Centre VisionFlying Start's vision for our centre is to ensure that there are experiences that enable all children to be empowered with the opportunity of a head start in their pre-school education.Centre PhilosophyFlying Start childcare is an extension of home. Where social, loving and reciprocal relationships are formed between parents and family/whanau.Flying Start Childcare provides a calm, secure and stable learning environment, which encompasses the principles set out in the 'Tiriti o Waitangi' as well as meeting the needs of the multi-cultural diversity for all the families of this centre.Flying Start follows "Te Whaariki" the early childhood curriculum. Our programme provides an environment for creative, expressive and self initiated learning and development.Our staff strive towards teaching excellence. Working alongside parents and their family/ whanau as partners in their child's continuing education.Our children at Flying Start Childcare are affirmed as individuals and have an equitable opportunity to explore and enjoy their learning and development.