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With 48 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

30 Golden Sands Drive
Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118
Monday to Friday
8am - 4pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 928 0315
Mobile: 021 0223 4156
Email: goldensands@centralkids.org.nz
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1246 Hazelmere Crescent
Te Awamutu 3800
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 871 4548
Mobile: 021 214 3069
Email: hazelmere@centralkids.org.nz
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61 Hinemoa Avenue
Taupo 3330
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 378 7430
Mobile: 027 785 4372
Email: hinemoa@centralkids.org.nz
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9 Onslow Street
Huntly 3700
Monday to Friday
8am - 3pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 828 7819
Mobile: 027 759 4527
Email: huntly@centralkids.org.nz
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66 Springfield Road
Springfield, Rotorua 3015
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 348 1979
Mobile: 021 195 4586
Email: jacksonpark@centralkids.org.nz
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5 Linden Street
Kihikihi 3800
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 871 4545
Mobile: 027 814 1297
Email: kihikihi@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

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Tamariki with additional needs

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Being together - social and emotional learning

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Talking together - learning in the home

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