Blog
News and exciting stories about what we have been up to at The Vines
This is where we showcase the wonderful learning opportunities that we provide for our children and let you know about upcoming events and fun activities.
Our blog is also an excellent place to find out more about our approach to early childhood education and care. We share thoughts and articles about our curriculum and the types of activities we offer to help our little ones thrive, such as play-based learning, outdoor education, and our commitment to sustainability.
Whether you’re a new parent searching for the right early learning centre, or your little ones are already with us, we look forward to sharing our updates, stories, and insights into life at The Vines.
Childcare in henderson – “a wonderful community of parents, teachers and adorable children”
Special Offer: HALF PRICE Fees for Two Months! We’re excited to offer new families HALF PRICE fees for your first two months enrollment. The Vines: Nurturing the community in West Auckland At The Vines Early Learning Centre, we're all about providing a safe,...
Christmas shopping at the vines
Helping grow our community At the Vines ELC in Henderson, we’re all about growing and nurturing young lives. But our care and support go beyond looking after the tamariki at our daycare. They extend to our greater community and the small businesses that make West...
Fire brigade visit Henderson ELC
Seeing a fire truck outside an early learning centre would usually cause alarm, but not this time. This fire engine had the kids at The Vines ELC in Henderson bursting with excitement. It was here at the Vines ELC just to visit them. Our firefighters visit the Vines...
Kids meet the cops
It was a big day for our little ones. The sound of a siren outside of the Vines announced that they were about to get some very special visitors. They say it takes a village, and they’d be right Thanks to some of our wonderful connections in this fabulous West...
Playball at our Henderson daycare
Playball is an internationally recognised sports and movement programme designed to introduce young children to sports in a fun and engaging way. Taught in a fun-filled, energetic, positive environment, for the last 25 years children from all over the world have loved...
Keeping kids well over winter
Winter health and wellness tips from the Vines Early Learning Centre Winter's definitely here. And while winter can be a wonderful time of year, filled with cosy moments snuggled up under a blankie with a good book, or going for long walks on a crisp, blue-skied...
The benefits of water play
Wet, wet ,wet We have had some lovely weather this summer and so and one of the most popular choices for outdoor activities during these lovely warm days has been water play. Whether it's splashing, running through a sprinkler, or simply playing with water in a basin...
The Vines – a growing place where learning and community intertwine
You may have wondered where our name comes from. Well, we took inspiration from the area's rich heritage and chose "The Vines” because Henderson is a place where history intertwines with a culturally rich community. It is steeped in grape vines, orchards, and market...
Fine dining at the Vines
Vines Early Learning Centre - Our Childcare Menu Week By Week At Vines Early Learning Centre in Henderson, our job is to nourish young minds and bodies. Your child's health and happiness are at the heart of everything we do, and we firmly believe in the power of good...
The JitterBubs movement and dance programme
Every Wednesday, The Vines is buzzing with more laughter and excitement than usual as we welcome in the JitterBubs team for special activities designed just for little ones.What is JitterBubs? The JitterBubs movement and dance programme is not your ordinary dance...
The Vines – A Revamped early learning centre in Henderson
We thought there would be no better way to start our regular blog posts than by taking you on a journey - our journey transforming The Vines Early Learning Centre into an even more nurturing and engaging space. Investing in Henderson's future When the opportunity...
December 2024 Newsletter From The Vines
Welcome to the December 2024 Newsletter From The Vines Please join us to celebrate the end of the year We would like...
News through the vines – November 2024
Welcome to the November 2024 Newsletter From The Vines New learning space and head teacher The kaiako in the Puāwai...
News through the vines – October 2024
Welcome to the October 2024 Newsletter From The Vines Introducing our New Childcare System In the last couple of...
News through the vines – September 2024
Welcome to the September 2024 Newsletter From The Vines ECE Conference 2024 At the beginning of August Mark and...
News through the vines – August 2024
Welcome to the August 2024 Newsletter From The VinesLast month you should have received a letter regarding The Vines...
News through the vines – July 2024
July 2024 Newsletter From The Vines - Welcome to Term 3!! We hope you had a nice break from the school routine. Time...
News through the vines – June 2024
Welcome to the June 2024 Newsletter From The VinesWinter is here ... It's getting colder and less inviting outside,...
News through the vines – May 2024
Welcome to The Vines Newsletter Thank you, everyone, for joining us to celebrate our Open Day 1st Birthday. It was a...
News through the vines – APril 2024
Welcome to The Vines Newsletter April School Holidays Term one concludes on Friday the 12th of April. Please make sure...
News through the vines – March 2024
Welcome to The Vines Newsletter The Vines will be closed on Good Friday 29th March and Easter Monday 1st...
News through the vines – February 2024
Welcome to the February 2024 Newsletter From The VinesMeet our New Manager - Hailee McDonald Kia Ora Vines whānau I am...
News through the vines – January 2024
Welcome to January 2024 Newsletter From The Vines ELC in Henderson 2024 - Year of the Dragon The Vines Team hope you...
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Monday - 7.30 am - 5.45 pm
Tuesday - 7.30 am - 5.45 pm
Wednesday - 7.30 am - 5.45 pm
Thursday - 7.30 am - 5.45 pm
Friday - 7.30 am - 5.45 pm
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