Welcome to Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre

Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre was established in 2011 in Lincoln and is privately owned and operated. We offer high-quality facilities in a purpose-built centre designed to support children's learning, development and wellbeing. 

We provide a warm, nurturing environment where tamariki are known as individuals, supported to develop confidence and independence, and encouraged to become capable and curious learners.

Our curriculum is built around each child's individual interests, strengths and learning goals. Through intentional teaching, meaningful play and strong relationships, we support children to develop the social and emotional skills, literacy and numeracy foundations they need for life and learning.

We are proud of the things that make Whippersnappers different:

• An individual, goal-based curriculum that recognises every child as unique

• Clear, evidence-based assessment that shows children's learning and progress over time

• A strong focus on social and emotional competence, including confidence, resilience, relationships and problem-solving

• Intentional support for literacy and numeracy woven naturally through children's everyday learning

• A large outdoor environment with space to climb, run, explore, take appropriate risks and be physically active

• Consistent, trusting relationships, supported by a stable team of experienced kaiako

• A specialised Transition to School programme developed with our local school community

Take a virtual look through our centre below.