About Wanaka Preschool
We deliver a child led programme guided by the Early chidhood curriculum Te Whāriki together in partnership with families and the community to achieve our vision.
OUR VISION
We aspire to work alongside the community to provide a vibrant environment where children learn through play, are encouraged to develop life skills for a changing world and realise their full potential.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Learning through play
- Building trusting relationships
- Promoting sustainability
- Growing a sense of community
- Respecting self, others and the environment
Read our latest ERO report “Wanaka Preschool is well placed to promote positive learning outcomes for children”.
Meet Our Team
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Laurie (Lo) Stevenson
Centre Manager
Graduate Diploma Teaching ECE
BCom Finance/Mngmt
Christine Smith
Christine Smith
Professional Leader
Post Grad Cert in Leadership ECE
Diploma Tch ECE
KORIMAKO (BELLBIRD) ROOM
Anique Williams
Team Leader.
BA Teaching ECE.
Ariana Parker
Certificate in Childcare
Certificate in Visual Arts.
Sue Hewitt
BA Teaching ECE
Maddy Burley
BCom Tourism/Marketing
Kererū (wood pigeon) Room
Gaylene Cunningham
Diploma Teaching ECE
Melanie Churchill
Team Leader
Graduate Diploma Teaching ECE
BA Teaching Primary
Certificate Fine Arts
Thalia Cooke
BA Teaching ECE
Katrina Brewer
Bachelor of Education (birth – eight)
Our dedicated, experienced and innovative team provide encouragement, inspiration and challenges for creative and complex learning, helping children to extend their ideas and actions through sensitive, informed interventions and support.