Hygiene Practices
As we head into Winter we may consider how we promote and role model hygiene practices for children in care. At Nurtured at Home, children are...

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Food and Risk of Choking
At Nurtured at Home, we take the health, safety and wellbeing of all children in care seriously. Below is some important information on food choices...

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Making Music
Music is a valuable learning experience for children of all ages.  Research shows that children who are actively involved in music (playing,...

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Health and Safety
In April and October of each year, Nurtured at Home Visiting Teachers undertake a comprehensive health and safety check of each Educator's indoor...

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Dinosaur Play
Many children go through a stage of being fascinated with dinosaurs, and this can start as young as 2-3 years of age. While studies have shown the...

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Colour Your Day
Following the distressing events in Christchurch on Friday 15th March, we wanted to check in with our community. To all of our employees, Educators,...

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Environments
At Nurtured at Home, our Educators regularly reflect on their indoor and outdoor environments so that children in care can experience a range of...

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Philosophy
At Nurtured at Home, children are our first priority, and therefore it is imperative that we build and foster meaningful and reciprocal relationships...

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Playgroups
We recognise the importance of Educators, families and children feeling connected to each other and their local community. Therefore, Nurtured at...

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Mathematics
A report by the Education Review Office (ERO) on Early Mathematics notes “There is now strong evidence that the most effective settings for...

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