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Your choice for the early years is so important. It affects tamariki’s approach
to learning and establishes habits that can benefit them for years to come.

Your child deserves a Kidsfirst Kindergarten.

Step into our wonderful world of kindergarten.

You’ll find it filled with fun, laughter and learning. This is our special place.
Join us – Nau mai. haere mai, tauti mai.

Te ao kindy refers to the experiences, fun and connections that kindergarten has to our communities and our lives.
For tamariki, it’s the colours, shapes, textures and sounds of the environment, our surroundings, the thousands of exciting things to do and to learn, the opportunities and challenges of every new day, and the support and encouragement they get along the way.

For whānau, it’s as much about making friends and being part of ‘our family’ as it is for the children.

Welcome to our world.

Ko te tumanako ka kite wawe atu matou.
We looking forward to seeing you soon.

Our kaiako have been trained to make the most of every opportunity for your child’s learning. It’s not about a checklist to tick off but rather of finding those flickers of interest, that spark of excitement in their eyes, the desire to know more… because every child is unique and learns in a different way. Kindergarten can bring out the best in your child. We’re here, with well over a century of experience in early childhood education, to foster that growth and help tamariki to be their very best.

Ask us how you can get 20 hours free each week, even for 2 year olds across our kindergartens. Conditions apply.

You always get more at kindy, in so many ways, but some also offer you more in extra hours, with special offers.

Want to see what kindergarten is really like? Come to our Stay & Play sessions,
without obligation.

Around 70 kindergartens around the South Island

A proudly New Zealand owned, not-for-profit kindergarten association with over 110 years of kiwi heritage.

Link to: BetterBecause
Find out more about what makes Kidsfirst Kindergartens so special. There are so many reasons why we’re #BetterBecause.
Arrange a time to come in and see our kindergarten for yourself, get to meet our kaiako and see the kindy for yourself.
Get in touch if you have any questions or want to know more. We’re here and always happy to give you the answers you need.

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betterbecause@kidsfirst.org.nz
03 338 1303
0800 KIDSFIRST (0800 454 373)
Kidsfirst Kindergartens, PO Box 8089, Christchurch 8440

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