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With 50 kindergartens in 27 towns across the central North Island, finding a kindergarten that suits your whānau is easy.

Select a region to find a Central Kids kindergarten near you

36 Wharenui road
Ōwhata, Rotorua 3022
Monday to Friday 8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 345 6237
Mobile: 021 0282 2657
Email: owhata@centralkids.org.nz
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28 Massey Road
Reporoa 3081
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 2.30pm
Term breaks: CLOSED
Phone: 07 333 8351
Mobile: 021 060 8347
Email: reporoa@centralkids.org.nz
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7 Alastair Avenue
Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 345 9689
Mobile: 022 020 7651
Email: rotoruaeast@centralkids.org.nz
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5 Rowi Street
Rotorua 3015
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 348 5129
Mobile: 021 077 4630
Email: selwyn@centralkids.org.nz
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News and knowledge

Read news and knowledge articles to understand our kindergarten kaupapa and learn about strategies that support tamariki to grow at their own pace.

About kindergartens

Did you ever wonder what the difference is between a kindergarten and an early learning centre?

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Tamariki with additional needs

Central Kids supports tamariki with additional learning support needs.

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Being together - social and emotional learning

Practical and effective ways to foster social and emotional learning for tamariki.

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Talking together - learning in the home

Talking to young tamariki strengthens their speech and language development.

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