This centre is located in the heart of Lake Hayes Estate close to the playground, tennis courts and pump track. This purpose built building is spacious, light and airy, with under floor heating and acoustically considered spaces. It is a well resourced and set up with a nature-focused stimulating environment.
Centre features
A large outdoor area is on offer for the bigger kids! It’s the sort of place that sets the benchmark for the ultimate nature-based playground. With some many areas to explore and connect with nature including real grass, fruit trees and a kitchen garden. The indoor spaces are also at the next level and consist of areas with high ceilings and lots of light, with a wide range of well resources spaces there is plenty for children to engage and grow within.
This unique range of spaces are perfect for all the baby stages and provides a nurturing and calm environment for everyone. There is a dynamic connection between the indoor and outdoor, in which the child can safely explore as their confidence grows. And when it’s time to sleep, we have that perfected too.
Food offering
BRING YOUR OWN MEALS
This centre is set up for you to bring a lunchbox for you child each day. We encourage the children to appreciate the food that has been lovingly chosen for them and share the experience of eating together. We can heat up foods and keep others in the fridge if necessary. We support healthy eating practises and start each meal with a karakia blessing.
We understand that there are cultural and lifestyle choices that different families have made and all individual needs and sensitivities are catered for.
Additional excursions
NATURE PLAY PROGRAMME
Nature Play is Gems unique version of the Scandinavian concept of Forest School. One day a fortnight all of our 4-5 year olds have the opportunity partake in our Nature Play days
It is a day of exploration and adventure where ouir tamariki experience the wonders of our local environment.
Nature play is an integral part of our transition to school programme, where the focus on building on self management skills, social competencies and resilience as our tamariki journey towards the next step in their education.
Gems Farm School and Nature play programmes are coordinated by our Gems Farm School lead teacher, who manages the programme across the organisation. It is a day enjoyed by all age groups - we welcome visiting family (grandparents are a familiar sight).
Meet the Miro team
Photos of the centre
Location 12 Onslow Road,
Lake Hayes Estate 9304
Phone 03 428 2116
Email admin@gems.net.nz
Hours of Operation
The Hive
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm
The Nest
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:30pm
Ages: 3 months – 6 years
With babies and toddlers in The Nest (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Then when ready (approx 2 years) moving into The Hive (8:30am – 3:30pm) or to one of our other centres
Food: Bring your own meals
Additional Excursions: Nature Play Programme (for 4 & 5 year olds)
Minimum Enrolment: 6.25 hours/day for 2 days a week
To learn about fee structures and to check if Miro is the right centre for you and your child, contact us.