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Welcome to
Chartwell Kindergarten

Close to Chartwell Shopping Centre, and right beside the Queenwood shops, Chartwell Kindergarten is a convenient destination for commuters or families living nearby.

A large leafy playground leads to a large, well-resourced indoor learning area, with plenty of space for physical activity and for quiet learning too.

Head Teacher Emma and her passionate team deliver a programme aimed at making learning fun and get the best out of every child.

Welcome to
Chartwell Kindergarten

Close to Chartwell Shopping Centre, and right beside the Queenwood shops, Chartwell Kindergarten is a convenient destination for commuters or families living nearby.

A large leafy playground leads to a large, well-resourced indoor learning area, with plenty of space for physical activity and for quiet learning too.

Head Teacher Emma and her passionate team deliver a programme aimed at making 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 12pm - 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

07 855 3721

13 Herbert Road, Hamilton

chartwell@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Chartwell Kindergarten

Chartwell Kindergartens Waikato is well-respected for providing high quality, affordable education and childcare in Hamilton.

  • Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
  • Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
  • Well-resourced and huge outdoor play area with mature trees & landscaped gardens.
  • Children develop social skills, understanding and respect for others
  • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
  • Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
  • An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
  • We are part of the healthy heart award programme
  • 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 with numeracy and literacy interests
  • Art, creativity, music and active movement
  • An understanding of sustainability and their environment
  • The importance of New Zealand's heritage
  • Social and emotional competencies
  • Self confidence, and building on dispositions for lifelong learning
  • Learning skills such as independence, creativity and curiosity
  • Friendships that may last throughout their schooling
  • Relationships with consistent, familiar teachers
  • The ability of being part of the Kindergarten kaupapa and a feeling of belonging.

Teachers provide learning experiences that prepare your child for school which include numeracy, literacy & language, Enviroschools , culture and identity, puzzles & games, creative arts, sand & water play, trips, cool 4 school, child friendships… and more!

Children work together alongside Kaiako who build on their interests and strengths, enjoying a child led environment that provides choices of learning throughout the day. We invite whaanau contributions to our programme, and promote strong relationships between

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"Friendly, kind teachers who obviously really care for the students well being."

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Chartwell Kindergarten

"A very warm, welcoming place wtih fabulous resources and experienced, knowledgeable staff."

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Chartwell Kindergarten

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