For happy confident learners
Welcome to Community Kindy Whakatane. We have just had a name change, a make-over, new playground and got lots of toys and learning equipment to stimulate and entertain children.
For happy confident learners come and look at Community Kindy Whakatane.
We offer both sessional and full day Education and Care for children 2 years to 6 years old. We have a small, energetic, enthusiastic team who know how to meet the needs for you and your child. You'll find a fun, yet safe environment to stimulate children. Our qualified staff know how to extend each child and support them to become confident learners.
Your child will explore our environment through a balance of teacher directed and self initiated discovery. Our teacher team stay close to your child so we know what interests your child and can encourage that learning and development. Qualified teachers - who have spent years training - know and understand about child development and how to maximize learning in these early years.
At Community Kindy Whakatane, our teachers encourage children’s thinking. Maths, science, technology, literacy, the arts, music, gardening, taking care of animals and physical education are very important aspects of our programme. You will see co-operatively planned programmes that respond to your child's emerging interests and strengths.
We promote a sense of belonging for children and their families. Our strong and long established relationships with families and our community means we often do interesting field trips and people within the community visit the centre and share their knowledge.
We will help your child transition to school. Each child has their own portfolio that shows what they have learned during their time at Kindy.
Come and visit Community Kindy Whakatane and see for yourself what we can offer your child/children.
What else you can expect from our centre:
• Planned programmes reflecting children’s current interests
• Friendly and approachable staff
• Individual portfolios for each child.
• Teacher ratio’s of 1:10 for over two’s
• Affordable rates, 20 ECE hours programme.
• Swimming programme offered in the summer months
View our centre's latest ERO report here...