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Welcome to
Hamilton West Kindergarten

Hamilton West is a hidden gem in a calm, tranquil spot with a gully aspect and plenty of bush and established trees give the impression you are no longer in the city — despite being only a short distance from the hospital and the CBD.

Ideally situated for hospital staff, Hamilton West Kindergarten is also just over the road from Hamilton West School, making the transition to primary school an easy one.

Head teacher Mary and her team of passionate and engaged teachers make Hamilton West Kindergarten a wonderful place for young kiwis starting their learning journey.

Welcome to
Hamilton West Kindergarten

Hamilton West is a hidden gem in a calm, tranquil spot with a gully aspect and plenty of bush and established trees give the impression you are no longer in the city — despite being only a short distance from the hospital and the CBD.

Ideally situated for hospital staff, Hamilton West Kindergarten is also just over the road from Hamilton West School, making the transition to primary school an easy one.

Head teacher Mary and her team of passionate and engaged teachers make Hamilton West Kindergarten a wonderful place for young kiwis starting their learning journey.

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Hours

Monday - Friday

Extended Day
Any 6.5–9hrs with a start time between 8am–9am

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

Afternoon
Any 3–4.5hrs between 12.30pm–5.00pm

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

07 839 4103

35 Horne Street, Hamilton

hamiltonwest@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Hamilton West Kindergarten

Hamilton West Kindergarten well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare. We have an 'open door' policy whereby we welcome family participation and contribution.

  • 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 you 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, child friendships… and more!

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

Mary
Head Teacher

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"They make sure that literacy and numeracy is tailored to my child and of interest."

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Hamilton West Kindergarten

"They are experienced, warm and caring. They spend time with each individual child."

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