Campus Creche Fraser
Fraser is a unique centre attached to He Puaawai Young Parents Centre, and caters to both community tamariki and those of the young parents. We have an under twos room, Kaakano, and an over twos room, Arataki. We spend much of the time together in our shared outdoor space which makes for a wonderful whaanau feel. All of our kaiako know your tamariki well and strive to provide the best education and care for them possible. We have a cook who provides wonderful meals and snacks so you don’t need to worry about this each day.
Day Outline
Kaakano
Tamariki in the Kaakano room have their home routines flow as closely as possible, ensuring a seamless transition from home to kura. At the beginning of the day, our tamariki combine with the Arataki tamariki until 9:00 am. Once we get back to the Kaakano room, we have morning tea together and spend the rest of the day playing and exploring the environment.
Our care routines are free flowing and follow what happens at home. After the He Puaawai pick up time at 3:00 pm, our tamariki combine with the Arataki room again for an afternoon of play and exploration.
Arataki
The mornings start off combined with the Kaakano tamariki until 9:00 am when they move to the Kaakano room.
After morning tea, the Arataki tamariki enjoy free-play and exploration. Learning is led through this play philosophy and kaiako follow the interests and rhythms of tamariki to ensure a learning journey tailored to their needs. All meals are cooked by our in-house cook.
Mission Statement
Working collaboratively with whaanau, tamariki, and our teaching team, we provide a safe and nurturing space and create an environment where whanaungatanga and manaakitanga are priorities and where the wonders and magic of childhood inspire our learning and teaching.
Staff information
Mel
Centre Manager
I started working at Campus Creche in 2011. I grew up in the Wairarapa, living in Masterton with my whaanau, going to school and enjoying playing hockey. I moved to Hamilton in 2003, married and raised my children here. I enjoy walking my dogs, reading, and going to the gym in my spare time. I speak English and some te reo Maaori.
Zane
Team Leader
(Arataki room)
I have been working at Campus Creche since 2022. I grew up in the South Waikato, near the town of Putaaruru. Outside of work I ,like to spend time with friends and whaanau, advocacy work, and a bit of time to build some Lego! I speak English and te reo Maori.
Lina – Team Leader
(Kaakano room)
My name is Lina and I started working at Campus Creche in 2016. I grew up in Tuvalu and I came to New Zealand with my family in 2003. In my spare time I like to cook and spend time with my family. I speak Tuvaluan, basic Te Reo Maori and English.
Sinco
Qualified Kaiako
My name is Sinco. I started working at Campus Creche in 2022. I grew up in Hamilton, but I am originally from Taiwan. In my spare time I love playing the piano, watching movies, and spending time with my whaanau. I speak English, Mandarin, some Japanese and a little Te Reo Māori.
Hana
Qualified Kaiako
Kia ora Campus Creche whaanau. My name is Hana Tate, I am a qualified teacher and started working at Campus Creche in 2017. I grew up in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton and have been here pretty much my whole life. In my spare time I like to garden, walk our dog, bake and spend time with my fiancée Niko and son Jax. I speak English and am on my lifelong journey of learning more Te Reo.
Kate
Qualified Kaiako
I started working at Creche in 2016. I grew up in South Auckland and moved to Cambridge in 2014. Spending time with my family is important to me, and when I am not travelling to visit family and friends, I am at home enjoying my garden. I speak English and some te reo Maaori.
Becca
Kaiako
I started working at Campus Creche in 2017. I grew up in Hamilton, and in my spare time, I enjoy exploring nature, swimming, and spending time with whaanau. I speak English and some te reo Maaori.
Julie
Kaiako
I started working at Creche in 2016. I grew up in Nelson and Hamilton, and in my spare time, I enjoy exploring nature, reading, and spending time with my family. I speak English and some Te Reo.
Kompal
Kaiako
Hi, I am Kompal Dhingra. I started at Campus Creche in 2022. I grew up in India and came to New Zealand in 2011. In my spare time I like to watch TV, talk with my daughter and I like to go out. I speak English, Punjabi (my mother tongue) and Hindi.
Asha
Kaiako
Hi my name is Asha, I started working at Campus Creche in 2023. I grew up in Raglan and Auckland. In my spare time I like to relax with my whaanau, going for walks ad picnics. I also love doing yoga. I speak English and am learning to speak Te Reo Maaori.
Bubba
Centre Cook
