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Elm Tree

Play, learn and grow together. Join ElmTree bear Grow, Play and Discover Enrol Now

We strongly believe that every interaction contributes to the person you become.

You are a reflection of those you surround yourself with.

As adults, we get to choose. As children, our parents choose for us.

Grow.Play.Learn

Welcome to Elm Tree Early Learning Centre

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Great Teachers
Our passionate, loving and knowledgeable team are here to provide your children with endless learning opportunities and a fun-filled day. We look after our teachers who look after your precious tamariki.
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Beautiful Centre
A beautiful, purpose-built eco-friendly centre in historic Mission Street: Central to the city, but leafy and lovely without a 'city' feel.
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Stimulating Environment
Providing a stimulating learning environment, by respecting others & their beliefs and by embracing family & community.
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Our Philosophy
The team at Elm Tree Early Learning Centre are committed to making a positive impact on our tamariki, our local community, and the world around us.
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Our Team

Our dedicated and knowledgeable Kaiako are passionate, inspired, and highly experienced. They are committed to providing a safe, secure learning environment – a warm and loving home away from home where you and your child feel a part of our family, as you are at the heart of everything we do.
Nicola
Centre Manager, Qualified Teacher
Priti
2IC, Qualified Teacher Tui Room 0-2 Years
Donna
Qualified Teacher Fantail Room 3-5 Years
Ashleigh
Centre Cook
Sarah
Qualified Teacher, Tui Room 0-2 years
Liangxu (Andrea)
Qualified Teacher Fantail Room 3-5 Years
Anita
Qualified Teacher, Tui Room 0-2 Years
Clare
Qualified Teacher Kiwi Room 2-3 years
Jazmyn
Maternity position Cover Kiwi Room 2-3 years
Dolores
Qualified Teacher, Kiwi Room 2-3 years
Dee
Teacher Kiwi Room 2-3 years
Shari
Reliever
Tahira
Teacher Fantail Room 3-5 year olds.
Kaitlyn
Qualified Teacher Tui Room 0-2 Years
Michael
Teacher Fantail Room 3-5 years
Gemma
Centre Reliever
Julie-Anne
Teacher Kiwi Room 2-3 years
Jess
Teacher Tui Room 0 - 2 years
Biran
Centre Reliever

Our Children

We welcome families to be active participants in this journey of discovery as our children explore the world around them whilst they GROW... PLAY... LEARN
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Tui Room
3 months to 2 years
Rolling over. Tasting pumpkin. Clapping hands. A safe and secure environment, with exciting milestones being part of the daily life of the Tui Room.
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Kiwi Room
Age 2 to 3 years
Toddlers are laying the foundations of their future learning through their play and experiences. At Elm Tree Early Learning Centre, our toddlers are all about play!
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Fantail Room
Age 3 to 5 years
We are passionate about providing our young children with opportunities to explore, investigate and discover, stretching their inquisitive minds.
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Our little boy comes home with beautiful artwork and new songs all the time. He always has a good time. I would recommend Elm Tree to anyone with young children. I think it’s the best kindy in Tauranga.

Kate Clegg (Jack's mum), 9th Nov 2017

We’re so thrilled to have found Elm Tree for our daughter. Not only is it an incredibly supportive environment for working parents, but the teachers are also so caring and patient with the children. We highly recommend Elm Tree.

Karin and Albert Bennett (parents of Maya), 1 July 2015

One of the best decisions we ever made as parents was sending our daughter, Roberta to Elm Tree. Your wonderful teachers and happy environment are the core ingredients which make it such an awesome kindy.

Emily Noble (Roberta's Mum), 23rd Feb 2016

Our Gallery

Just a few images that we have showing our centre and wonderful tamariki
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Quick Contact

    16 Mission Street, Tauranga 3110

    About Us

    Elm Tree is a fun, well resourced, family-focused Early Learning Centre in central Tauranga.

    Our beautiful, purpose built day-care centre welcomes all children from 3 months to 5 years of age.

    We are situated at 16 Mission Street, Tauranga Central, opposite the historic Elms Mission Station and Gardens.

    If you are looking for the very best child-care for your family, you have come to the right place.

    Eco-Friendly

    We are proud of the eco-friendly practices within our Centre.

    We use solar power for heat & light, we recycle or re-use all packaging and paper, use child-safe cleaning products and compost food scraps for our worm farm.

    Our children learn how to care for our environment and take these good practices back to their homes and families.

    Contact Details

    If you are looking for the very best child-care for your family, you have come to the right place.

    We'd be delighted to hear from you - give us a call during our business hours or drop us a line anytime.

    Call 07 577 9053

    Email: learn@elmtree.co.nz

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