Dream Education Programme
Kia ora Whānau! Looking for a Nanny? At Dream Childcare, we prioritize educating young minds with our Dream Education Programme. This program supports your little tamariki as they grow and learn in their home and local community environments. It is based on the principle that playing and participating in real-life experiences will enhance independence. Our native play encourages tamariki's desire to explore their environment
Our Philosophy
At Dream we are all about making family life easier.
We believe that children should be treated as individuals. This enables them to develop learning dispositions that make them competent, confident learners, and communicators. Children need to be healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.
We offer children opportunities to embrace the wider community through the physical and natural world around them.
Dream Nannies provide a secure, safe and stimulating environment to promote your child's learning and development within a small group of children. Your child will experience everyday life situations, allowing them to learn valuable life skills, so they feel nurtured and have a sense of belonging.
Parents/guardians and whānau, Visiting Teachers and Dream Nannies, we will deliver a programme supporting each child’s learning and development. This includes providing opportunities for gaining knowledge, training and quality resources.
Striving to respect and understand people from various cultures and their values is important. It allows us to foster open communication among tamariki, staff, and parents/whānau. This enables close links with home, service, and the wider community.
We aim to show our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and New Zealand's bi-cultural heritage. Additionally, we acknowledge all other cultural identities within our service.
Respect ourselves and others
Our focus is on building respectful, positive, collaborative reciprocal relationships. Whanaungatanga remains at the heart of our service with tamariki, whānau, Dream staff, and outside support services.
As a team we aim to provide a premium service for our whanau and their tamariki. Visiting Teachers support you Nanny by monthly visits whilst our Placement Team offer online assistance.
Maintaining respectful, open communication with each other, tamariki, and whānau is essential. Engaging in critically reflective learning and practices enables us to ensure that tamariki’s needs, interests, and abilities are recognized and supported through play. Additionally, we organize monthly children events to encourage the children to develop a positive attitude towards nature.
We see whānau as a vital part of the tamariki’s world and work to ensure they feel welcome, valued and respected. A Home-Based Early Childhood Environment encourages tamariki, especially infants, to establish a secure relationship. From there, they can independently explore and investigate their world.
Is my child eligible?
The Dream Education programme is available to all Families with a Nanny caring for any little ones under the age of five in Auckland.
If you already have a Nanny and wish to join the fun give us a call and we can look at options to sign your Family and Nanny up.
Your home will need to meet a few ministry requirements too. Some examples of these include providing a fully-fenced outdoor play area, having a first-aid kit available, securing all heavy furniture, and ensuring all chemicals and medicines are locked away.
Benefits
Tamariki
- Part of the Dream Education Programme your tamariki individual learning and development will be recognised and nurtured by both your Nanny and your Visiting Teacher.
- Together your Nanny and Visiting Teacher will encourage your child to learn through play to reach their full potential.
Parents
- Your Nanny will give you daily feedback by using our online educational tool and in your child’s daily diary ensuring constant peace of mind
- A qualified early childhood teacher will support your Nanny on a one to one basis, visiting your home and ensuring that your child’s individual development is paramount
- Access to 20 ECE and WINZ subsidies
Nanny
- Personal support from a qualified Visiting Teacher
- Playgroups, outings, nature play and more
- Friendships with a wide network of other Nannies
- Professional development opportunities
Meet our Visiting Teachers
Lynette
Mell
Andrea
Sue
Education Manager
Lynette
Lynette has been working in the early childhood sector for over 30 years, dedicating the last 15 years to the Home-Based sector. During earlier years, she excelled in managing early childhood centers and worked as a Nanny while raising her children. Holding a Diploma of Early Childhood Education, full teacher’s registration, and a current first aid certificate. Passionate about supporting children and caregivers, she dedicates herself to planning and organizing events. She finds joy in sharing her knowledge and witnessing the wonder of children exploring their environment. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling overseas and exploring more of the world with her husband.
Visiting Teacher
Mell
Hi, I’m Mell. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education sector since 2009, gaining experience with all age groups of children under six years old. As a fully qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher, I take pleasure in exploring music and movement, Te Ao Maori, the natural environment, and storytelling with children. I love working with children, their Au Pairs, Nannies, and Educators, and find particular enjoyment in my role as a Visiting Teacher. Originally from West Auckland, I cherish spending days at West Coast beaches or bushwalking through the Waitakere ranges with my son.
Visiting Teacher
Andrea
Andrea has been working in the Early Childhood sector for over 28 years. Initially starting as a Nanny before transitioning to roles in Childcare Centres as a Teacher and Centre Manager. She even contributed to setting up a brand-new Centre from scratch. Over the past 8 years, Andrea has excelled as a Visiting Teacher, enjoying the varied responsibilities and expressing a particular fondness for baby cuddles and engaging conversations with inquisitive 3-5 year-olds. Residing in Cockle Bay with her husband Dale and son Jack. Andrea cherishes time spent with her 4 energetic nephews. Beyond work, Andrea finds joy in family and friend gatherings, travels in their caravan, indulges in baking, and has a passion for watching cricket!
Visiting Teacher
Sue
Sue is passionate about Early Childhood Education and partnering with families in their child’s learning journey. Pursuing her lifelong dream by training as an ECE teacher. Over the last 37 years, she has played a central role in raising her family (husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, 5 cats, 2 lovebirds and a multitude of rabbits). With a wealth of experience, Sue has managed Early Childhood Centres and home-based providers. Additionally, she loves mentoring families as a Family worker and tutoring Nannies in the Diploma of Early Childhood Care and Education. Her primary goal in life is to create a positive impact on young children, young adults, Early Childhood Teachers, or families. Making a difference in the lives of others with a sprinkle of world wide travel thrown in.
Educa
Our Online Portfolio
Dream Education Programme whānau can keep track of their children’s learning via Educa. A secure app that can be downloaded onto any iPhone or Android device.
The app contains a portfolio of your tamariki’s monthly learning stories and detailed reports, shared by you and your Visiting Teacher. Furthermore, everything shared on Educa, from photos to videos and stories, can be effortlessly downloaded and printed by the family.
In addition, families have the option to connect other relatives to their Educa account. This ensures that everyone stays updated on the significant milestones and exciting learning adventures their children experience under your guidance!
New Zealand Ministry of Education
Education Review Office (ERO)
The Dream Education Programme is licensed by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing a quality educational programme to your child. Feel free to have a look at our recent ERO reports here.
Te Whariki
Funded by the Ministry of Education, the program weaves together the principles and strands of Te Whāriki. This creates a holistic, tamariki-centered local curriculum to suit your little ones. A monthly visit from one of our qualified and registered Visiting Teachers, and regular activities are just a couple of ways we make this happen.
The programme is designed to keep learning fun. It can be adapted to your whānau’s needs as we believe your home and local community are an integral part of your little one’s development.