Our kindergartens are a home away from home, a place where every tamaiti is recognised, respected and included for who they are and who they want to become.
Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake
Children are central to all we do
Our kindergartens offer a child-led, learning through play philosophy that enables tamariki to grow at their own pace.
Te arataki ā-tikanga rua
Bicultural leadership
As partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi we are committed to growing an environment that strengthens te ao Māori.
Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao
Protect and enhance the environment
We teach our tamariki to be kaitiaki o te taiao, guardians of our natural environment.
Our community
Central Kids has 47 kindergartens in 26 towns across the central North Island, with a range of opening hours depending on the needs of the community they serve. Some are all ages kindergartens, enrolling tamariki from 0-6 years of age.
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Our leadership team
Central Kids kindergartens benefit from being part of non-profit association that's dedicated to ensuring every tamaiti has access to early childhood education. Our board and leadership team provide direction and expertise to ensure our kindergartens thrive.
Meet the leadership team
Work with us
Central Kids is a great place to start or grow your career in early learning, with opportunities for kaiako (teachers) at every level, tokotū whakahaere (administrators), kaiwhakaako (head teachers), social support, corporate services and leadership roles.
Join our teamThe future of our tamariki includes all of us - because when they grow, we all grow together.
Building connections for strong whānau foundations
Mātauranga Ake is the Central Kids social support team. The team provides free wrap around support and guidance for whānau, because we believe building strong foundations for whānau is key to giving tamariki the best start in life.
The best kindy
"The best kindy, my kids love(d) it. Wonderful teachers and relievers, and the space is sooo beautifully laid out, well equipped with excellent facilities. The outside area is a huge highlight for my boy especially! I love the availability and options for art, creating, building, problem solving and independence. My eldest settled in well after moving town and kindy, when he was three, and my youngest slotted right in from the get go. Everyone there is super supportive, and amidst some life changes for my little family, they have all been incredibly understanding and done everything they can to help and make things that bit easier. I couldn't recommend more highly, thank you to everyone at Rewi Street."
Jessica Valvoi
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