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Find a kindergarten

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

Kinloch Community Hall
14 Mata Place
Kinloch 3377
Mon/Tue/Fri
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 021 198 1935
Mobile: 021 198 1935
Email: kinloch@centralkids.org.nz
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29 Laughton Street
Taupo 3351
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 378 6401
Mobile: 027 234 9954
Email: laughton@centralkids.org.nz
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43 Pollen Street
Matatā 3194
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 322 2053
Mobile: Unavailable
Email: matata@centralkids.org.nz
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8 Eyre Street
Whitianga 3510
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 866 5303
Mobile: 022 638 4510
Email: mercurybay@centralkids.org.nz
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4 Mill Crescent
Matamata 3394

Monday to Friday
8am - 3pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 888 7459
Mobile: 022 694 6581
Email: millcres@centralkids.org.nz
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63 Moorhouse Street
Morrinsville 3300
Monday to Friday
8am - 3pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 889 6858
Mobile: 021 0118 69065 (text only)
Email: morrinsville@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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Talking together - learning in the home

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