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Welcome to
Cambridge Kindergarten

The smiles say it all! 

Cambridge Kindergarten is a beautiful space on the edge of Cambridge township. Come through the gate to find an expansive playground complete with a tractor, a boat, and many other features to let imaginations run wild!

There are lots of leafy green spaces, and quiet areas too, inside and out. Our indoor learning spaces are colourful and comfortable which bolster a love of learning.

Head teacher Elaine and her passionate team provide a programme aiming to make learning fun and get the best out of every child.

Welcome to
Cambridge Kindergarten

The smiles say it all! 

Cambridge Kindergarten is a beautiful space on the edge of Cambridge township. Come through the gate to find an expansive playground complete with a tractor, a boat, and many other features to let imaginations run wild!

There are lots of leafy green spaces, and quiet areas too, inside and out. Our indoor learning spaces are colourful and comfortable which bolster a love of learning.

Head teacher Elaine and her passionate team provide a programme aiming to make learning fun and get the best out of every child.

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Hours

Monday - Friday

Extended Day
Any 6.5–7.5hrs between 8am–3.30pm

Morning
Any 4–4.5hrs between 8am–12.30pm

Afternoon
Any 3–3.5hrs between 12.30pm–3.30pm

Fees

20 Hours free from 2 years old
$5.10 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service)

Contact

07 827 6250

104 Victoria Street, Cambridge

cambridge@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Cambridge Kindergarten

Cambridge Kindergarten is an established, modernised facility providing children with opportunities to develop skills for life. It has a large playground, surrounded by mature trees and native planting. In this well resourced, rich, natural environment children are provided with challenge and adventure, and have space to learn, grow, explore, experiment and have fun.

Cambridge Kindergarten is well-respected for providing high quality, affordable education and childcare in Cambridge.

  • Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
  • Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
  • Well resourced and huge outdoor play area.
  • Children develop social interaction and respect.
  • Private online learning portfolios for parents (sharing photos, videos and stories about your child).
  • An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
  • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
  • Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
  • Cool 4 School transition to school programme.
Why choose us?

Why choose us?

Our qualified staff carefully plan programmes that fulfil the early childhood curriculum. We aim to ensure children are competent, confident and successful learners. Children will learn and develop:

  • A strong foundation in reading, writing and maths
  • Art, creativity, music and dance skills
  • An understanding of sustainability and their environment
  • The importance of New Zealand's heritage
  • Social skills, behaviour management and manners
  • Self confidence
  • Learning skills such as independence, creativity and curiosity
  • Friendships that may last throughout their schooling
  • Relationships with consistent, familiar teachers
  • To understand and operate within a structured routine

Teachers provide learning extensions that prepare your child for school which include numeracy & numbers, literacy & language, nature & science, computers & technology, puzzles & games, creative arts, sand & water play, trips, transition to school programme, friendships and more!

Children work together at mat time to share daily information, stories, songs, movement, drama and waiata.

Elaine
Head Teacher

Elaine -Grad Dip Tchg (ECE)

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"Warm welcome and friendly environment."

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Cambridge Kindergarten

"The teachers make the learning fun, it is very hands-on and is suited to the learning pace of each child."

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Cambridge Kindergarten

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