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MANA
OPENING NEW DOORS
As an experienced Child Care Provider, I understand the importance of providing safe, fun, and effective out of school care for your tamariki/children. Take a look around my site to learn more about my background and what my establishment will provide for you.
MY SERVICES
You lead a busy life, and I am here to alleviate some of your daily stress. Whether you’re looking for before school care or after school, I’m the Child Care Provider you’ve been looking for. I offer a variety of planned structured activities as well as free play, so please browse the options below and get in touch with any questions.

GARDENING
Mana will include opportunities to learn about self sufficiency through gardening. "Gardening gives children a place for peaceful reflection and a sense of personal success."
COOKING
Mana will have regular fun cooking activities, in doing so we believe that "children become self confident, have a sense of accomplishment" and take pride when cooking for friends and family.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Mana will have daily structured physical activities, being sports or games. "Being active contributes to the growth and development of our children/tamariki. Building on coordination, communication and consideration".
MUSIC
Mana will be offering free music lessons as well as encouraging song and dance. Being passionate about music and teaching for many years has opened a love to share my gift with others.
"Having the opportunity to learn an instrument is known to help with children's language and reasoning".

HOME WORK
Mana will have homework time everyday, with qualified assistance. We believe homework is a great way for kids to "develop independence, life long learning skills and able stay informed in classroom learning".


ARTS AND CRAFTS
Mana will have a large variety of arts and crafts available daily.
"Every child is an artist and every child is a creator. Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible".
JOHANNA NEWMAN
Owner/Director/Manager
Female Owner
Bachelor of Teaching, Endorsed in Primary Education.
University of Otago,
Dunedin
New Zealand

Since I was young, I’ve had a passion for education and childcare. I’ve been gaining valuable experience throughout the years, and I am ready, willing, and able to provide your children with a holistic before and after school care programme. Community life will be integrated in every aspect of Mana, ensuring we become a more consistent presence in your child’s life, we will always provide a nurturing, stable, and safe experience.