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🌱 Growing Little Kaitiaki: The Joy and Learning of Planting Seedlings in Our Inner-City Preschool
At Sugartree Lane Preschool, your child gets the chance to explore nature right where they are. We don’t wait for field trips or perfect weather. We roll up sleeves and create green magic in the middle of the city.
Native seedlings tucked between play areas. Each corner tells a story of care and curiosity.
While the city rushes by, your child learns to slow down. To listen. To notice.
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. 🌱