover posting, movement and stacking blocks.

As the children grow and discover so do the books, puzzles, art experiences and imagination. These materials and resources are to engage, excite and extend.