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Thames Kindergarten

A whānau focused kindergarten that supports sustainable practices and connection with nature.

Thames Kindergarten is part of your community. We are a whānau focused kindergarten, and whānau are always welcome to stay, make a cuppa and spend time with us.

Our kindergarten supports sustainable practices including gardening, recycling and sourcing sustainable resources. Tamariki are able to plant and collect vegetables and herbs fresh from our garden to use in our daily baking.

We also offer a weekly ngāhere programme where tamariki develop an appreciation and respect for Papatūānuku. This gives our older tamariki the opportunity to spend one whole day a week immersed in nature at a local bush reserve.

We are extremely proud of our kindergarten and programme. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Kindergarten details

Monday to Friday
8am - 3pm
Term breaks: OPEN

308 Grey Street
Thames 3500

Phone: 07 868 7797
Mobile: 021 190 6558
Email: thames.k@centralkids.org.nz

Shannon Flavell
Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher

Mechele Harvey
Tokotū Whakahaere | Administrator

$6.00 per hour after govt entitlements
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Tamariki from 2-6 years of age

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The Thames Kindergarten environment

A whānau focused kindergarten that supports sustainable practices and connection with nature.

The teachers are incredible at their jobs

"Both of my girls absolutely LOVE Thames Kindergarten and all of their amazing teachers. There is a huge outdoor area which is always set up with new and fun things to do, as is the rest of the kindy. The teachers are incredible at their jobs, really getting to know and caring about every child. I wouldn’t want to send them anywhere else!"

Elly Cossey
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