We empower tamariki to express their own sense of identity, engage in decision making and be active participants in their own learning. Our skilled kaiako support tamariki to foster their independence, responsibility and risk taking.
Tamariki are at the centre of our thoughtfully resourced, play-based, child-led environment where we extend on their interests to create meaningful learning experiences.
Tamariki are encouraged to be confident in their own culture and develop respect and understanding of other cultures. We acknowledge and celebrate our dual heritage of Aotearoa, with respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which is reflected in our everyday practices.
We work to develop reciprocal and respectful relationships between tamariki, whānau and kaiako and the wider community.
Our door is always open, we'd love to meet you and show you what it's like at our place.
Monday to Friday
8am - 4pm
Term breaks: OPEN
30 Golden Sands Drive
Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118
Phone: 07 928 0315
Mobile: 021 0223 4156
Email: goldensands@centralkids.org.nz
Alice Hunt
Kaiwhakaako | Centre Manager
Kim Wilton
Tokotū Whakahaere | Administrator
0-30 hours per week
$9.00 per hour
30+ hours per week
$8.20 per hour
(After govt entitlements)
More about Central Kids fees
Tamariki from 0-6 years of age
"We have been with Central Kids for over five years now (two kids) and it’s my daughter’s home away from home. The staff are incredible and so caring, they know their families and they are an awesome collection of teachers whom we all love. My daughter is thriving, happy and I can never get her to leave at home time even after being there all day. She always wants just a few more minutes to play.
Thanks Golden Sands Early Learning Centre, you guys are simply the best."