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Golden Sands Early Learning Centre

A well resourced, child-led kindergarten learning environment for tamariki from 0-6 years of age.

Our fully qualified early childhood kaiako and support staff strive to provide the highest quality early education experience, by creating an environment that is nurturing, supportive, inclusive and a safe space for all tamariki, whānau and kaiako.

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.

Kindergarten details

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)
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Tamariki from 0-6 years of age

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The Golden Sands Early Learning Centre environment

A well resourced, child-led kindergarten learning environment in Papamoa Beach.

My daughter's home away from home

"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."

Angela Alexander
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