Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac Papatoetoe North Kindergarten is a small, friendly kindergarten providing exceptional education and childcare for 30 children aged 2 to 5 years old. We offer 20 hours free childcare every week for all ages. 

Belonging – We celebrate our cultural diversity and the dual heritage of Aotearoa by reflecting this in all aspects of kindergarten life. The principle of manaakitanga/hospitality and caring for others guides us, providing an environment that is warm, welcoming and inclusive of all children, their families and community. 

Leading learning – Children learn best through play, building connections and relationships with those around them and the environment. Children’s strengths and interests are the key motivator for children becoming effective learners. We use the principle of mana/authority in recognition of children’s ability to contribute to their own learning. This principle also guides us in the knowledge that children are taonga/ treasures for their families and represent the aspirations of the whānau. 

Learning spaces – We have a large outdoor environment, with a number of learning spaces providing children with ample space to play independently or alongside others. We are well resourced to ignite young learners’ minds with a wide range of resources and activities designed to stimulate learning, building skills and confidence for our children to challenge themselves. 

Supportive – The principle of whanaungatanga/kinship is used to support children in building their relationships. When we work together we learn valuable skills we will continue to develop as we grow. Our strong Parent Whānau Group support and contribute to this, working together on our learning programme and operations. 

Learning journey – We make sure that the learning environment is responsive and meaningful to children and their families by taking our lead from children’s emerging interests and considering how we can support and extend their learning. Recognizing that as educators we are on a learning journey, we regularly take part in ongoing professional development. This ensures we are continually focusing on providing the very best learning environment for our children. We’re proud to be part of the Enviroschools programme which helps us build a sustainable future and teach the importance and benefits of looking after our planet.

We welcome you to come and visit us, we’d love to show you around our kindergarten so you can see what a great place it is for your child.