"We feel that everything at Old MacDonald's starts with the child. The child and their whaanau are at the centre of what matters most."

"The philosophy; home away from home, is like a korowai that protects and enriches the mana of children and their families."

"Children are supported to be confident and competent learners and leaders of their culture and identity."

"Learning opportunities are provided for children that support equitable learning opportunities and their learning focused partnerships are highly valuable to contribute to enriching curriculum for tamariki."

"Learning environments are calm, slow paced and provide opportunities for children to lead teir own learning and transitions."

"Kaiako scaffold children's learning through intentional and culturally responsive pedagogy."

"Assessment practices enhance children's mana and their learning identities through a responsive curriculum."

"Maaori children and whanau have authentic opportunities to contribute to design and development of curriculum that reflects maaori ways of knowing, being and doing."

"Kaiako who work with infants and toddlers are responsive to children's verbal and non verbal cues and ensure their approaches to care are culturally responsive and a variety of learning experiences."

"We see that children's learning and development is supported by leaders and kaiako with culturally relevant expertise."

"We see that kaiako demonstrate an understanding that all children's assessment should promote holistic development."

"We see kaiako engaging and challenging themselves and their teaching practice to ongoing learning and inquiry. They are integrating theory into practice everyday to support learning outcomes for children."

"Kaiako practice, such as primary care demonstrates that care is understood to be an integral part of the curriculum."

"Relational trust here at Old MacDonald's enables collaboration and sustained improvement - a massive strength."

"professional accountability is modelled."

"Staff wellbeing is highly promoted - who they are and who they come with is valued."

"Not joking. Walking in here, we feel your values and we see how much your leaders care for your kaiako. That is magic."

"We can see that the learning and wellbeing of children and the context of whanau relationships are the primary consideration in decision making."

"We can see that initiatives are supported that promote positive social and community outcomes."

"Organisational standards promote a high quality premises, the retention of core staff and a sense of security and sustainability of all relationships."

"Lots of hard mahi has gone into this and you are an amazing team."