Nestled in the Central Plateau, surrounded by the stunning beauty of majestic mountains, rivers and national parks, Paraone Kindergarten offers an outstanding early childhood education experience in the small, vibrant community of Taumarunui.

Our kindergarten is guided by Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s unique bicultural early childhood curriculum that champions inclusiveness and holistic development. Play is at the heart of everything we do, creating an exciting, meaningful and fun learning journey for your tamaiti.

Our spacious outdoor environment is designed to inspire curiosity and autonomy. Our outdoor environment is the largest in the local area, offering tamariki exceptional space to explore, play and connect with nature in a safe, stimulating setting. Tamariki love helping care for our pet rabbits, turtle and axolotl, learning important skills as young kaitiaki. 

We are deeply committed to the values of whanaungatanga (relationships), manaakitanga (care and respect) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), which are the cornerstones of our vision and philosophy. These values foster a strong sense of place and identity, deeply rooted in mana whenua.

Te reo Māori is woven into the fabric of our daily practices and interactions. It is not only seen in our environment through signage and resources, but is also heard regularly in our conversations, waiata and karakia. We are proud to create an immersive, bilingual experience that supports the revitalisation of te reo Māori and enriches the cultural identity of all our tamariki.

Our tamariki benefit from regular, enriching excursions in and around the Taumarunui community. This promotes place-based learning and strengthens their connection to the world around them. Our kaiako and tamariki work together in purposeful hui, following tikanga processes, to plan and make the most of these community experiences.

We're grateful to be supported by KidsCan, which means we provide free kai, clothing and health products. Tamariki receive their own fleece-lined jacket, shoes and socks, nit treatment products, daily snacks and healthy lunches. These lunch recipes are created in partnership with The Heart Foundation and include meals such as chicken stirfry, veggie curry and lasagne. 

We warmly welcome new whānau to visit and experience the unique and vibrant community of Paraone Kindergarten. Come and see how we can help your tamaiti thrive!

Nau mai, haere mai, we look forward to welcoming you.