I am a mum of 5 and a Nana to 12 wonderful grandchildren who loves coastal living, fishing, gardening and spending time with my family. My husband and I are heavily involved in our wonderful community and I have been a Home-Based Educator for over 30 years working with families in Whitianga and in my wider community ever since my own children were young.
I have a large open backyard that offers unlimited play with a fort, water play area and garden forest paths for children to explore and little creatures to find. My home is a home which allows children to feel safe and explore. I set up daily activities in the playroom which they have the freedom to explore on their own, allowing choice and cooperation with their peers.
I provide a wide range of activities based on each child's own interests, from arts and crafts, gardening, music, baking, transportation and more.
As a small group, we regularly visit local beaches, reserves, parks, community bike parks, music and movement, library and the local retirement village encouraging empathy and inter-generational learning.
My Philosophy is centered on creating a warm, nurturing environment where tamariki feel safe, valued and connected. I follow children's interests, embracing child-led and spontaneous play as meaningful ways for learning to unfold. I value time spent in our community and in nature, fostering a love and respect for Papatūānuku and encouraging kaitiakitanga. at the heart of Home-Based ECE, we nurture the foundation of being a good human, respect, kindness, communication, manners and unity. while supporting tamariki to grow as confident, caring and capable individuals.
Jenny is a high;y experienced Educator and has been fully safety screened including a face to face interview, police vetting, identity verification and has been fully inducted. A full risk assessment has been undertaken to ensure she is safe and suitable to work with young children. This assessment is made when they first start with us and periodically thereafter.
