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Welcome to
Hamilton West Kindergarten

20 Hours free from 2 years old.
$5.00 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service)

Welcome to
Hamilton West Kindergarten

20 Hours free from 2 years old.
$5.00 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service)

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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

Contact

P 07 839 4103

A 35 Horne Street, Hamilton

E hamiltonwest@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Hamilton West Kindergarten

Hamilton West Kindergartens Waikato is established and 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).
  • In Partnership with Sports Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active & have fun! 
  • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
  • Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
  • Transition to school programme.
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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 & waiata, etc

Mary
Head Teacher

Mary -DipTcg(ECE)

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

From a parent at
Hamilton West Kindergarten

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

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Hamilton West Kindergarten

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