--- title: Tiny Nation Educator - Rotorua - Michelle F description: Meet our Tiny Nation educators. Visit our educators' webpages, explore their profiles, their philosophies, their learning environments and programmes. image: https://info.tinynation.co.nz/hubfs/Michelle%20Fawcett%20-%20Educator%20Webpage%20Featured%20Image.jpg --- [![Tiny Nation](https://info.tinynation.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tinynation_Nov2021/images/tiny-logo.png?width=284&height=828&name=tiny-logo.png "Tiny Nation")](https://tinynation.co.nz/) - [ABOUT US](https://tinynation.co.nz/about-us/) - [OUR PRINCIPLES & VALUES](http://tinynation.co.nz/about-us/#ourvalues) - [OUR TEAM](http://tinynation.co.nz/about-us/#ourteam) - [OUR PARTNERS](https://tinynation.co.nz/partners/) - [NEWS](https://tinynation.co.nz/tiny-nation-news/) - [JOBS](https://tinynation.co.nz/jobs/) - [FAMILIES](https://tinynation.co.nz/families/) - [NANNIES](https://tinynation.co.nz/nannies/) - [EDUCATORS](https://tinynation.co.nz/educators/) - [CONTACT US](https://tinynation.co.nz/contact-us/) ![Michelle F](https://info.tinynation.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=Michelle.jpg "Michelle F") # Michelle Tiny Nation Educator - Hamurana, Rotorua ![Educator Webpage Icon](https://info.tinynation.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Educator%20Webpage%20Icon.png?width=120&height=120&name=Educator%20Webpage%20Icon.png "Educator Webpage Icon") [Enquire Now](https://tinynation.co.nz/contact-us/) ### About Me I’m a Mum to my own wonderful four children and a dedicated home‑based educator with 22 years of experience. I’m passionate about creating a nurturing, family‑centred learning environment. I love supporting families and helping children thrive during their early years, offering care that feels personal, calm, and genuinely connected. Helping little ones grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy is at the heart of everything I do. ## Places We Like To Visit ## *Tiny Nation events* Pop-up playgroups  Community resources ## My Availability I am available: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:45pm ## My Philosophy My philosophy is grounded in the belief that children thrive when they feel secure, nurtured, and free to grow at their own pace. I value calm, predictable routines that help children feel confident and safe in their environment. Through gentle guidance and meaningful relationships, I support each child as they explore, discover, and develop independence in ways that feel natural to them. Every child is unique, and my role is to honour their individuality while creating a space where they can learn, flourish, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. ## My Environment Living on a rural property allows me to offer a learning environment rich in outdoor exploration, nature-based play, and hands‑on discovery. Children have daily opportunities to connect with the natural world, building confidence, curiosity, and a sense of calm. Alongside our home environment, I provide regular social experiences through weekly playgroups and music sessions, helping children build friendships and feel part of a wider community. We also enjoy outings to local parks, giving children the chance to explore new spaces, develop social skills, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.  ## My Training I hold a Level 4 Early Childhood Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate. [Enquire Now](https://tinynation.co.nz/contact-us/) ### Newsletter For early learning ideas and inspiration, sign up to Tiny Nation news today. [![Tiny Nation](https://info.tinynation.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Tinynation_Nov2021/images/footer-logo.png?width=210&height=828&name=footer-logo.png "Tiny Nation")](http://tinynation.co.nz/) - [ABOUT US](https://tinynation.co.nz/about-us/) - [JOBS](https://tinynation.co.nz/jobs/) - [FAMILIES](https://tinynation.co.nz/families/) - [NANNIES](https://tinynation.co.nz/nannies/) - [EDUCATORS](https://tinynation.co.nz/educators/) - [CONTACT US](https://tinynation.co.nz/contact-us/) **CONTACT US** [0800 846 9628](tel:08008469628) [info@tinynation.co.nz](mailto:info@tinynation.co.nz) PO Box 8703, Havelock North Hawke’s Bay 4157 FOLLOW US - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Tiny-Nation-101715934549338/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tiny_nation_early_learning/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiny-nation/) © Tiny Nation 2026 | [Privacy Policy](https://tinynation.co.nz/privacy-policy/) | [Licences](https://tinynation.co.nz/licences) | [Funding](https://tinynation.co.nz/funding) | By: [Caddie](https://caddiedigital.co.nz/)