In the competitive world of early childcare, Ficino Preschool in Mt Eden is a breath of fresh air.
Small children are developing a sense of self in these early years that will help them navigate through what is undeniably an uncertain world. That they can be part of an early childhood educator that provides them with the tools and strategies they need to think, inquire, problem-solve, confidently express themselves and relate positively to others is invaluable.
The education they receive at Ficino Preschool is exciting, focused and industrious – there is much they are learning through their daily routines. They are recognised and celebrated as individuals with their own way of expressing themselves.
Their natural curiosity and interests are encouraged and developed by highly qualified teachers who foster the expression of their learning through imagination and creativity, literacy, mathematical and scientific thinking, and the arts.
Amongst their busy days is the opportunity for children to enjoy pockets of calm, learning the tools to focus their attention and practise mindfulness. No longer a “buzz word”, the benefits of mindfulness are well recognised for children to use throughout their lives.
The uniqueness in Ficino Preschool’s curriculum lies in their holistic focus on the child’s mind, body and spirit; our students are given a multitude of lenses to look through. The Preschool’s values remain an intrinsic part of all that they learn and do.
A new parent spoke recently of the importance for children to start building their educational foundations early; a welcome change in thinking is currently underway as to when a private education has the most importance!
