Dream Education Programme
Kia ora Whānau! Are you looking for Nanny Jobs, well check out what you would get as a Nanny at Dream Childcare. Most of our Nannies are on the Dream Education Programme. Our Dream Education Programme supports your little tamariki as they grow and learn in their home and local community environments. Based on the principle that playing and participating in real-life experiences will enhance independence, and nurture every tamariki's desire to explore and engage in meaningful relationships.
Our Philosophy
At Dream we are all about making family life easier.
We believe that children should be treated as individuals. This enables them to develop learning dispositions that make them competent, confident learners, and communicators. Children need to be healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.
We offer children opportunities to embrace the wider community through the physical and natural world around them.
Our Dream Nanny Jobs offer families the knowledge that there child is in a secure, safe and stimulating environment to promote children's learning and development. The child/ren in your care will experience everyday life situations, allowing them to learn valuable life skills, so they feel nurtured and have a sense of belonging.
In partnership with parents/guardians and whānau, Visiting Teachers and Dream Nannies, we will deliver a programme supporting each child’s learning and development by providing opportunities for gaining knowledge, training and quality resources.
We strive to respect and understand people from different cultures and their values. Open communication between our tamariki, staff, parents/whānau facilitates close links with the home, service, and the wider community.
Diversity as a Nanny
Each of our Nanny Jobs are unique. At Dream Childcare we aim to show our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and New Zealand's bi-cultural heritage whilst also acknowledging all other cultural identities within our service.
Respect as a Dream Nanny
Our focus is on building respectful, positive, collaborative reciprocal relationships. We ensure Whanaungatanga remains at the heart of our service with tamariki, whānau, Dream staff, and outside support services
Exceed as a Nanny
As a team, our goal is to deliver premium service for our whānau and their tamariki. We aspire not only for our families' success but also for our Nannies' in there Nanny Jobs. Our Visiting Teachers provide continuous support to Nannies in their educational journey, blending formal and informal learning, guided by Te Whaariki principles, and assisting them in obtaining their Level 4 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Qualification.
Nanny Attitude
As part of our team, maintaining respectful, open communication with each other, tamariki, and whānau is essential. Engaging in critically reflective learning and practices enables us to ensure that tamariki’s needs, interests, and abilities are recognized and supported through play. Additionally, we organize monthly children events to encourage the children in your care to develop a positive attitude towards nature.
At Dream, our cultural attitude fosters open communication, facilitated by both online support and our Visiting Teachers. hese teachers offer in-home support to Nannies through visits, while our placement team provides assistance online.
We see whānau as a vital part of the tamariki’s world and work to ensure they feel welcome, valued and respected. We believe that by providing a home-based Early Childhood Environment with a consistent primary educator encourages tamariki in particular infants in establishing a secure relationship from which to independently explore and investigate their world.
Benefits
For your Tamariki
As part of the Dream Education Programme, your child's individual learning and development will be recognized and nurtured. You and your Visiting Teacher will work together to encourage the children in your care to learn through play and reach their full potential.
Dream Nanny Jobs provide
- Personal support from a qualified Visiting Teacher
- Access to playgroups, outings, nature play and more
- Regular social events
- Professional development opportunities.
Become a Dream Nanny
- Most of our Nanny Jobs require you to have a Level 4 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Qualification.
- Until the end of 2024 the ECE Qualification is free. Please call us today to find out more.
- To find out more about becoming a Dream Nanny check out the benefits.
Meet our Visiting Teachers
Lynette
Mell
Andrea
Sue
Education Manager
Lynette
Lynette has been working in the early childhood sector for over 30 years, dedicating the last 15 years to the Home-Based sector. During earlier years, she excelled in managing early childhood centers and worked as a Nanny while raising her children. Holding a Diploma of Early Childhood Education, full teacher’s registration, and a current first aid certificate. Passionate about supporting children and caregivers, she dedicates herself to planning and organizing events. She finds joy in sharing her knowledge and witnessing the wonder of children exploring their environment. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling overseas and exploring more of the world with her husband.
Visiting Teacher
Mell
Hi, I’m Mell. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education sector since 2009, gaining experience with all age groups of children under six years old. As a fully qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher, I take pleasure in exploring music and movement, Te Ao Maori, the natural environment, and storytelling with children. I love working with children, their Au Pairs, Nannies, and Educators, and find particular enjoyment in my role as a Visiting Teacher. Originally from West Auckland, I cherish spending days at West Coast beaches or bushwalking through the Waitakere ranges with my son.
Visiting Teacher
Andrea
Andrea has been working in the Early Childhood sector for over 28 years. Initially starting as a Nanny before transitioning to roles in Childcare Centres as a Teacher and Centre Manager. She even contributed to setting up a brand-new Centre from scratch. Over the past 8 years, Andrea has excelled as a Visiting Teacher, enjoying the varied responsibilities and expressing a particular fondness for baby cuddles and engaging conversations with inquisitive 3-5 year-olds. Residing in Cockle Bay with her husband Dale and son Jack. Andrea cherishes time spent with her 4 energetic nephews. Beyond work, Andrea finds joy in family and friend gatherings, travels in their caravan, indulges in baking, and has a passion for watching cricket!
Visiting Teacher
Sue
Sue is passionate about Early Childhood Education and partnering with families in their child’s learning journey. Pursuing her lifelong dream by training as an ECE teacher. Over the last 37 years, she has played a central role in raising her family (husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, 5 cats, 2 lovebirds and a multitude of rabbits). With a wealth of experience, Sue has managed Early Childhood Centres and home-based providers. Additionally, she loves mentoring families as a Family worker and tutoring Nannies in the Diploma of Early Childhood Care and Education. Her primary goal in life is to create a positive impact on young children, young adults, Early Childhood Teachers, or families. Making a difference in the lives of others with a sprinkle of world wide travel thrown in.
Educa
Our Online Portfolio
Joining as a Dream Nanny means becoming an integral part of the Dream Education Programme. Through Educa, a secure app available on both iPhone and Android devices, our families can easily track the learning journey of their children in your care.
The app contains a portfolio of your tamariki’s monthly learning stories and detailed reports, shared by you and your Visiting Teacher. Furthermore, everything shared on Educa, from photos to videos and stories, can be effortlessly downloaded and printed by the family.
In addition, families have the option to connect other relatives to their Educa account. This ensures that everyone stays updated on the significant milestones and exciting learning adventures their children experience under your guidance!
New Zealand Ministry of Education
Education Review Office (ERO)
The Dream Education Programme is licensed by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing a quality educational programme to the child/ren in your care. Feel free to have a look at our recent ERO reports here.
Te Whāriki
Funded by the Ministry of Education, the programme weaves together the principles and strands of Te Whāriki to create a holistic, tamariki-centred local curriculum to suit your little ones. A monthly visit from one of our qualified and registered Visiting Teachers, and regular activities are just a couple of ways we make this happen.
The programme is designed to keep learning fun and can be adapted to your whānau’s needs as we believe your home and local community are an integral part of your little one’s development.