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Welcome to
Whitiora Kindergarten

At Whitiora Kindergartens Waikato we celebrate the wonderful cultural diversity of our community in our practices, the environment and programme.

We support children and families to develop a strong sense of well-being and belonging.  Our goal is for children to be active self-directed learners. 

Welcome to
Whitiora Kindergarten

At Whitiora Kindergartens Waikato we celebrate the wonderful cultural diversity of our community in our practices, the environment and programme.

We support children and families to develop a strong sense of well-being and belonging.  Our goal is for children to be active self-directed learners. 

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

07 838 1614

45 Abbotsford Street, Hamilton

whitiora@kindergarten.org.nz

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About Whitiora Kindergarten

At Whitiora Kindergartens Waikato we celebrate the wonderful cultural diversity of our community in our practices, the environment and programme. We support children and families to develop a strong sense of well-being and belonging.  Our goal is for children to be active self-directed learners. 

Whitiora Kindergartens Waikato is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare in Hamilton. The atmosphere of focused activity reflects the children’s engagement in learning.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Located beside Whitiora School.
  • Cool 4 School transition to school programme.
Why choose us?

Why choose us?

Our qualified staff carefully plan programmes that fulfill 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, behavior 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.

Malecia
Head Teacher

Malecia -DipTch (ECE)

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