The Treehouse

All the guides for parents and whānau.

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Our Treehouse (Parent Hub is here to support your whānau with useful guides and resources about early childhood education and happening in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.


From tips on settling into preschool to information about transitioning to kura, you’ll find practical advice and local guides designed for families in Tāmaki Makaurau. This page is regularly updated with resources to help you feel confident and connected as part of our Sugartree Lane community.

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We’ve created our Starting School Made Simple guide to support whānau through one of the biggest milestones… beginning kura.

This resource is part of our Transition to School programme at Sugartree Lane, designed to help tamariki and families feel confident, prepared, and excited about the journey ahead.

You can download the guide here or pop in to see us, we’ll be happy to give you a free copy.

Starting School
Made Simple

Person holding a preschool parent information pack for 2025 from Sugartree Lane Preschool

Parent Info Pack

We believe that strong partnerships with families are at the heart of quality early childhood education.

Inside the parent info pack, you’ll find:

  • Our philosophy - grounded in the principles of Te Whāriki, ensuring that your child’s learning and wellbeing are nurtured in a holistic and inclusive way.

  • Fee and payment information – clear and transparent details to help you plan with confidence.

  • Parent involvement guidelines – ways you can participate in and contribute to your child’s learning journey, building a strong sense of belonging and community.

We see this pack as the starting point of our partnership with you. It reflects our commitment to open communication, equity, and excellence in childcare Auckland City families can trust.

You can download here or pop in to see us, we’ll be happy to give you a free copy.