Welcome to Building Blocks
Your Child's Home for Learning and Growth
Manawatū's premier home-based childcare service, committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and homely environment. Allowing your child to flourish and reach their full potential.
Manawatū's premier home-based childcare service, committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and homely environment. Allowing your child to flourish and reach their full potential.
Embark on a rewarding journey as a home-based educator! Join our supportive community, make a difference in children's lives, and enjoy the flexibility of nurturing young minds from the comfort of your home. Start your fulfilling career today!
Give your child a great head start with nurturing home-based childcare. With personalised attention and a supportive community, we offer the perfect environment for your little one to thrive. Secure your position and enroll now!
At Building Blocks, we understand the significance of the home as a child's first place of learning. We are a locally owned and operated home-based childcare business located in the heart of Manawatū.
Our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment where children can thrive and develop their full potential.
"It takes a village to raise a child," and we wholeheartedly believe in the power of this concept. We strive to create a supportive "village" for your child within our home-based childcare program. We know that many of the experiences a child has at home shape their future, and we aim to provide a safe, caring, and enriching environment where they can flourish.
Family is at the core of our approach. We work closely with you, the family, to develop a childcare package that aligns with your unique needs and circumstances. We understand that the decision to work can be accompanied by various emotional and financial challenges, and we offer Whanau Subsidies to assist in this important journey.
Every family is distinct, and we treat each one as such. Our education and childcare services are entirely customised to meet your family's specific requirements, ensuring that your child receives the care and education they deserve.
At Building Blocks, we take pride in our exceptional team of educators. We carefully select and contract educators who uphold the highest standards of care and education. We hold our educators to the same standards we would expect for our own children. All of our educators strictly comply with the Ministry of Education Home-based care regulations, ensuring the highest quality of care for your child.
Our educators understand that they hold one of the most responsible positions in our society today. The well-being and growth of your child is their top priority, and they take this responsibility seriously.
As a registered teacher, moving to in home from a centre was a big scary jump in my career.
It all sounded too good to be true. Here I am 3 years later still waiting for the catch. It’s not a career anymore, I now do something everyday that I love doing. The one on one time with the tamariki everyday, going on adventures, & exploring new environments within our community, extending tamariki interests & ideas the same day as the interest comes along is something really special.
Being an in home educator with Building Blocks is an amazing chapter of my life, it’s not a 9-5 job, it’s a supportive community. The families & coordinators I have met have all become a part of my home & my children’s lives. The growing & learning I see everyday within my in home children & my own daughter who goes to another Building Blocks educator, shows that Building Blocks really does support quality early learnings.
Home-based childcare offers an intimate and family-like environment, allowing children to thrive in a familiar setting. Our carefully selected educators provide personalised attention, tailored learning experiences, and individualised support to cater to the specific needs of each child. With smaller group sizes, children can form meaningful relationships and develop essential social skills.
Our homes are inspected and certified to meet the highest safety standards, ensuring your child's well-being is always prioritised.
Our educators are chosen for their passion for early childhood education, experience, and dedication to providing exceptional care.
We believe in the power of play to encourage imagination, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning in children.
Our carefully crafted curriculum fosters growth and development in line with each child's age and developmental stage.
We understand the demands of modern life, which is why we offer flexible childcare options to suit your schedule.
Preparing children for school begins long before they reach the age of 5. From infancy, movement must come first and movement is what drives new learning. Physical development is so important and right from the beginning, we need to create the right conditions for learning to unfold naturally
Story Stones are super fun and interactive! They support your child's foundation skills in many areas - speaking, seeing, hearing, & print concepts as well as being a great sensory item that encourages imaginative play. Story stones are simple to make at home from resources you may already have or can collect. A walk may find the stones, you can cut pictures from magazines, paint the stones, or use stickers.
Often, it is our children who become our greatest teachers in the practice of mindfulness. One of the most profound ways children naturally practice mindfulness is through sensory play. This form of play, which involves engaging with the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, provides more than just entertainment—it fosters deep, meaningful learning experiences.
Choosing the right childcare provider is a significant decision for any parent, and we are here to make that process seamless for you. We invite you to come and visit our loving homes, meet our educators, and experience the warmth and care we provide firsthand.
We look forward to partnering with you in your child's early education journey and providing a home away from home for your little one.
Let's build a happy and nurturing foundation together!
