At Tiny Voices, we provide high-quality care and education for children in a beautiful purpose-built environment from birth to the ages of 6. Our learning journey starts here.
Learning starts with curiosity. We see tamariki as confident, capable and curious learners. They are full of ideas, questions and possibilities.
At Tiny Voices, learning is a powerful two-way journey - kaiako and tamariki learn together. Our programme grows from what our kaiako see each day, allowing learning to be responsive and meaningful for each child. Every tamariki is different, so we celebrate individual interests, strengths and learning journeys, supporting each tamaiti to grow at their own pace.
Our programme is guided by Te Whāriki, Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum, alongside the ideas and values of Reggio Emilia. We believe play is at the heart of learning, with opportunities for free-play adventures and thoughtfully planned experiences.Our programming is based on observing children on a regular basis, evaluating their needs and planning activities from these observations.
We encourage tamariki to explore freely and discover their own interests, whether that's building, creating, imagining, investigating or getting stuck into something completely unexpected! When little minds are given space to wonder, big learning can happen.
Above all, we want Tiny Voices to feel welcoming and inclusive - a place where tamariki and their whānau feel they belong.
Each of our centres are brand new with cutting edge design, technology and playgrounds allowing children to contribute to their own learning through the relationships they form and the experiences they have. The centres have been specifically created by a curated group of specialists.
Our general manager, Sophie Taylor, brings over 10 years of knowledge and experience. Having run 8 childcare centers in New Zealand. Each centre has it's own unique environment and theme that carries through the centre with signage, staff uniforms, furniture and more - more about this can be found under 'our centres'
At Tiny Voices we know the relationship between nutrition, health and learning is undeniably strong, with nutrition being one of the major factors that impact a child's development. Nutrition in a child's early years is linked to their health and academic performance in later years.
Our children are provided 3 nutritious meals a day that have been designed by Jess Daniell from Jess' Underground Kitchen.
aring for the world around us starts with the little things. We nurture a sense of respect and responsibility for nature by helping the tamariki discover the joy that comes from being outside, getting their hands dirty, and looking after the world they share with others.
We do this by encouraging tamariki to notice, explore and care for their environment. From growing and nurturing plants to reusing resources, reducing waste and spending time connecting with nature, our tamariki see that their tiny actions can make a big difference.
Hi, I'm Sophie Taylor. I hold a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and have worked in the ECE sector for over ten years. Before beginning my teaching career, I worked in customer service and hospitality management, where I developed strong skills in leadership, business management and building meaningful relationships.
Since starting as a Teacher in Training, I've progressed through roles including Head Teacher, Centre Manager, Centre Support Manager, Area Manager, and now General Manager at Tiny Voices. Throughout my career I've been passionate about mentoring teachers and leaders, supporting succession planning, and helping teams grow through strengths-based leadership and practical guidance.I believe in servant leadership and the power of strong relationships, communication and collaboration.
My focus is on creating positive outcomes for our tamariki, their whānau, and the educators who support them every day. Outside of work, I'm married to Lee and we're raising our two children, Scarlett and Benjamin. I also enjoy baking, running and spending time with my family exploring Auckland's North Shore beaches.
