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Welcome to
Hukanui Kindergarten

Just a short stroll from Hukanui (primary) School and the Chartwell shopping mall, Hukanui Kindergarten has been providing quality care and education in the Chartwell/Chedworth area since 1975.

Welcome to
Hukanui Kindergarten

Just a short stroll from Hukanui (primary) School and the Chartwell shopping mall, Hukanui Kindergarten has been providing quality care and education in the Chartwell/Chedworth area since 1975.

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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: 3hrs between 12.30pm - 3.30pm

20 ECE hours 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)

Contact

P 07 855 2410

A 52 Rutherford Street, Hamilton

E hukanui@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Hukanui Kindergarten

Hukanui Kindergarten is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare. We are situated close to Hukanui School and Chartwell shopping centre.

Our qualified teachers implement a programme based on the belief that children learn best in an environment that is welcoming and safe, and allows children to be engaged in activities that have interest to them. 

We value each child’s uniqueness and foster independence, curiosity, creativity and respect for others.

  • Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
  • Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
  • Well-resourced and a huge outdoor play area.
  • Children develop social interaction and respect.
  • Located near Hukanui Primary School allowing easy transition to school.
  • 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.

You are welcome to visit and see our programme in action. We look forward to meeting you.

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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

Joel
Head Teacher

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"Love the content taught on the mat. Very involving of the kids and great learning activities."

From a parent at
Hukanui Kindergarten

"This facility is great. Lots of exciting things for the kids to play with."

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Hukanui Kindergarten

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