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Growing Brains Don’t Need Pressure… They Need Presence
Understanding developmental milestones isn’t about comparison, it’s about connection. Learn from Nathan Wallis and NZ early childhood research why presence, not pressure, builds strong, confident brains.
A Fresh Start for Our Huhu Room
✨ At Sugartree Lane Preschool, we’ve given our Huhu Room a fresh new look with natural, eco-friendly paint and calming colours. This is just the first step, soon we’ll be adding soft furnishings, plants, lighting, and new resources to create an even warmer, more inspiring space for our tamariki. Every change reflects our commitment to high-quality childcare in Auckland City, where the environment itself supports children’s wellbeing, learning, and sense of belonging. 🌱
Growing Confident Learners: Our Transition to School Programme
At Sugartree Lane Preschool, we know starting school is a big milestone. That’s why our Centre Manager, Seon, has created a special Transition to School Programme – filled with group games, tasks, and activities – to help tamariki build confidence, friendships, and key skills. Rooted in Te Whāriki and supported by whānau, our programme ensures children step into school eager, capable, and ready to thrive.
“Wings of Wonder: The Puriri Moth’s Story on Our Walls”
At Sugartree Lane Preschool in Auckland City, our tamariki helped create a magical mural with artist FLOX and the Natural Paint Co., celebrating the life cycle of the Puriri moth. With stencils, eco-friendly paints, and curious eyes watching, the mural blossomed into a storybook on our walls, complete with a wētā, a monarch butterfly, and a mokarekare moth, chosen by the children themselves. A joyful reminder that learning at our daycare in Auckland is full of creativity, wonder, and connection to nature.