Mountaineers Childcare Pirongia

Mountaineers Childcare Pirongia Country-style childcare in a beautiful rural setting within the Pirongia village. Hosting chickens, a beehive, visiting animals and green spaces.

Our childcare centre historically was 'The Coach House Cafe'. We welcome you to Mountaineers Pirongia!

Another busy week here at Mountaineers… This week we have been learning about Tupuaarangi, the Matariki star connected t...
19/06/2026

Another busy week here at Mountaineers… This week we have been learning about Tupuaarangi, the Matariki star connected to food that grows above the ground, such as fruits, berries, and trees. Tupuaarangi also has a strong connection to birds and reminds us of the importance of caring for our natural environment.

The children have enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts activities, making bird feeders and exploring the meaning of this special star through creativity and discussion. We have also been busy making and tasting fresh fruit juice, learning about the fruits that grow above the ground and where our food comes from. ⭐️

🌱✨ Tupuaanuku – Growing, Nurturing and Connecting with the Earth ✨🌱This week our tamariki have been exploring Tupuaanuku...
12/06/2026

🌱✨ Tupuaanuku – Growing, Nurturing and Connecting with the Earth ✨🌱

This week our tamariki have been exploring Tupuaanuku, the star connected to food that grows within the earth, including kūmara, vegetables and other kai that comes from Papatūānuku. 🌿

Tupuaanuku reminds us of the importance of nurturing the land, understanding where our food comes from, and respecting the processes that allow things to grow.

Our tamariki have been busy planting, exploring nature, harvesting, creating sensory experiences, and learning through hands-on experiences connected to the whenua. We have enjoyed discovering textures, smells and tastes while celebrating the gifts of the earth.

A beautiful week of growing knowledge, making connections and caring for our environment. ✨

What a wonderful week we have had learning about this special Matariki star ‘Waipunarangi’! ⭐️ Waipunarangi – the star c...
05/06/2026

What a wonderful week we have had learning about this special Matariki star ‘Waipunarangi’! ⭐️

Waipunarangi – the star connected to rain and the waters that pool on the land.

We have been incredibly fortunate to have experienced plenty of rain, giving us the perfect opportunity to observe Waipunarangi’s influence firsthand. Our tamariki embraced the weather, exploring puddles, watching the rain fall, and making meaningful connections between their learning and the world around them.
Through hands-on experiences, curiosity, and discussion, they have deepened their understanding of the natural environment and the important role water plays in sustaining life. 💙🌧️

What a wonderful week of adventures and excursions we have shared together! 🌿☀️Our tamariki loved exploring the communit...
29/05/2026

What a wonderful week of adventures and excursions we have shared together! 🌿☀️

Our tamariki loved exploring the community, observing the big machinery at work, and enjoying walks in the beautiful outdoors. These experiences sparked so much curiosity, conversation, and learning as we asked questions, made connections, and explored the world around us together.

Have a safe long weekend everyone ❤️

This week we are feeling blown-away with how much fun it is to celebrate our star Ururangi. Our tamariki have enjoyed ma...
26/05/2026

This week we are feeling blown-away with how much fun it is to celebrate our star Ururangi. Our tamariki have enjoyed many different creative experiences, including ribbon dancing, poi, creating wind spinners and catchers, cloud painting and creating manu tukutuku (kites.)
Ururangi - the winds of the sky, is associated with air, winds and atmospheric conditions. Ururangi reminds us to be adaptable, to move with change, and to maintain a positive attitude. 🩵

What a wonderful week we have had learning all about the star Waitaa through a range of fun and engaging learning experi...
22/05/2026

What a wonderful week we have had learning all about the star Waitaa through a range of fun and engaging learning experiences.
Our tamariki explored Waitaa’s connection to the ocean, coastal waters and kaimoana through art, sensory play, stories and conversations.
It has been lovely to see the children’s curiosity grow as they shared ideas, asked questions and made connections to the world around them. 🌊✨

21/05/2026

On this beautiful Thursday, our four year olds and some of our older three year olds set off on an adventure in time to see a collection of Massey Ferguson tractors.

We learnt about the history of the tractors and how they were restored.

Our tamariki enjoyed building connections within our community and linking to our communication focus! We were able to ask questions and listen carefully to instructions.

We nurtured tuakana teina relationships as our more experienced four year olds supported our younger children.

We loved our time in te rā 🌞 and exploring Bill and Lyn’s ngā tarakihana 🚜 A massive thankyou to you both ❤️

To finish off our trip we had a play in a mountain of leaves. What a fun morning, my friends!

What a wonderful start to our week learning about the Matariki star Waitaa.✨Waitaa is connected to the ocean, coastal wa...
18/05/2026

What a wonderful start to our week learning about the Matariki star Waitaa.✨
Waitaa is connected to the ocean, coastal waters and the abundance of kaimoana. She sits below her twin, Waitii where fresh rivers and streams eventually flow out and connect to the sea. Waitaa has strong links to Tangaroa and Hinemoana, reminding us of the importance of our oceans and the treasures they provide. 🌊🐚

What a beautiful day wearing pink and coming together to show support for anti-bullying awareness 💕 It was lovely to see...
15/05/2026

What a beautiful day wearing pink and coming together to show support for anti-bullying awareness 💕 It was lovely to see everyone getting involved, spreading kindness, and reminding one another how important it is to include others, use kind words, and stand up for each other. 💕

In the lead up to Matariki we are celebrating a star each week and planning learning experiences for our tamariki that a...
15/05/2026

In the lead up to Matariki we are celebrating a star each week and planning learning experiences for our tamariki that are linked to these. ⭐️

This week we have been looking at Waitii. Waitii is associated with all fresh water environments, rivers (awa,) lakes (roto,) streams and wetlands. Waitii is linked to the food and life sustained by fresh waters. She reminds people of the importance of caring for fresh water ecosystems.

Our tamariki engaged in a range of learning experiences through sensory play, art, nature discussions, and hands-on exploration, the children learnt about rivers, lakes, and streams and the importance of caring for the living things within them. It has been wonderful to see their curiosity, creativity, and growing understanding of how we can help protect our natural world.
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1375 McClure Street
Pirongia
3876

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 6pm
Thursday 7:15am - 6pm
Friday 7:15am - 6pm

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+6478719770

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