--- title: Home | Tots on the Rock description: Home | Tots on the Rock is built on the values of Community, partnership, kindness and respect. We pride ourselves on providing child-led play and enquiry-based learning. --- [Skip to content](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz#main-content) [![Tots on the rock Logo](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Tots%20on%20the%20rock%20Logo.png)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/home?hsLang=en) - Prospective Parent Show submenu for Prospective Parent - [Learning Group](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/learning-group) - [Explorers](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/explorers) - [Our Curriculum](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-curriculum) - [Fees and Enrolment](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/fees-and-enrolments) - [What to bring](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/what-to-bring) - [Start your Child's Learning Journey](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/start-your-childs-learning-journey) - [About Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Philosophy](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-philosophy) - [Our Community](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-community) - Prospective Parent Show submenu for Prospective Parent - [Learning Group](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/learning-group) - [Explorers](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/explorers) - [Our Curriculum](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-curriculum) - [Fees and Enrolment](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/fees-and-enrolments) - [What to bring](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/what-to-bring) - [Start your Child's Learning Journey](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/start-your-childs-learning-journey) - [About Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Philosophy](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-philosophy) - [Our Community](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-community) ![Hamburger](https://22206477.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22206477/list-bold-1.svg) ![Close Icon](https://22206477.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22206477/x-bold-1.svg) [Book a Look Around](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/book-a-look-around?hsLang=en) Welcome to Tots on the Rock # “A Community of Learners.” On behalf of the wonderful team of teachers and support staff who we are privileged to work alongside, we invite you to come in and see us and take the opportunity to look through our centre.  Tots on the Rock is built on the values of Community, partnership, kindness and respect. We pride ourselves on providing child-led play and enquiry based learning to the Islands under 5. On behalf of the wonderful team of teachers and support staff who we are privileged to work alongside, we invite you to come in and see us and take the opportunity to look through our centre. We hope that you will get a glimpse of what makes us different, and the contribution we can make to the early years of your child’s life. We look forward to welcoming you to our Tots Family Danielle & Hayley (sisters, owners & Mums) [About Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Squared Images - 2022-11-15T150630.359](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20-%202022-11-15T150630.359.png) ![Tots waves (3)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Tots%20waves%20(3).png?width=2400&height=300&name=Tots%20waves%20(3).png) Our Programme ## A balance between Education and Play The Tots team provides a curriculum that follows the principles of [Te whāriki  ](http://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/ece-curriculum/te-whariki/)[(NZ’s early childhood curriculum)](http://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/ece-curriculum/te-whariki/) and offers tamariki the chance to enjoy our beautiful island with the Tots Explorers programme. We are incredibly proud of the variety and depth of the programme we provide at Tots. [Our Programme](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-curriculum?hsLang=en) ![Squared Images (59)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20(59).png) Learn, play, and have lots of fun! ### What makes Tots so special.. ![ezgif-2-0ff356b7ba](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/ezgif-2-0ff356b7ba.gif) ###### Talking Tree Hill Re-imagining education for healthier tamariki and a healthier planet. An outdoor education facility frequently visited by Tots!  ![ezgif-2-34ff2768e6](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/ezgif-2-34ff2768e6.gif?width=140&height=140&name=ezgif-2-34ff2768e6.gif) ###### Our Curriculum The Tots team provides a curriculum that follows the principles of [Te Whāriki (NZ’s early childhood curriculum)](http://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/ece-curriculum/te-whariki/)  ![ezgif-2-db85ebb69d](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/ezgif-2-db85ebb69d.gif?width=140&height=140&name=ezgif-2-db85ebb69d.gif) ###### Tots Explorers Excursions are a major part of our curriculum at Tots On The Rock, we get out of the centre most days of the week in small groups.  ![ezgif-2-3d0ca94edc](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/ezgif-2-3d0ca94edc.gif?width=140&height=140&name=ezgif-2-3d0ca94edc.gif) ###### Our Community Tots tamariki are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility for the wellbeing of both the living and non-living environment. ![ezgif-3-a4f850e081](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/ezgif-3-a4f850e081.gif?width=140&height=140&name=ezgif-3-a4f850e081.gif) ###### Learning Group Focusing on skills such as literacy, numeracy, problem solving and active enquiry, along with group co-operation, social competence, personal responsibility and independence.  ![ezgif-2-da8352f423](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/ezgif-2-da8352f423.gif) ###### Tuakana-Teina Learning Style  Tots uses the tuakana-teina style of learning where older tamariki guide, mentor and act as role models for younger tamariki.  ![ezgif-2-dfed6ab02c](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/ezgif-2-dfed6ab02c.gif) ###### Yummy Food We serve child-friendly healthy meals daily. With a focus on nutrition and deliciousness, lunchtime is a favourite part of our day for the tamariki and the teachers! Got a dietary requirement? Just let us know, and we can accommodate you. ## What the experts say At Tots on the Rock, we believe we are all life-long learners, tamariki, the teaching team and the owners as well. As a team, we constantly seek to improve ourselves to provide better learning outcomes for all. We invest in a robust mentoring programme for our whole team with a heavy focus on leadership. We believe that our constant drive to improve can be seen below in our ERO reviews. Please check out our ERO progress over the years.  ![Squared Images - 2022-11-15T152147.057](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20-%202022-11-15T152147.057.png) ![Squared Images (2)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20(2).gif) ![Squared Images - 2022-11-15T152158.226](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/Squared%20Images%20-%202022-11-15T152158.226.png) [2013 ERO](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hubfs/2013%20ERO.pdf?hsLang=en) [2017 ERO](https://ero.govt.nz/institution/45915/tots-on-the-rock) [2021 ERO](https://ero.govt.nz/institution/45915/tots-on-the-rock) ![Testimonials (5)](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials%20(5).gif?width=750&height=500&name=Testimonials%20(5).gif "Testimonials (5)") +64 (0)9 3728555 Info@totsontherock.co.nz 22 Kuaka Rd,  Oneroa, Waiheke Island [![Tots on the rock Logo](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Tots%20on%20the%20rock%20Logo.png?width=190&height=100&name=Tots%20on%20the%20rock%20Logo.png)](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/enquiries-tots-on-the-rock) - [Our Philosophy](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/our-philosophy) - [Book a Look Around](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/book-a-look-around) - [Essential Forms and Documents](https://www.totsontherock.co.nz/essential-forms-and-documents) Opening Hours:  Monday - Friday  7am - 6pm  Copyright © 2025 Tots on the Rock. 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