Our tamariki learn and play inside with arts, crafts, and resources made from beautifully crafted natural materials. Outside our tamariki can explore a peaceful garden and inspiring space to learn and safely explore! We have two rooms at Awhina Pēpi, one for our youngest non-mobile infants and another for our older tamariki. We also have 3 sleep rooms, a beautiful deck and a wide range of carefully chosen, age appropriate resources.

Āhwina has a beautiful natural daily rhythm, from play, meal times, and sleep to home time. The teaching team support & guide the children through these daily rhythms with grace & ease. The children come to experience & know Āwhina’s healthy rhythms which bestows a sense of comfort and security in knowing what is to happen next. Each child is therefore nourished, well-rested, happy and able to make a transition back into their home environment. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and we ensure each child has a key teacher to support and guide them through the settling in transition, from home to Āwhina.

At Āwhina Pēpi we believe that nutrition is the foundation of a healthy, happy child. We provide nutrient dense, organic where possible, whole-food vegetarian meals that are prepared lovingly in the Āwhina kitchen by our passionate cook. The meals are prepared using local-where-possible produce, including seasonal fruits, vegetables and whole foods. We can cater to any dietary needs your child may have.