Forest Kindergarten Workshop

Cathy & Janet Catto are the centre owners of Toybox on Rawhiti. Located 400m from One Tree Hill, the centre’s curriculum is based on utilising this natural environment and community frequently to facilitate children’s learning. Cathy & Janet visited Forest Kindergartens in Germany, Denmark & London.

Professional Development workshops are available for Centre or individual teachers. The workshops provide information, practical ideas and pitfalls of incorporating Forest Kindergarten concepts into to the NZ ECE setting. Workshops can be an evening presentation, Saturday excursion in the park or individual centre visits.

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Please contact toyboxchildcare@xtra.co.nz for further information, availability and costs.

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Please note: our centre's roll is currently full.

Toybox Childcare Centres

Toybox Childcare Centres offer a positive and happy environment in a 'home' setting. This provides each child with an opportunity to discover and learn physically, intellectually, socially and with confidence.

We operate two centres. Toybox on Rawhiti, and The Toybox Royal Oak.

Forest Kindergarten Workshop

Toybox on Rawhiti models it's practice on the Forest Kindergartens of Europe. It is also known as Waldkindergarten (in German), outdoor nursery, nature kindergarten, or nature preschool.

Hours and Session Times

The sessions operate between 8:00am and 1pm in the morning and 1:15 to 5:30pm in the afternoon. A full day is between 8:00am and 5:30pm. Please ensure you drop your children off and collect them within these hours.

Daybag and Clothing Requests

Please provide a school bag and A5 size spiral bound notebook. Within the school bag we request a change of clothes, including a hat, walking shoes and a jacket in winter. Also please provide extra pants or nappies.

We appreciate named shoes, hats and clothing.