Overview
Established in 1979, the Crossways Community Creche (Crossways) is an early childhood centre providing education and care for children from one to five years of age. Based in a heritage cottage in Mount Victoria, Wellington, it is designed to provide a place for children to explore, learn and grow. The dedicated team of qualified early childhood teachers and volunteers provide a warm, loving environment that is like a second home for both children and their families. Crossways has a long standing reputation for providing quality early childhood education through a curriculum based on fun and respect, and high teacher to child ratios. Crossways aims to operate as a high quality, sustainable, parent-run organisation benefiting the children of the Wellington region today and in the future.
Crossways operates 5 days a week, from 8.30am - 2.30pm, with a maximum of 22 children attending a day, to serve the around 26 families from across Wellington who form the current Crossway's community. The Crossway's teaching team includes 3 fully qualified teachers, 1 teaching assistant, and 1 wonderful volunteer. The Crossways' community is particularly inclusive and engaged in the creche due to its special nature as a parent-run cooperative. Parent involvement includes running the Committee, attending maintenance working bees, and a commitment to provide an adult as 'Parent Help' for one session every 6 weeks. This additional involvement from each family benefits the children and creates a strong bond amongst the broader Crossways Community.
Crossways operates 5 days a week, from 8.30am - 2.30pm, with a maximum of 22 children attending a day, to serve the around 26 families from across Wellington who form the current Crossway's community. The Crossway's teaching team includes 3 fully qualified teachers, 1 teaching assistant, and 1 wonderful volunteer. The Crossways' community is particularly inclusive and engaged in the creche due to its special nature as a parent-run cooperative. Parent involvement includes running the Committee, attending maintenance working bees, and a commitment to provide an adult as 'Parent Help' for one session every 6 weeks. This additional involvement from each family benefits the children and creates a strong bond amongst the broader Crossways Community.
Vision - Whakakitenga
Children in their first years flourish when learning is embedded in a culture of respect between family, child, teacher and community.
Mission - Whakatatanga
We aim to operate a sustainable, cooperatively governed, parent run organisation benefiting children of today and of the future.
Our Values
Ngā Tamariki
We believe that children are unique, inquisitive and capable. We see each child as a precious treasure (He taonga te tamaiti).
Ngā Taiao
Learning is nurtured in a caring family atmosphere where children can experience discovery, curiosity, wonder and fun.
Ngā Kaiako
Our teachers are nurturing and respectful of the children. We weave the values and principles of Te Whariki with our belief that play is a valued endeavour that enhances learning and teaching.
Ngā Whanau
The collaboration between whànau, child, and teacher is at the heart of our centre. Through this, the culture, strengths and abilities which enhance our learning community are fostered.
Nga Hononga
We are committed to developing respectful relationships, valuing open communication and promoting inclusiveness in all we do. We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand, and are committed to embracing our bi-cultural heritage.
We believe that children are unique, inquisitive and capable. We see each child as a precious treasure (He taonga te tamaiti).
Ngā Taiao
Learning is nurtured in a caring family atmosphere where children can experience discovery, curiosity, wonder and fun.
Ngā Kaiako
Our teachers are nurturing and respectful of the children. We weave the values and principles of Te Whariki with our belief that play is a valued endeavour that enhances learning and teaching.
Ngā Whanau
The collaboration between whànau, child, and teacher is at the heart of our centre. Through this, the culture, strengths and abilities which enhance our learning community are fostered.
Nga Hononga
We are committed to developing respectful relationships, valuing open communication and promoting inclusiveness in all we do. We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand, and are committed to embracing our bi-cultural heritage.
Our Bi-cultural ways of knowing, being and doing
Arohatanga
Including and respecting each child as unique, by cultivating feelings of compassion, empathy and love.
Whanaungatanga
Shared experiences and being together, providing children with a sense of belonging, which in turn drives their curiosity to learn.
Manaakitanga
Nurturing a supportive and caring environment.
Kotahitanga
Promoting a sense on oneness, and collaborative responses towards a commonly held vision.
Including and respecting each child as unique, by cultivating feelings of compassion, empathy and love.
Whanaungatanga
Shared experiences and being together, providing children with a sense of belonging, which in turn drives their curiosity to learn.
Manaakitanga
Nurturing a supportive and caring environment.
Kotahitanga
Promoting a sense on oneness, and collaborative responses towards a commonly held vision.
Policies
Creche policies and documents can be viewed on our seperate document website.
Our Day
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